NB: Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates.

Bidvest Facilities Management is committed to the Achievement and Maintenance of Equity in Employment.

1. ROLE PURPOSE

An opportunity is available for a Steam Technician (Boiler Operator and Maintenance Artisan) to be based in the Free State area.
The core purpose of the role is Operation of boilers and supporting equipment’s processes; Maintenance of Facilities and equipment; Routine analysis to optimise Facilities operation.

2. KEY ELEMENTS REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATING AND MAINTAINING BOILERS

• Select and use the correct PPE.
• Carry out pre-operational safety standards in work area.
• Maintain health and safety standards in the work area.
• Operate and monitor Electrode steam boilers, Diesel warm water boilers and Autoclaves.
• Boiler is started and brought online according to statutory requirements, workplace procedures and organisational safety management systems.
• Operating status of the boiler is monitored according to statutory requirements.
• Boiler water is quality tested and adjusted accordingly.
• Operating logbook is maintained clearly and accurately according to statutory requirements.
• Boiler is shut down according to statutory requirements, workplace procedures and organisational safety management systems.
• Documentation is maintained according to workplace and organisational requirements.
• Maintenance and repairs on various types of Autoclaves

3. REQUIRED SKILLS

• Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards when operating the boilers
• Communicate effectively with others when operating and monitoring boiler performance
• Complete documentation related to operating and monitoring boiler
• Identify and assess boiler defects and deficiencies, and take appropriate action to report, isolate, and repair or replace identified defective equipment
• Implement contingency plans for emergencies.
• Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to operating monitoring boiler.
• Select and use required personal protective equipment conform to industry and Work health and safety (WHS) / Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Select and use required personal protective equipment conform to industry and WHS/OHS standards.

3. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

• Applicable legislation relating to steam plant and nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines, and codes of practice.
• Basic principles of boiler operation, monitoring devices, ancillary systems.
• Boiler controls, instruments and indicators and their purpose, location and use.
• Adjusting controls to maximise efficient and safe running.
• Carrying out minor maintenance, Principles for starting up, operating, monitoring and shutting down boiler cleaning and servicing boiler.
• Managing safety incidents and hazardous situations that may arise when operating and monitoring boiler performance.
• Principles for starting up, operating, monitoring and shutting down boiler.
• Relevant licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
• Requirements for completing relevant documentation during and after operating and monitoring boiler performance.
• Typical faults that can occur with boiler and related action that should be taken to repair, isolate, replace, report and record faulty equipment.
• Knowledge regarding Building Management System (BMS) will be an advantage.

3. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

The Applicant must meet the following requirements:
• N-3 Mechanical Qualification.
• Trade Test Maintenance Fitter and Turner – Red Seal.
• 3 Years’ proven experience in operating and maintaining steam boilers.
• Valid boiler operation and maintenance Certificate

Email: Recruitment1@bidvestfm.co.za