Welder - Rand Water

Job Advert Summary

To attend to plant defects and scheduled maintenance as required and to ensure that, allocated plant is kept in a safe and reliable standard as required by Rand Water.

Primary Duties

• Carry out installation/assembling of plant equipment by using welding equipment.
• Developing and fabrication of plant equipment using innovative ideas and improved efficiency
• Accurate and versatile in all aspects of welding.
• Developing, profiling, fabrication, assembling and installation of plant and equipment
• Planning of job by ensuring that the correct material is obtained from the Stores
• Measuring and cutting of material to precision measurement using the available plant and equipment.
• Perform standby duties when required
• To work overtime when required
• Complete all schedules, work instructions, time sheets and defects.
• Assist Head Office personnel and contractors for all work done to their jobs effective and safety (i.e. isolate, test, coordinate work, etc.)
• To ensure all safety precautions are followed when working with tools and equipment.
• Housekeeping will be adhered to at all times

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 3
• N3 coupled with a recognised trade test. (Welder)
• 4 years’ post-apprenticeship experience in welding field
• Sound mechanical experience for welding purposes
• A valid driver’s licence and ability to pass Rand Water's K53 test.

Knowledge

• Operation of field mechanical equipment
• Water purification and treatment process
• Reliability cantered maintenance
• Knowledge of OHSA Act and its application
• Safety procedures

Skills

• Communication skills (verbal and written)
• Administrative skills
• Analytical skills to do fault finding and problem solving
• Reliability centered maintenance
• Root cause analysis

Attitude

• Self-motivated and team player.
• Safety conscious.
• Performance driven.
• Customer service orientation.
• Deadline orientated
• Reliable