Technician – Mechanical Maintenance (CEC9) Copperbelt Energy

We currently have career opportunities, to be based at our Head Office in Kitwe, in the following fields:

Technician – Mechanical Maintenance (CEC9) (x1)

This role is responsible for organizing and implementing activities concerned with the construction/maintenance of sewer and water reticulation systems of the built and civil infrastructure, including welding and fabrication activities in the department, ensuring that they are carried out to established engineering standards.

What you be expected to do for successful and optimal performance:

• Interpret and understand construction drawings and specifications for mechanical and plumbing works from supervisors.
• Assist in carrying out assessments and measurements of infrastructure and works.
• Undertake works according to the work breakdown structures for construction and maintenance works.
• Coordinate delivery of materials, tools and equipment to work sites.
• Record utilisation of materials, tools and equipment on site and all work instructions given by supervisors.
• Carry out welding and fabrication works, plumbing for sewer and water reticulation, repair of septic and soak away, etc.
• Undertake all works in a manner that ensures quality by adhering to specifications, safety and environmental standards.
• Maintain a site log for all construction activities on work sites.
• Carry out preventive maintenance on hand tools, plant and equipment to avoid breakdowns.
• Carry out installation, repair and maintenance work of plumbing, heating systems, fountains and swimming pools.
• Undertake any other ad hoc activities as assigned by supervisors.
• Adhere to good safety practices to prevent occupational hazards and downtime on sites and ensure good house/site keeping.
• Enforce safety responsibility in the work teams by interpreting proper construction techniques and methods on work sites.
• Ensure that work teams have proper PPE and safety measures are in place on work sites.

To be considered for this role, you will be required to have:

• Grade 12 school certificate.
• Minimum craft certificate in plumbing.
• Certificate in welding or similar qualification is an added advantage.
• At least 2 years’ work experience in a machining role and in a setting of similar complexity.

Specific Competencies

Ability to:

• Work from sketches, drawings, plans and specifications.
• Interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Understand the schedule of materials and work.
• Understand technical specifications.
• Understand the use and maintenance of general hand tools and equipment.
• Organize materials, tools and equipment for effective execution of maintenance works.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, and
• Must have water reticulation knowledge.