Maintenance Technician

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Job Description

Pacific Batteries Limited is the only automotive battery manufacturing company in the South Pacific. It caters for both local and international markets exporting to countries such as Australia, New Zealand, Tonga, Samoa, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea and Singapore to name a few.

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for machine and equipment reliability in the smelting by ensuring timely repair and service and providing technical expertise and guidance to staff. The position reports to Operations Manager - Battery Recycling , Pacific Batteries Pte Limited, Lami.

Outcomes

Organisational Stakeholders
1. Machine Reliability Ensured
Preventive and Routine repairing and Maintenance of mechanical equipment  ensured routine inspections, troubleshooting and diagnosis conducted on machine and equipments wet scrubber and baghouse system oil supply system working correctly (oil filters, service pumps) rotary furnace and refinery pots pressure oil burners lead ingot casting machine pollution control systems         Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical principles. Machine breakdowns and service/repair requests attended in a timely manner emergency breakdowns attended to Repair works planned and coordinated on a timely basis to minimize machine downtime Welding and metal fabrication performed as and when required. Root cause analysis of breakdowns carried out and corrective actions implemented. Consultation and technical advice provided as and when required                         guidance and expert advice provided to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
2. Process and Machine Reliability Improvement
Procedures to improve the efficiency of the team's work and machine developed and implementation in consultation with management Support and participation in continuous improvement initiatives ensured Risk management procedures and SOP adherence ensured New applications, ideas, relationships and systems designed to improve machine efficiency and product quality Reliability excellence activities supported in Smelting Department                       mechanical equipment and process issues resolved assistance provided to Engineering Department with improvement projects related to equipment reliability. Maintenance planner assisted in development and modification of maintenance plans Coordination with outside resources such as engineers, service technicians, suppliers, designers, and contractors.
3. Teamwork and cooperation
Cooperation within the team and greater function / department Production team supported Cooperation across functions / departments Constructive and cooperative working relationships with others developed and maintained over time with colleagues                          Work collaboratively to achieve the set targets and goals Training needs of others identified in liaison with the Operations Manager                        smelting plant maintenance related training programs developed and conducted On the job trainings provided on equipment operations Guidance and direction provided to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
4. Safe work environment ensured and promoted at all times
Work place safety is ensured                                           Communication of Safety, Health and Environment to all team members on an on-going basis Occupational Health & Safety systems promoted for zero workplace injury at all times Local environmental regulation is aligned with work place safety on an on-going basis Timely OHS meetings conducted and minutes circulated Workplace hazards eliminated at all times                                   Systems assist in the identification and elimination of work place hazards on an on-going basis
5. Organisation's image and value standards demonstrated and promoted
Collaborate with other teams in the organisation for the benefit of the organisation Monitor and encourage team members to uphold image and value standards Uphold and demonstrate the organisation's image and values

Responsibilities - Critical Competencies

Competence	Description
Business
Systems and Procedures	Develop and/or apply procedures to assist the organisation achieve its goals.
People
Team Orientation	Work in a team towards a common aim.
Problem Solving	Develop practical solutions to a situation.
Professional
Technical Strength	Demonstrate knowledge of a specialist discipline.
Operational
Equipment Operation	Control the operation of specialised equipment, plant or vehicles to satisfy the demands of the assignment.
Maintenance	Monitor and/or maintain equipment, plant or vehicles in sound operating order.

Qualifications

Qualification	Discipline	Notes
Desirable
Trade certificate	General Mechanical and Fabrication	 Trade Certificate or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Fitter

Work Knowledge and Experience

1. Well versed with maintenance of air pollution control systems and welding/fabrication experience with stainless steel(SS) and mild steel(MS).
2. Ability to provide technical and functional supervision over assigned staff and effectively train staff.
3. Minimum 10 years work experience as maintenance technician or similar role in a battery lead and metal alloy smelting plant and rotary furnace operations
4. Working knowledge of smelting machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.

Requirements

Language Proficiency
Good Command of English

Interactions

Interaction	Comments
Internal
Quality Assurance Team
Engineering Manager
Production Manager
Department Employees
Operations Manager - Battery Recyling
External
Contractors
Suppliers

Attributes

Attribute	Definition
Behavioural Styles
Accountable	Assumes full responsibility for own actions and identifies with the success or failure of own part of the overall work/goal.
Innovative	Devises new and creative ways to do things comes up with original ideas.
Reliable	Is able to be trusted to do what is expected or has been promised, puts in a great amount of effort believing in the value of work.
Interpersonal Styles
Self-sufficient and assured	Readily copes with situations without recourse/need of others, showing confidence and belief in oneself and one's own abilities.
Team Oriented	Enjoys being with others as part of a group or team.
Thinking Styles
Analytic	Able to separate things into their constituent elements in order to study or examine them, draw conclusions, or solve problems.
Holistic thinker	Considers issues/situations as a whole rather than analysing or dissecting the parts.
Initiative	Takes action and makes decisions without the help or advice of other people.