Service Technician at Duma works

Duma Works is recruiting a Service Technician Mechanical for our client, Krones LCS Center East Africa Ltd. The company provides after sales services to clients in the fields of process, filling and packaging technology.

To provide professional technical specialist support and service in respect of all Krones  equipment so that equipment availability and efficiency is optimised and improved and losses and risks are minimised

Responsibilities

• Perform the day to day total productive maintenance to ensure that machinery is maintained in an effective, up to date accurate manner
• Complete equipment/parts audits
• Maintain a safe working environment
• Manage, implement and improve continuous projects
• Conduct audits
• Manage personal development and performance
• Communicate/interact with the client, technicians and the office to ensure the flow of projects and customer requirements
• Fault find in a logical and professional manner
• Attend to breakdowns telephonically and physically

Qualifications

• Diploma/University Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 5 years in engineering/bottling experience
• Solid and proven technical background
• Very good negotiation and communication skills
• Knowledge of Krones Technology and its range of equipment
• Exposure to complex projects
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Strong interpersonal skills – team builder and participant

Personal competencies

• Self-motivated, independent, solution orientated, deadline driven individual with strong time management skills
• Strong analytical ability, attention to detail and strategic thinker
• Project a professional image, lead by example, encourage team work and compliance with work processes and procedures
• Build mutually beneficial relationships internally and externally

Specific Job Skills

• Highly skilled in time management
• Solid problem-solving skills and the ability to focus on both strategically and tactically to achieve business goals
• MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project (pref)
• Ability to Read/Write in English and do Calculations.

Management Ability

• Perform varied work assignments and constantly prioritise workload by ensuring that deadlines and clients expectations are met or exceeded where possible
• Ability to work in a high volume and intense working environment
• Solution orientated and results driven
• Professional liaison with all levels of management and technical clients, both internally and externally
• Client focused
• Project leadership and mentoring skills to colleagues and clients
• Able to travel both domestic and foreign
• Possess a valid passport