Job title : Laboratory Technician Job Location : Mpumalanga, Secunda Deadline : December 20, 2024 Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries Purpose of Job The purpose of this role is to successfully execute maintenance on laboratory equipment and provide expert assistance to the laboratory team.
Key Accountabilities Functional / Technical: Ensure optimal maintenance of laboratory equipment, including implementation of maintenance strategies, troubleshooting, fault finding and repairing breakdowns.
Coordination of external support to ensure timeous instrument calibration and services.
Maintain appropriate levels of critical spares and consumables to reduce instrument downtime.
Ability to work on multiple projects and/or requests with different priorities.
Involved in site preparation and commissioning of new laboratory instruments.
Coordinate MOC processes for lab projects, new instrument installation and general lab infrastructure changes.
Assist Lab Managers to compile instrument maintenance budget and manage maintenance costs to ensure efficiency.
Follow work procedures, policies, methods and instructions.
Service provider management, including defining scope of work, facilitating PDA, issuing PTW and ensuring compliance to SHE and quality requirements.
Leadership & Values: Build a good understanding of relevant technology in technical area.
Take responsibility for laboratory equipment maintenance, including safety.
Support the Sasol vision and values.
Take responsibility for personal performance, improvement and skills development.
Share knowledge and skills with team and peers.
Resolve work obstacles and issues impacting performance quickly and positively.
Engage and manage contractors.
Ability to work as an individual, with minimum supervision, as well as in a team.
Relationships, Teamwork & Collaboration: Customer relationship management, including attending Lab Morning meetings to give feedback on instrument maintenance status.
Liaise with suppliers and external specialists regarding instrument maintenance.
Work closely with Planning department to achieve maintenance targets.
Track weekly and monthly performance and provide management with reports.
Contribute suggestions to optimize equipment, systems and procedures.
Formal Education Matric/Grade 12 or N3 with Maths, Science and English (Must) National Diploma/ S4 (Instrumentation or Light Current) (Must) Working Experience Minimum 3-4 years relevant maintenance experience (Must) Experience in laboratory equipment maintenance Must) Science jobs