Maintenance Technician – DTC Botswana

We are looking for a versatile, driven and dynamic individual to join our team as Maintenance Technician. The individual will execute the installations, maintenance and modifications of instrumentation in accordance to DTCB policies and procedures.

• Maintains equipment using appropriate maintenance technologies to ensure optimum
equipment availability and reliability by:
• Identifying possible improvements & justifying the needs in operation.
• Detailing technical specifications.
• Testing & evaluating alternatives.
• Making recommendations towards the selection process.
• Effects the implementation of new systems & equipment taking cognisance of specifications by: –
• Performing detail design, device programming, configuration & calibration on equipment.
• Commissioning & installation of equipment (A&I, electrical, mechanical & communication).
• Optimises equipment life cycle by monitoring equipment performance and making corrective recommendations.
• Performs repairs, installations and any work required to set up, align or otherwise prepare for operation, all electronic and instrumentation equipment/systems in area of responsibility.
• Performs operational checks, monitors performance and related maintenance to identify and diagnose instrumentation and electronic performance problems.
• Plans for work to be done by:
• Obtaining all relevant permits and carrying out risk assessments before commencing.
• Providing information for the development of work schedules.
• Attends to all administrative functions of the position, taking cognisance of the need to create an audit trail by:
• Carrying out and observing all associated administrative and clerical procedures.
• Documenting problems, progress checking and ensuring all diagnostic information is provided for error resolution and incident analysis.
• Maintaining a log of calls and associated problems for reference.
• Completing job cards to the correct standard.
• Complying to all operational and engineering procedures related to tools, manuals,work practices.
• Identifies, plans, and executes projects in line with accepted project management principles to enhance, improve and optimize operations.
• Adheres to all safety health and environmental policies and procedures in area of responsibility.
• Solves technical and operational issues in cooperation with relevant stakeholders.
• Implements the most effective solutions to drive efficiencies.
• Utilises broad knowledge across electrical engineering technical areas to select and apply relevant tools and to provide technical expertise in the resolution of electrical engineering issues.
• Optimises performance levels of assets through actively monitoring their operation and creating solutions to encourage sustainable use.
• Optimises productivity and quality targets through utilising Engineering knowledge and co-operating with multi- disciplinary teams highlighting areas of improvement.
• Manages, monitors, and drives project activities.
• Proactively escalates risks and proposes mitigating actions.
• Proactively identifies, monitors, and mitigates SHE risks in accordance with internal guidelines and external requirements.