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Valtera PlatinumCharge Hand
Valtera Platinum is seeking a Charge Hand to oversee productive, efficient, and safe engineering maintenance across all machinery and equipment. In this position, the professional will…
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About This Role
Valtera Platinum is seeking a Charge Hand to oversee productive, efficient, and safe engineering maintenance across all machinery and equipment. In this position, the professional will supervise teams of aides and artisans, schedule maintenance tasks, and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. This role suits experienced trade professionals with a background in diesel mechanics who are capable of leading workers, coordinating operational priorities, and conducting regular safety inspections.
Job Description
Valtera Platinum is seeking a Charge Hand to oversee productive, efficient, and safe engineering maintenance across all machinery and equipment. In this position, the professional will supervise teams of aides and artisans, schedule maintenance tasks, and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. This role suits experienced trade professionals with a background in diesel mechanics who are capable of leading workers, coordinating operational priorities, and conducting regular safety inspections.
Responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate daily, weekly, and monthly work requirements and priorities with the operational team
- Allocate labor resources and equipment to scheduled and priority activities
- Stop and repair equipment promptly after identifying problems
- Conduct planned task observations to ensure adherence to standards and procedures
- Liaise with other supervisors to proactively identify and discuss overlapping section problems
- Monitor processes to spot risk areas and schedule corrective actions
- Maintain availability for after-hours standby duties
- Assign multi-task team members to artisans for effective maintenance
- Accompany engineers on regular inspections and audits
- Take charge during urgent and major overhauls and maintenance
- Capture data for analysis to improve future maintenance
- Investigate the causes of breakdowns and correct them
- Perform regular inspections on repairs, planned jobs, and safety systems
- Verify the quality of maintenance through random inspections
Requirements
- 5 O Levels
- Apprentice qualification as a Diesel Mechanic
- Five years of post-trade qualification experience
Qualifications
- Diploma in Diesel Mechanics or equivalent
- Supervisory experience
- Experience with Fermel equipment
Core Skills
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the job title for this position?
The position is titled Charge Hand, also referred to as Senior Artisan/Charge hand.
Who is the employer for this role?
The employer is Valtera Platinum.
What experience is required to apply?
Applicants must have five years of post-trade qualification experience, an apprentice qualification as a Diesel Mechanic, and 5 O Levels.
Are location and salary specified in the posting?
The posting does not specify a location or salary for this role.
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