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The purpose of the role is to be responsible for daily inspections, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting to prevent downtime and ensure peak performance.\nThe Utilities Artisan will be responsible for maintaining, installing, and repairing utilities equipment including ammonia and freon refrigeration systems, boilers, air compressors and electrical reticulation, ensuring safe and efficient operation, and adhering to industry standards and safety protocols.\nDuties & Responsibilities\nMinimum requirements: \n\nN3 mechanical/electrical engineering/Refrigeration\n\nTrade test\n\nRegistration with SAQCC GAS \n\nAmmonia CAT B\n\nDuties and Responsibilities:\n\nDaily Plant Inspections: This includes checking various components like plantrooms, condensers, valve stations, spiral freezers, chillers, boilers and air compressors.\n\nPreventative Maintenance: Performing scheduled maintenance tasks from work orders and time allocations.\n\nTroubleshooting and Repairs: Identifying and resolving issues around utilities equipment.\n\nSafety Compliance: Ensuring adherence to PPE protocols and all safety regulations related to ammonia handling, pressure vessels, critical valves and other statutory requirements as per OHS act, SANS 10147 and other relevant regulations.\n\nDocumentation: Keeping detailed records of inspections, maintenance, and repairs. 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