On-site Service Technician (Chemical)

• Our client in the chemical industry based in Epping is seeking a hands on On-site Service Technician to join their dynamic team

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
Chemical Stock Room:

• Ensure chemical storage areas are always neat and tidy.
• Pack stock in relevant / allocated areas when received.
• Ensure proper stock rotation and storage of detergents.
• Keep a record of all stock received.
• Return all empty containers and keep a record.
• Record detergents issued to departments – i.e. Stock Tanks, Spotting Room, Guest Laundry,

Garments & Hospitality.

• Weekly stock count – recorded and submitted to  Management.

In Plant Chemicals - Mixing Tanks, 200lt and 25lt Drums:

• Daily check – ensure chemical mixing tanks and chemical dosing pumps are in good working order.
• Report any abnormalities and repair if possible.
• Check and ensure chemical stock tanks have sufficient stock to supply the plant – mix stock solution and transfer to holding tank.
• Check all 200lt drum levels and replace where necessary.
• Check all 25lt drum levels and replace where necessary.
• Ensure good housekeeping practices are always followed – discard of empty plastic bags and place empty drums in cage for collection.
• Ensure Health & Safety practices are always followed – wear PPE where applicable.
• Wash and clean chemical mixing tanks at least once a week.
• Chemical dosing equipment needs to be wiped down and cleaned every week.
• Confirm Alkalinity of Stock Solution after every mix and record the result in file.
• Check all feed and delivery chemical lines on a regular basis for leaks / wear and tear. Replace if necessary.

Chemical Flow Rates & Alkalinities:

• Chemical diaphragm pumps – flow rates must be checked monthly and recorded. Any deviation from the required flow rate must be reported immediately.
• Chemical Peristaltic Pumps – flow rates must be done monthly and recorded. Replace worn tubes as and when needed.
• Incoming Recycled Water – PH and alkalinity readings to be done 3 x times daily – and recorded.
• Daily Alkalinity Checks CBW’s – Alkalinities need to be done daily on both the Garment and Hospitality CBW’s and recorded. Any deviation from the standard / required alkalinities must be
• reported immediately.
• Weekly Alkalinity checks – 200kg Milnors. Alkalinities need to be done weekly at the 200kg Milnors and recorded. Any deviation from the standard / required alkalinities must be reported.
• Guest Laundry / Smaller Washer Extractors – Flow Rates and Alkalinities need to be checked and recorded monthly. Replace worn tubes on an as and when needed basis.

General:

• Daily / continuous observation of general quality of the washed linen / garments in the plant.
• Report any abnormalities immediately.
• Check that machine operators are using the correct wash programs for the classifications processed.
• Regular Reflectometer Readings on linen – to be done and recorded.
• As we are a supplier to the customer – respect, honesty and dedication must be always displayed to the customer and General staff

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12 / Matric, or equivalent.
• 1– 3 Years’ Electrical experience.
• 1 – 3 Years’ Maintenance experience – use of power tools.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office packages (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Intermediate knowledge of virtual programs (e.g. MS Teams, Zoom, etc.)