Maintenance Technician

Puma Energy Botswana invites dynamic and self-driven citizens to be part of their team as a Technician reporting to the Sites and Operations Manager.

Job Summary

The Technician will be responsible for the delivery of repairs and maintenance activities for all Fuel/Lubes receiving, storage and dispensing facilities at the mine site to ensure that these assets function optimally and in accordance with Puma Energy Policies, Procedures and Standards.

Main Responsibilities

Bulk Fuel/Lubes Receipts, Storage and Handling Supervision

• Decant road tankers efficiently, safely and promptly in accordance with relevant task procedures
• Take daily dips and temperature readings from bulk tanks and ensure integrity of data collected in compliance with standard procedures
• Transfer product safely and efficiently between storage tanks as required
• Ensure all required tests are conducted before offloading trucks in line with laid down procedures
• Offload packed lubricants and ensure proper storage in accordance with approved procedures
• Conduct weekly lubricant stock counts and investigate any variances identified
• Load lubricants for supply to customers on site as required

Housekeeping and Maintenance

• Inspect valves, couplings and related equipment relevant to road decanting to ensure facilities are maintained in a timely and efficient manner
• Maintain housekeeping standards at bulk storage, fuel/lubes receiving and dispensing areas as well as the yard

Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)

• Take responsibility for personal safety and contribute towards accident prevention
• Comply fully with all Company and Legislated HSEQ requirements
• Report all unsafe acts, conditions and practices to Site Management
• Report potentially hazardous situations and practices identified on site
• Attend HSE meetings and training sessions as required
• Participate in monthly emergency drills and safety stand-downs

General Operations Support

• Carry out day-to-day operational tasks as directed by the Site Manager or Site Administrator
• Assist with equipment maintenance, cleaning of fixed and mobile equipment, and general housekeeping tasks
• Be available to work overtime, weekends and public holidays when operational requirements demand

Qualifications

• Minimum NCC qualification or appropriate technical discipline

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a technical field
• Previous exposure in the petrochemical industry and/or mining environment will be an added advantage

Skills

• Good technical skills
• Computer literacy with knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word and Excel

Competencies

• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Task-oriented with strong oral and written communication skills
• Good negotiation and decision-making skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet operational deadlines