Field Engine & Electrical Equipment Technician

Oxyon People Solutions; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxyon People Solutions is hiring for a role focused on the repair and maintenance of engine-driven electrical and pneumatic equipment. The successful candidate will assess, test, and repair machines, ensuring they are operational and efficient.

The position requires a qualified Millwright or Diesel mechanic with a strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems, as well as excellent troubleshooting skills. Candidates should be proficient in English and capable of collaborating with others in a work environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to assess, test, and repair machines and equipment.
• Understanding of PLC’s and mechanical systems including compressors and generators.
• Skills in maintaining and operating machines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assess and test defective machines and submit repair needs.
• Disassemble and reassemble machines for maintenance.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness in the work environment.

Skills

Electrical understanding

Auto electrical skills

Diesel mechanical knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

Good English communication

Education

Qualified Millwright or Diesel mechanic

Job description

Repair and maintenance of Engine driven Electrical and Pneumatic equipment

RESPONSIBILITIES

§ Assess and test defective machines, and fault find and submit to supervisor/s of repair needs

§ Disassemble machines and take off parts for replacement or repair

§ Examine or carry out tasks on broken machine parts and identify defective parts

§ Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to manufacturers and Renttech specifications

§ Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work

§ Replace, fix, or realign machine parts and accessories in line with manufacturers and Renttech specifications

§ Understanding and commissioning of PLC’s, knowledge on deep sea controllers will be advantageous.

§ Strong electrical and auto electrical understanding, diesel mechanical knowledge.

§ Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems

§ Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts or equipment

§ Maintain a neat and organised work environment.

§ Requisition machine parts, equipment, and other supplies so that machines can be maintained and repaired

§ Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance and prioritise according to supervisor’s requirements

§ Record maintenance information

§ Function test machines, and adjust controls to regulate operations

§ Conduct any other reasonable request by management from time to time

• Qualified Millwright or Diesel mechanic
• Handling machines and machine parts
• Must exhibit outstanding ability to learn and comprehend the fundamentals of the functioning of machines
• Excellent understanding of Electrical, mechanical and/or hydraulic and pneumatic systems related to screw compressors, generators and diesel lighting plants in troubleshooting, repair, deductive reasoning and schematics
• Ability to achieve general maintenance essentials for all machines

• Good English, written and spoken
• Skilled in coordinating deliverables