Field Maintenance Technician: Mechanical & Electrical

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Tools and safety equipment provided

Training and development programs

Stable company

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Field Maintenance Technician to support operations in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose equipment faults, and carry out repairs to keep services running smoothly.

The role requires hands-on expertise in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, proficiency with diagnostic tools and meters, and the ability to work independently and travel to multiple sites within the Mossel Bay area.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Field Maintenance Technician or similar in Installation & Maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Proficiency with diagnostic tools and meters; able to work independently.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel across Mossel Bay sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative maintenance on assigned equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Diagnose root causes of equipment failures and implement repair solutions.
• Carry out repairs and replacements of faulty components per safety guidelines.
• Install and commission new equipment or upgrades as required by project demands.
• Maintain detailed maintenance records including parts used and labor time.
• Respond promptly to emergency maintenance requests to minimize downtime.

Skills

Field maintenance

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Diagnostics tools

Multimeter use

Problem solving

Time management

Driver's license

Site travel availability

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Field Maintenance Technician to support operations in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose equipment faults, and carry out repairs to keep services running smoothly.

The role requires hands-on expertise in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, proficiency with diagnostic tools and meters, and the ability to work independently and travel to multiple sites within the Mossel Bay area.