Industrial Pump Reliability Technician

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement benefits

Tools and safety equipment provided

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Pump Maintenance Specialist for a major facility in Rustenburg, North West. The role focuses on maintaining, repairing, and overhauling centrifugal, positive displacement, and submersible pumps to maximise uptime and safety.

The candidate will diagnose complex faults, perform alignments, interpret drawings, and manage spare parts while adhering to strict safety and environmental regulations. Shifts and standby may be required.

Qualifications

• Significant experience maintaining and repairing industrial pumps in manufacturing/processing environments.
• Knowledge of centrifugal, positive displacement, vertical turbine pumps and their principles.
• Able to read/me interpret mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Familiarity with pump sealing technologies and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on pumps and related equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical pump issues, including seals, bearings, cavitation.
• Conduct performance testing and alignment checks for efficiency.
• Read P&ID’s and manuals to guide maintenance activities.
• Manage spare parts inventory for pumps and components.
• Overhaul and rebuild pumps meeting specs and tolerances.
• Install new pumps and piping, ensure proper setup and function.
• Document maintenance activities and performance data.

Skills

Industrial pump maintenance

Preventative maintenance

Problem solving

Reading drawings

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Education

Trade qualification (Mechanical Fitter/Millwright)

Tools

Measuring instruments

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Pump Maintenance Specialist for a major facility in Rustenburg, North West. The role focuses on maintaining, repairing, and overhauling centrifugal, positive displacement, and submersible pumps to maximise uptime and safety.

The candidate will diagnose complex faults, perform alignments, interpret drawings, and manage spare parts while adhering to strict safety and environmental regulations. Shifts and standby may be required.