Maintenance Technician

Smart4Energy; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in energy infrastructure seeks a Maintenance Technician in Cape Town. This role involves planning and overseeing maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing contractor teams to enhance operational efficiency. Candidates should hold a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and possess relevant experience in maintenance systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in repair, maintenance, and testing of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
• Strong analytical skills and proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prioritize maintenance workload.
• Coordinate with contractors and monitor execution of maintenance work.
• Assist in planning and execution of preventive and corrective maintenance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Proactive mindset

Ability to respond effectively

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Title: Maintenance Technician

Location: Docklands, Cape Town

About the Company

Our client is a leading international player in the energy infrastructure sector, specializing in the safe and efficient storage and handling of energy products. With a global footprint and a commitment to operational excellence, the company ensures reliability and sustainability across its terminal operations. They are known for a strong safety culture, technical precision, and high standards of performance across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Position Overview

The Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in organizing, planning, and supervising mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation maintenance activities across plant assets. This position involves managing contractor teams, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, coordinating resource allocation, and supporting the execution of both preventive and corrective maintenance tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and prioritize maintenance workload based on Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) requests, contractor availability, and job urgency.
• Assign tasks to maintenance contractors and issue work permits related to installation, maintenance, repairs, piping and structural modifications.
• Coordinate with contractors and ensure availability of necessary equipment (e.g., cranes, forklifts) to carry out the tasks efficiently.
• Monitor execution of maintenance work, participating hands-on in complex installation, repairs, and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
• Raise material and spare parts requisitions; submit for supervisor approval.
• Inspect and test completed work to ensure it conforms to industry standards and specifications; prepare and submit reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Assist in planning and execution of preventive, corrective, and shutdown maintenance, including major equipment turnarounds.
• Coordinate maintenance of control systems and auxiliary equipment including DCS, truck loading automation, CCTV, and fire safety systems.
• Support safety, housekeeping, and environmental practices; propose improvements and ensure compliance with fire and safety regulations.
• Assist in materials receiving and inspection; assess compatibility and condition of supplied components and escalate non-compliance.
• Report accidents, incidents, near misses, and environmental irregularities to the supervisor.
• Participate in HSE meetings and contribute to the ongoing safety culture.
• Promote efficiency, professionalism, and courteous conduct across departments.
• Foster positive inter-departmental relationships and represent the company with a high standard of conduct.
• Demonstrate pride in personal appearance and the workplace while upholding company values.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and operational guidelines.
• Participate in training and development programs as required by management.
• Carry out any additional duties within capability as requested by senior leadership.
• Ensure that all maintenance operations are conducted in accordance with legal, regulatory, and internal company standards.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in the repair, maintenance, and testing of a wide range of static mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
• Strong analytical skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to respond effectively in a dynamic operational environment.