Maritime Equipment Installation Technician — Travel‑Ready

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 277,000 - 590,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and accommodation covered

Specialized tools provided

Long-term project opportunities

Diverse vessel assignments

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Marine Equipment Installation Technician for Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role involves installing, maintaining and repairing marine systems, often at sea or in ports, with emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has strong electrical/mechanical skills, marine experience and a meticulous approach to quality. Willingness to travel and work irregular hours is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a technician in marine or maritime equipment installation.
• Strong technical aptitude in electrical, electronics, mechanics or hydraulics.
• Knowledge of navigation, communication and safety equipment is advantageous.
• Able to read technical manuals, schematics and drawings.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work irregular hours as vessels schedules require.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and test marine equipment such as navigation aids and safety devices.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on installed equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues, identify causes and implement solutions.
• Adhere to maritime regulations and safety procedures during installations and maintenance.
• Work onboard vessels and at port facilities in varying environmental conditions.
• Coordinate installation schedules with vessel crew, owners and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate logs and reports of all work and test results.
• Manage spare parts and tools inventory for marine installations.
• Provide basic guidance to vessel crew on operation and maintenance of installed equipment.

Skills

Marine electrical

Diagnostics

Technical reading

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

Marine engineering qualification

Tools

Schematics

Electrical codes

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Marine Equipment Installation Technician for Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role involves installing, maintaining and repairing marine systems, often at sea or in ports, with emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has strong electrical/mechanical skills, marine experience and a meticulous approach to quality. Willingness to travel and work irregular hours is essential.