Mechanical Technician - Rotating Equipment

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Hybrid work model

Health and retirement benefits

Training and career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay is seeking a skilled Mechanical Technician to join our client’s maintenance team and support rotating equipment. You will service pumps, compressors, turbines, and related machinery, performing diagnostics, precision repairs, and preventive maintenance to ensure reliability and efficiency of plant operations.

This hands-on role emphasizes safety, quality workmanship, and proactive problem-solving in an industrial setting, with a hybrid work model offering both field

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Technician specializing in rotating equipment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical principles, hydraulics, pneumatics, and thermodynamics.
• Experience reading mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and manuals.
• Experience with preventative and predictive maintenance techniques.
• Commitment to safety and quality workmanship in a plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspection, and repair of rotating equipment, including pumps, motors, gearboxes, and turbines.
• Conduct diagnostic testing and analysis to identify mechanical faults and performance issues.
• Execute precision alignment, balancing, and lubrication procedures.
• Interpret drawings, manuals, and specifications to guide repair and installation.
• Implement preventative maintenance strategies and schedules to minimize downtime.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with safety regulations and environmental standards.

Skills

Rotating equipment

Diagnostics

Safety compliance

Mechanical principles

Tools

Precision measuring tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Mechanical Technician with expertise in rotating equipment to join their team in Mossel Bay . This role is vital for the maintenance and repair of pumps, compressors, turbines, and other critical rotating machinery that powers our operations. You will perform diagnostic assessments, conduct precision repairs, and implement preventative maintenance programs to ensure the reliability and efficiency of our plant machinery. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on technician to contribute to operational excellence in a key industrial hub, working within a company that values expertise and proactive maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspection, and repair of rotating equipment, including pumps, motors, gearboxes, and turbines.


• Conduct diagnostic testing and analysis to identify mechanical faults and performance issues.


• Execute precision alignment, balancing, and lubrication procedures to ensure optimal equipment operation.


• Interpret technical drawings, manuals, and specifications to guide repair and installation processes.


• Implement preventative maintenance strategies and schedules to minimize equipment failure and downtime.


• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety regulations and environmental standards, working with the site safety team.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Technician with a specialization in rotating equipment.


• Strong understanding of mechanical principles, hydraulics, pneumatics, and thermodynamics.


• Proficiency in using precision measuring instruments and diagnostic tools.


• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and maintenance manuals.


• Experience with preventative and predictive maintenance techniques is essential.


• Commitment to safety protocols and quality workmanship in a plant environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.


• Hybrid work model allowing for flexibility between field and workshop duties.


• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.


• Opportunities for specialized training and career advancement.


• A collaborative work environment focused on operational efficiency and safety.