Rotating Equipment Technician – Oil & Gas (Centurion)

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician specialized in rotating equipment for facilities near Centurion. You will maintain pumps, compressors, and turbines to ensure reliability and minimize downtime in an Oil & Gas environment.

The role requires a trade qualification (NQF Level 4) in Mechanical Fitting and at least 3 years of experience, with strong reading of technical drawings and manuals. Safety and precision are essential in this hands-on position near Centurion.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification (NQF Level 4) in Mechanical Fitting or related field.
• 3+ years of experience maintaining industrial rotating equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on rotating equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical failures with minimal disruption to operations.
• Conduct routine inspections and performance tests on machinery.
• Utilize precision measuring instruments for alignment and balancing tasks.
• Maintain detailed maintenance logs and report on equipment condition.
• Adhere to safety procedures and lockout/tagout protocols.

Skills

Rotating equipment maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Education

NQF Level 4 Mechanical Fitting

Tools

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician specialized in rotating equipment for facilities near Centurion. You will maintain pumps, compressors, and turbines to ensure reliability and minimize downtime in an Oil & Gas environment.

The role requires a trade qualification (NQF Level 4) in Mechanical Fitting and at least 3 years of experience, with strong reading of technical drawings and manuals. Safety and precision are essential in this hands-on position near Centurion.