Senior Plant Technician: Maintenance & Reliability

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Stable employment

Safe working environment

Performance incentives

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Plant Technician to join our Port Elizabeth operations team. You will maintain and optimize plant facilities, diagnostics and repairs to ensure high uptime and efficient production.

The role requires 5+ years in plant maintenance, with strong mechanical, electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to safety and quality in a demanding industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in plant maintenance or a similar industrial setting.
• Proficient in diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues.
• Ability to read diagrams, schematics and manuals.
• Strong safety compliance and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on plant machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues to minimize production disruption.
• Install new equipment and modify systems following specs and safety standards.
• Maintain detailed logs of maintenance activities and repairs.
• Respond promptly to malfunctions and emergencies with effective solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to improve maintenance procedures.

Skills

Plant maintenance

Electrical & mechanical

Diagnostics

Reading schematics

Teamwork

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Plant Technician to join our Port Elizabeth operations team. You will maintain and optimize plant facilities, diagnostics and repairs to ensure high uptime and efficient production.

The role requires 5+ years in plant maintenance, with strong mechanical, electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to safety and quality in a demanding industrial environment.