Roles and Responsibilities
Company Overview
We are a leading engineering company providing specialised Electrical, Mechanical, and Instrumentation services to the mining industry in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). As the official agent of Ingersoll Rand in the region, we are seeking an experienced Compressor Maintenance Technician with a strong background in servicing and maintaining Ingersoll Rand compressors to join our team.
Position Overview
This role requires a hands-on professional with a deep understanding of compressor systems, preventative and corrective maintenance, and troubleshooting across mining and industrial sites in the DRC. The successful candidate will work on the rotation schedule of 3 months in the Congo (DRC), followed by 2 weeks off, outside of the DRC.
COMPETENCY PROFILE
Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on Ingersoll Rand compressors (both electric and diesel-driven).
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs with minimal downtime.
• Maintain service logs and complete detailed maintenance reports.
• Ensure all maintenance is conducted in compliance with safety standards and manufacturer specifications.
• Collaborate with the operations and engineering teams to ensure optimal performance of compressor systems.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and request stock as needed.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests and breakdowns.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong knowledge of rotary screw and reciprocating compressors.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and electrical schematics.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skill
• Ability to work independently.
• Safety-conscious with experience in industrial or mining environments

Qualifications and Experience
Education:

• Technical qualification in Mechanical Electromechanical Engineering, or equivalent

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years hands-on experience in the maintenance and repair of Ingersoll Rand air compressors or others
• Previous work experience in mining, heavy industry or power generation
• Familiarity with compressed air treatment systems (dryers, filters, etc.)

Reward and Remuneration – What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Rotation based field allowance
• Paid international travel and accommodation
• OEM training opportunities with Ingersoll Rand
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• A dynamic and supportive engineering environment
• Competitive salary and benefits (medical aid and pension)
• Rotation based field allowance (Accommodation, flights, sustenance and Transport while on rotation in the DRC)
• Paid international travel and accommodation
• OEM training opportunities with Ingersoll Rand
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• A dynamic and supportive engineering environment

Applications due by 17th of April but we encourage all candidates to complete their applications before then to ensure your application gets sent with the 1st batch

Employment Details
Employment Type: Permanent Employment
Industry: Mining
Work space preference: Work Onsite
Ideal work province: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Ideal work city: N/A
Salary bracket: R 1,000 – 30,000
Driver’s License: N/A
Own car needed: No
Compressor Maintenance Technician position available in Gauteng, Midrand. This job position was posted by Flink Recruitment. The job has been posted as a char8000 ad on 2025-04-14 at 01:22:26 in the Building Construction Mining category

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