Port Elizabeth: Utilities Technician with Boilers Experience

April 12, 2026 Jobs in Eastern Cape Central

Job Description

About the Role

The Utilities Technician with Boilers Experience role is a critical position that requires a skilled individual to oversee the operation, maintenance, and optimisation of plant utilities systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring uninterrupted production and driving operational excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the operation and maintenance of: Steam boilers and combustion systems Ammonia refrigeration plants and chillers Air compressors and compressed air systems Water treatment and filtration systems Generators and backup power systems
Monitor system performance and implement corrective actions where required
Preventative & Planned Maintenance Develop and execute preventative maintenance schedules Ensure all maintenance work is: Planned Tracked Completed within deadlines Maintain accurate maintenance records and service logs Manage calibration schedules for instrumentation
Team Leadership & Supervision Supervise and lead a team of artisans, technicians, and maintenance staff Allocate daily maintenance tasks and ensure completion Manage: Overtime Attendance Performance Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members
Budget & Cost Control Manage and control maintenance budgets Track and approve purchase orders for maintenance activities Ensure availability and control of critical spares Drive cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or safety
Continuous Improvement & Projects Identify and implement plant improvement projects Conduct root cause analysis (e.g. 5 Whyâs, failure analysis) Reduce downtime and improve plant efficiency Support installation, commissioning, and optimisation of new equipment
Compliance, Safety & Quality Ensure full compliance with: OHSA and safety regulations Boiler and pressure vessel regulations Electrical and hazardous area standards Maintain audit-ready documentation and compliance records Enforce: Lock-out procedures Safe work permits Confined space protocols Participate in quality and production meetings to resolve plant issues
Technical Support & Troubleshooting Provide hands-on support for: Mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation faults PLC, HMI, and automation systems Troubleshoot complex plant issues under pressure Maintain backups of PLC and automation systems

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Requirements

Trade Tested Instrumentation Mechanician (Essential) or Millwright or Mechanical Fitter or ND or Btech Mechanical Engineer N3 – N4 Technical Qualification (or equivalent)

Additional training in: PLC Programming (e.g. Siemens S7) Boilers / Thermoprocessing Pneumatics / Hydraulics

Qualifications

Formal education/certifications not specified.

Salary & Benefits

Salary and benefits information not specified.

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