Engineering Technician
Manufacturing
Johannesburg North, Johannesburg – Gauteng – South Africa
Diesel / Power Generation. An experienced, hands-on Engineering Technician is required to take ownership of the operation and maintenance of gas (LFG) power generation assets across multiple sites.
This role is ideally suited to a diesel mechanic or power generation technician with strong mechanical and electrical capabilities who enjoys field-based work, autonomy, and responsibility. The focus is on maximising generator uptime and electrical output, improving reliability, and reducing operational costs by increasing in-house maintenance capability.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate, service, and maintain diesel and gas generator sets
- Perform planned and reactive mechanical and electrical maintenance
- Provide 24-hour call-out support for generator and plant failures
- Maintain gas fields, processing plant, and LV electrical equipment
- Train and support Operations Technicians in basic maintenance and fault-finding
- Reduce contractor reliance through hands-on maintenance and supervision
- Manage spares, stock control, and generator operating costs
- Ensure H&S, quality, and environmental compliance, including emissions monitoring
- Support installation, commissioning, and integration of new sites
Requirements
- Trade-tested Diesel Mechanic, Millwright, or equivalent technical qualification
- Proven experience maintaining diesel or gas generator sets
- Strong mechanical fault-finding with basic electrical competence
- Experience working across multiple sites with on-call responsibilities
- Sound understanding of safety, environmental, and maintenance procedures
- Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel between sites