Tupande Mechanical Maintenance Officer (Fixed-Term)

About the Role

Executes hands-on mechanical maintenance work across production lines under the direction of the Production Coordinators and Production Supervisors.

Responsibilities

Mechanical Maintenance

• Monitor the assigned pyrolysis line throughout the shift for signs of mechanical faults, unusual sounds, or abnormal conditions
• Respond immediately to any equipment breakdown; diagnose the fault, carry out repairs, and restore production as fast as possible
• Perform all scheduled preventive maintenance tasks during the shift as directed by the Production Coordinators (Lead Engineers)
• Execute thorough cleaning of the production line, including unclogging of all blockages, at every equipment stoppage to maximise uptime on restart
• Participate fully in the planned maintenance window: carry out assigned tasks under the direction of the Production Coordinators
• Record all faults, repairs, parts used, and time-to-repair in the maintenance log after every intervention
• Communicate all open or ongoing maintenance issues clearly during shift handover
• Strictly follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) and all electrical safety procedures before working on any equipment
• Notify the Production Coordinators of recurring faults, parts shortages, or maintenance risks requiring planning attention

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

Skills and Knowledge

• Certificate or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent trade qualification
• Minimum 2 years experience in hands-on maintenance in an industrial, manufacturing, or processing environment
• Experience with high-temperature processing equipment, conveyors, combustion systems, or biomass machinery is a strong advantage
• Practical skills in mechanical fault diagnosis; skills in electrical fault diagnosis is also preferred
• Familiarity with lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and electrical safety standards

Other

• Shift availability: Willingness and ability to work rotating 9-hour shifts, including night shifts, on a rotation cycle
• Physically capable of working in a hot, dusty industrial environment throughout the shift, including conducting walkthroughs of the production line at regular intervals
• Physically fit and comfortable working in hot, dusty industrial conditions