Job Description

• Operate and maintain 40 bar high pressure oil free air compressors supplying PET bottle blowing equipment to ensure reliable production continuity.
• Deliver end to end technical maintenance, routine inspections, and rapid fault diagnosis on high pressure air systems, air dryers, and pressure vessels.
• Ensure safe, compliant utility operations through rigorous isolation controls, condensate management, and proactive preventative maintenance.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain 40 bar high pressure oil free air compressors dedicated to PET bottle blowing lines.
• Execute planned preventive and predictive maintenance schedules, logging condition indicators such as vibration, temperature, oil free air quality, and unusual noise.
• Inspect, monitor, and maintain auxiliary utility equipment including air dryers, filtration units, pressure vessels, and condensate discharge systems.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control system faults using technical manuals, engineering drawings, and equipment fault codes.
• Apply strict energy isolation, pressure release, lockout/tagout, and test before touch procedures before carrying out any intrusive maintenance.
• Verify safety interlocks, relief valves, guards, alignments, and operating parameters prior to handing equipment back to operations.
• Coordinate utility shutdowns and equipment restarts closely with production teams to prevent unplanned downtime and service interruptions.
• Maintain complete, traceable records of machine settings, test results, maintenance interventions, and shift handover logs.
• Participate in root cause failure investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring equipment breakdowns.

Skills

• High pressure compressor maintenance and operation
• Pressure vessel safety and condensate discharge management
• Air dryer and compressed air treatment system operation
• Pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical fault diagnostics
• Safe isolation, lockout/tagout, and pressure relief practices
• Technical record keeping and computerized maintenance documentation

Education Qualifications & Experience

Education Qualifications

• Diploma, Higher Diploma, or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Mechatronics, Plant Maintenance, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• National Certificate, Craft Certificate, UBTEB/TVET qualification, or recognized trade apprenticeship in Mechanical Fitting, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Welding and Fabrication, or related mechanical trades.
• Specialist manufacturer training, pressure vessel certification, or relevant statutory technical licences are advantageous.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience operating and maintaining high pressure industrial air compressors.