JOB SUMMARY

Our client, an oil and petroleum company in Zambia, is seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Pump Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair fuel pumps and associated equipment, ensuring efficient operations, minimal downtime, and compliance with safety standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Install, inspect, test, service, and repair fuel pumps and associated equipment.
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on pumps, motors, valves, seals, filters, and piping systems.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults and carry out necessary repairs.
• Monitor pump performance, pressure, flow rates, and operating efficiency.
• Maintain and service fuel transfer pumps, loading and offloading pumps, and dispensing equipment.
• Inspect pumping systems for leaks, blockages, unusual vibrations, overheating, and pressure loss.
• Replace defective pump components, bearings, seals, and other worn-out parts.
• Test equipment after repairs to ensure proper functioning and safe operation.
• Identify recurring equipment faults and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Maintain maintenance schedules and ensure timely servicing of all assigned equipment.
• Conduct routine site visits to filling stations, fuel depots, and other company facilities.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and minimise operational downtime.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, spare parts, and maintenance activities.
• Prepare technical reports and communicate equipment faults to management.
• Monitor the use of maintenance tools, equipment, and spare parts to minimise wastage.
• Assist in sourcing and identifying suitable replacement parts for faulty equipment.
• Ensure compliance with company health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Follow proper equipment isolation procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Identify and report fuel leaks, spills, fire hazards, and other unsafe conditions immediately.
• Work closely with operations teams to schedule maintenance without unnecessarily disrupting business activities.
• Provide technical guidance to operators on the proper use and basic care of pumping equipment.
• Assist with the installation and commissioning of new pumps and related systems.
• Ensure all maintenance work is carried out according to manufacturer specifications and approved procedures.
• Perform any other relevant duties assigned by the supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12 School Certificate or equivalent.
• Certificate or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Plant Maintenance, or a related technical field.
• At least 2–3 years of relevant experience in pump maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting.
• Practical knowledge of fuel pumps, industrial pumping systems, motors, valves, and associated components.
• Understanding of preventive maintenance and safety procedures in petroleum-handling environments.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prepare technical reports and work independently or as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel to company sites when required.

• Install, inspect, test, service, and repair fuel pumps and associated equipment.
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on pumps, motors, valves, seals, filters, and piping systems.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults and carry out necessary repairs.
• Monitor pump performance, pressure, flow rates, and operating efficiency.
• Maintain and service fuel transfer pumps, loading and offloading pumps, and dispensing equipment.
• Inspect pumping systems for leaks, blockages, unusual vibrations, overheating, and pressure loss.
• Replace defective pump components, bearings, seals, and other worn-out parts.
• Test equipment after repairs to ensure proper functioning and safe operation.
• Identify recurring equipment faults and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Maintain maintenance schedules and ensure timely servicing of all assigned equipment.
• Conduct routine site visits to filling stations, fuel depots, and other company facilities.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and minimise operational downtime.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, spare parts, and maintenance activities.
• Prepare technical reports and communicate equipment faults to management.
• Monitor the use of maintenance tools, equipment, and spare parts to minimise wastage.
• Assist in sourcing and identifying suitable replacement parts for faulty equipment.
• Ensure compliance with company health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Follow proper equipment isolation procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Identify and report fuel leaks, spills, fire hazards, and other unsafe conditions immediately.
• Work closely with operations teams to schedule maintenance without unnecessarily disrupting business activities.
• Provide technical guidance to operators on the proper use and basic care of pumping equipment.
• Assist with the installation and commissioning of new pumps and related systems.
• Ensure all maintenance work is carried out according to manufacturer specifications and approved procedures.
• Perform any other relevant duties assigned by the supervisor.

• Technical skills
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to prepare technical reports
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Willingness to travel

• Grade 12 School Certificate or equivalent
• Certificate or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Plant Maintenance, or a related technical field
• At least 2–3 years of relevant experience in pump maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting
• Practical knowledge of fuel pumps, industrial pumping systems, motors, valves, and associated components
• Understanding of preventive maintenance and safety procedures in petroleum-handling environments