Pump Technician

FALANE SOLUTIONS LIMITED

JOB VACANCY: PUMP TECHNICIAN

IndustryOil and Gas / Petroleum

LocationZambia

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.