High Pressure Air Compressor Operator
Full time @Dalilang Foods & Beverages posted 4 weeks ago in Production Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 27580
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Career Level Officer
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Experience 2 Years
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Gender Both
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Industry Administration
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
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Job Type Full time
Job Description
Details
- Closing Date:
- 2026/10/29
- Reference Number:
- DALI-2026-0084
- Job Title:
- High Pressure Air Compressor Operator
- Job Category:
- Utilities
- Job Type:
- Full Time
- Location, Town / City:
- Nakasongola
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.
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