Senior Site Technician – Water Systems

Akvosphere; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 300,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable, growing company with long-term opportunity

Hands-on learning with advanced water technology

Clear growth path to Lead Technician / Site Supervisor

Job summary

A water technology company is seeking a Senior Site Technician in Bengaluru to handle installation support, servicing, breakdowns, and routine maintenance of machines. The candidate should have 3+ years of hands-on experience in industrial equipment servicing and possess an ITI or diploma in a relevant field. The role requires daily travel to customer sites and emphasizes hands-on experience during installations and maintenance operations within a field-first environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on experience in industrial equipment servicing.
• Experience with electrical or electromechanical systems.
• Valid two-wheeler license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine servicing and preventive maintenance of machines.
• Attend breakdown calls and restore machines to working condition.
• Identify root causes of faults and recurring issues.

Skills

Industrial equipment servicing

Electrical or electromechanical systems

Ability to read basic wiring diagrams

Comfortable using tools, meters, and hand equipment

Willingness to travel daily to sites across Bengaluru

Education

ITI / Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, Refrigeration, or related field

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Senior Site Technician who can independently handle installation support, servicing, breakdowns, and routine maintenance of Akvo machines at customer sites. This is a field-first role.

About Akvo

Akvo designs and deploys atmospheric water generation machines that produce drinking water directly from air. Our machines are installed at commercial, industrial, institutional, and hospitality sites across India and abroad.

Role & Location

Location: Bengaluru (extensive local travel)

CTC: ₹3.0 – ₹3.5 LPA

Responsibilities

• Visiting customer sites across Bengaluru and nearby regions
• Servicing and maintaining Akvo machines
• Troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and basic electronic issues
• Ensuring machines run reliably post-installation

You are expected to be hands-on, reliable, and comfortable working on-site.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Service & Maintenance: Perform routine servicing and preventive maintenance of machines.
• Attend breakdown calls and restore machines to working condition.

• Diagnose issues related to:
• Electrical components
• Motors, pumps, compressors
• Sensors and control panels
• Replace faulty parts and ensure proper fitment.

Installation & Commissioning Support

• Support installation teams during new deployments.
• Assist in commissioning and testing of machines at site.
• Coordinate with project and factory teams when required.

Troubleshooting & Reporting

• Identify root causes of faults and recurring issues.
• Share clear feedback with internal teams (what failed, why, how).
• Maintain basic service records and site visit logs.

Site Coordination

• Coordinate with client facility staff during service visits.
• Ensure safety practices are followed at all sites.
• Maintain professional behaviour at customer locations.

Required Skills & Experience

Must-Have

• ITI / Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, Refrigeration, or related field

3+ years hands-on experience in:

• Industrial equipment servicing
• Electrical or electromechanical systems
• Ability to read basic wiring diagrams
• Comfortable using tools, meters, and hand equipment
• Willingness to travel daily to sites across Bengaluru
• Valid two-wheeler license preferred

Good to Have

• Experience with HVAC, water systems, RO plants, chillers, or compressors
• Basic understanding of control panels and sensors
• Experience working at commercial or industrial sites

What This Role Is Not

• Not a desk job
• Not a call-center support role
• Not limited to one fixed site

This role involves real machines, real sites, and real responsibility.

What Akvo Offers

• Stable, growing company with long-term opportunity
• Hands-on learning with advanced water technology
• Exposure to multiple types of installations
• Clear growth path to Lead Technician / Site Supervisor