Balancing Technician — Remote‑Friendly, High‑Speed Balancing

Siemens Energy; Brakpan; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global team

Innovative projects

Medical benefits

Remote work

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Lifelong learning

Mentorship

Job summary

Siemens Energy Wadeville Service Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa seeks a Balancing Technician to repair, refurbish, test and deliver rotating equipment. You will perform high-speed and low-speed balancing, overspeed tests, quality inspections and technical reporting to meet international standards and company quality requirements.

You will contribute to production planning, equipment maintenance and mentoring of junior technicians, ensuring reliable service delivery and operational

Qualifications

• Trade certificate: Mechanical Fitter or Fitter & Turner
• Grade 12 plus N6 Mechanical Engineering Diploma (or equivalent)
• High-Speed Balancing certification (Schenck or equivalent)
• Vibration Analysis Certification (Level 1)
• 5+ years in high/low-speed balancing
• Experience with rotating equipment (turbines, compressors, generators)

Responsibilities

• Perform high-speed and low-speed balancing on turbines, compressors, impellers, generators, gear assemblies and other rotating equipment
• Ensure balancing activities comply with applicable standards, procedures and quality requirements
• Prepare balancing reports, certificates, and technical documentation
• Inspect components before and after balancing for quality, safety and dispatch readiness
• Maintain balancing machines and balancing accessories
• Mentor and coach trainees in balancing techniques
• Collaborate with production teams to optimize workflow and throughput
• Drive continuous improvement in balancing processes and safety

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication in English

Education

Trade certificate: Mechanical Fitter

Grade 12 + N6 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

High-Speed Balancing certification (Schenck)

Vibration Analysis Certification (Level 1)

Tools

Schenck Cabflex3

CAB Series

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Siemens Energy Wadeville Service Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa seeks a Balancing Technician to repair, refurbish, test and deliver rotating equipment. You will perform high-speed and low-speed balancing, overspeed tests, quality inspections and technical reporting to meet international standards and company quality requirements.

You will contribute to production planning, equipment maintenance and mentoring of junior technicians, ensuring reliable service delivery and operational