Field Service Technician

-; Kareeberg Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Field Service Technician to repair standard drive units and provide high-quality service for electrical systems. This role involves working on-site, adhering to safety standards, and delivering excellent customer service while collaborating with team members to identify new service opportunities.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering required.
• Experience with switchgear repairs and electrical test equipment.
• Valid Driver's License and Passport required.

Responsibilities

• Repair standard drive units and subassemblies.
• Deliver high-quality service for medium/LV voltage systems.
• Provide technical guidance and training to colleagues.

Skills

Ability to read circuit diagrams

Experience with switchgear repairs

Troubleshooting equipment failures

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

B Tech Elect

Job description

Field Service Technician

At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. Write the next chapter of your ABB story.

This position reports to

Service Team Leader

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will repair standard drive units and subassemblies, ensuring cost-effective problem resolution. You will execute work according to first-time right principles, quality standards, and safety guidelines, delivering excellent customer service. The role involves identifying new service opportunities in collaboration with customers and team members. The work model is onsite, contributing to the Electrification Services Business Area.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Adhering to health, safety, and environmental standards and company policies.
2. Delivering high-quality service for medium/LV voltage systems, switchgear, digital switchgear, protection relays, and retrofit installations.
3. Assisting with vendor and startup activities, preparing reports, and troubleshooting equipment failures.
4. Planning and executing work with a first-time right approach, ensuring timely and quality delivery.
5. Providing technical guidance and training to colleagues and customers.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering
• B Tech Elect (Advantageous)
• Ability to read circuit diagrams, schematics, and standards.
• Experience with switchgear repairs, testing, and electrical test equipment.
• Valid Driver's License and Passport.
• Availability for standby, travel, and working under pressure, including outside South Africa.

More about us

We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Visit www.abb.com to learn more about our solutions. Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged candidates in line with employment equity policies.