Electrical Field Service Engineer

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Travel allowances

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Electrical Field Service Engineer to provide on-site support and hands-on technical expertise to clients around Upington. You will install, commission, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical equipment at customer locations, serving as the primary technical contact and ensuring high-quality service.

Requirements: National Diploma or BEng in Electrical Engineering, a minimum of four years in field service or a similar customer-facing role, strong experience with

Qualifications

• National Diploma or BEng in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 4 years of field service, technical support, or a similar customer-facing engineering role.
• Strong hands-on experience with industrial electrical equipment, control systems, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and technical manuals.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned region.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, commissioning, and routine maintenance of electrical equipment and systems at client sites.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues with electrical systems, providing effective and timely solutions.
• Conduct on-site troubleshooting and repairs, ensuring minimal disruption to client operations.
• Provide technical training and support to customer personnel on the operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Prepare detailed service reports, documenting work performed, issues encountered, and resolutions.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures while working on client premises.

Skills

Field service experience

Electrical systems troubleshooting

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Education

National Diploma or BEng in Electrical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated and customer-focused Electrical Field Service Engineer to provide on-site support and technical expertise to clients in and around Upington . This role involves installing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintaining electrical equipment and systems at customer locations. You will be the primary technical point of contact, ensuring customer satisfaction through high-quality service and problem resolution. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys hands-on work, client interaction, and traveling to diverse sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform installation, commissioning, and routine maintenance of electrical equipment and systems at client sites.


• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues with electrical systems, providing effective and timely solutions.


• Conduct on-site troubleshooting and repairs, ensuring minimal disruption to client operations.


• Provide technical training and support to customer personnel on the operation and maintenance of equipment.


• Prepare detailed service reports, documenting work performed, issues encountered, and resolutions.


• Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures while working on client premises.

Requirements

• National Diploma or BEng in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.


• Minimum of 4 years of experience in field service, technical support, or a similar customer-facing engineering role.


• Strong hands-on experience with industrial electrical equipment, control systems, and troubleshooting.


• Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and technical manuals.


• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.


• Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned region.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and travel allowances.


• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.


• Company vehicle provided for business travel.


• Opportunities for advanced technical training and certification.


• A dynamic role with exposure to various industries and client environments.