Field Installation Engineer

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 290,000 - 536,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive monthly remuneration

Tools and safety equipment provided

On-the-job training and career advance

Travel and meals allowance

Provident fund and medical aid

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Field Installation Engineer to perform on-site installation and commissioning of advanced systems in Centurion and surrounding areas. You will translate project designs into operational setups, ensuring all technical specs are met and client expectations are exceeded.

Responsibilities include configuring, calibrating, testing equipment, training users, and maintaining installation records.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Installation Engineer or similar field-based role.
• Ability to interpret drawings and installation guides.
• Excellent client communication and on-site problem solving.
• Physical ability to lift and install equipment in varied environments.

Responsibilities

• Execute on-site installations according to blueprints and project plans.
• Configure, calibrate and test equipment for readiness.
• Coordinate with project managers and clients for scheduling.
• Assess sites and identify installation challenges.
• Provide basic user training and handover documentation.
• Maintain installation records and report progress.

Skills

Client interaction

Blueprint/Schematic reading

Tool operation

Manual dexterity

Communication skills

Field installation

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Installation equipment

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a dedicated Field Installation Engineer to undertake on-site installation and commissioning of advanced systems within the Centurion, Gauteng area and surrounding regions. This role is crucial for ensuring the successful deployment of our client's technology solutions, working directly at client premises to deliver flawless installations and initial setups. You will be instrumental in translating project designs into operational realities, ensuring all technical specifications are met and clients are satisfied from the outset. This position requires a hands-on approach and a commitment to delivering high-quality engineering outcomes in a client-facing capacity.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute on-site installations of complex equipment and systems according to engineering blueprints and project plans.
• Perform system configuration, calibration, and initial testing to ensure operational readiness.
• Collaborate with project managers and clients to schedule and coordinate installation activities.
• Conduct thorough site assessments to identify any potential installation challenges or requirements.
• Provide basic user training and handover documentation upon successful installation completion.
• Maintain detailed installation records and report progress and any encountered issues to the project team.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Installation Engineer or in a similar field-based technical role.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles relevant to the installation of specific equipment types.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and installation guides accurately.
• Skilled in using hand tools, power tools, and specialized installation equipment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for client interaction.
• Physical ability to lift, maneuver, and install equipment, often in varied environments.

Benefits

• Competitive monthly remuneration package.
• Company-provided tools and necessary safety equipment.
• Structured on-the-job training and opportunities for career advancement.
• Allowance for travel and meals during site visits.
• Contribution towards provident fund and medical aid.