Field Installation Specialist

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Training and advancement

Performance incentives

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West, is seeking a meticulous Field Installation Specialist to join our client’s team. The role combines field deployments with hybrid work arrangements, overseeing installations and initial configurations at customer sites.

You will perform end-to-end installations, conduct testing and commissioning, train clients on operation and maintenance, diagnose issues, and maintain detailed site records.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Installation Specialist or similar technical field.
• Hands-on mechanical and electrical installation skills.
• Ability to read technical drawings, manuals, and schematics.
• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
• Good communication and customer service, able to work in the Mahikeng area.
• Willing to travel to client sites with remote collaboration flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end installations of equipment and ensure correct setup.
• Test and commission installed systems to verify function.
• Provide initial training on operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Diagnose and resolve installation-related issues promptly.
• Maintain installation records with site details and configurations.
• Collaborate with sales and support for seamless client experience.

Skills

Field installation

Electrical work

Mechanical work

Troubleshooting

Customer communication

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and skilled Field Installation Specialist to join their team in Mahikeng, North West , offering a hybrid work arrangement. This role is fundamental to ensuring the successful and correct deployment of our client's equipment at customer sites. You will be responsible for overseeing and executing installations, performing necessary configurations, and providing initial technical support to clients. The ideal candidate is proficient in technical installations, possesses excellent problem-solving capabilities, and can balance on-site duties with remote coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end installations of equipment, ensuring all components are correctly set up and integrated.
• Conduct thorough testing and commissioning of installed systems to verify functionality and performance.
• Provide clients with initial training on equipment operation, basic maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Diagnose and resolve any installation-related issues promptly and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate installation records, including site details, configurations, and any challenges encountered.
• Collaborate with sales and support teams to ensure a seamless client experience from installation to ongoing support.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Installation Specialist or in a related technical field.
• Strong hands-on skills in mechanical and electrical installations.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, manuals, and schematics.
• Excellent problem-solving and diagnostic capabilities.
• Good communication and customer service skills, with the ability to work effectively in the Mahikeng area.
• Willingness to travel to client sites as required, with flexibility for remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance incentives.
• Hybrid work model providing flexibility between field and remote work.
• Opportunities for training and advancement within the company.
• A collaborative team environment focused on high-quality installations.
• Exposure to a variety of technical challenges and client needs.