Field Service Engineer

GEA Group; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Artisan to join their team in Gqeberha. This role involves troubleshooting, maintenance, and installation of equipment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience and a relevant qualification. You will play a critical role in service project execution and technical direction, contributing to the efficiency and performance of operations. If you are passionate about technical excellence and ready to take on challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of work experience in the industry.
• Ability to read and understand schematics in relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting and maintaining GEA and other equipment.
• Installation and commissioning of equipment as per SOPs.
• Coordinating with departments for budget and technical support.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance and repairs

Installation and commissioning

Data gathering and classification

Reading gauges and instruments

Technical direction

Health and Safety knowledge

Education

Certificate or Diploma as an Artisan

Job description

Responsibilities / Tasks

1. Troubleshooting of GEA equipment and other manufacturer’s equipment.
2. Performing planned and unplanned services and maintenance and repairs to equipment of all types and sizes as per applicable GEA SOPs and maintenance manuals.
3. Installation and commissioning of equipment.
4. Assisting in service project execution activities.
5. Overhauling of equipment.
6. Performing tasks as per the defined and strict schedule to meet deadlines.
7. Carrying out site visits and monitoring site performance.
8. Gathering and classifying data using various measuring equipment applicable to the equipment.
9. Reading gauges and instruments, and adjusting mechanisms such as valves, controls, and pumps to control levels of fluid pressure and distribution in systems.
10. Operating various equipment in compliance with legal guidelines.
11. Testing malfunctioning systems and components using electrical, mechanical, digital, and pneumatic controls.
12. Coordinating with other departments for various purposes like budget expenditures, deadlines, and other technical support.
13. Preparation of estimates for repairs and maintenance, installation, and commissioning of equipment.
14. Maintaining records of repairs and maintenance of equipment requiring future service as per maintenance schedules, corporate governance, legal requirements, and customer requirements.
15. Coordinating work schedules with other departments and shops in order to keep inconvenience to a minimum.
16. Providing technical direction to service personnel.
17. Adhering to and following all HSE governance of GEA and customers.

Your Profile / Qualifications

1. Candidate is likely to have earned a Certificate or Diploma or relevant qualification as an Artisan in one of the technical fields relevant to our organization.
2. The successful candidate will be a seasoned artisan/FSE with a minimum work experience of 5 years within our industry.
3. Correspondingly, the candidate should prove his/her ability to read and understand basic schematics and diagrams in his/her relevant field of expertise.
4. The candidate should have sound knowledge of the Health and Safety acts and legal requirements pertaining to the industry and preferably have completed Health & Safety training courses.

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