Field Service Technician

Siemens Energy; Brakpan; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Time off/Paid holidays and parental le

Continual learning through Learn@Siem…

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking a highly motivated mechanical professional to service rotating equipment, including geared and single-shaft compressors, gearboxes, and auxiliaries in South Africa and abroad. The role emphasizes technical expertise, adherence to guidelines, and teamwork in a demanding service environment.

The successful candidate will perform preventive and major maintenance, prepare on-site resources, document activities, and mentor junior technicians while upholding Siemens Energy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or vocational School in Mechanical Technician.
• 5 years of experience in field service environment.
• Workshop fitting, machining & tooling experience preferred.
• Experience with power stations, petrochemicals, oxygen plants and mines advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor/major and preventive maintenance on Siemens Energy turbines, gearboxes and auxiliaries.
• Site preparation with tools, parts and equipment for work execution.
• Document site activities via daily reports, field service reports and measurement protocols.
• Work solo or in teams on assigned duties.
• Identify technical issues, address them and mentor staff and junior technicians.
• Adhere to Siemens Energy EHS guidelines and quality standards.

Skills

Field service experience

Rotating equipment

Analytical mindset

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Mechanical technician training

Tools

Machining tools

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

We are seeking a highly self‑motivated individual with a strong background in rotating equipment, including expertise in geared compressors, single shaft compressors, gearboxes, and auxiliaries. The successful candidate will be responsible for servicing Siemens Energy compressors in the Petrochemical Industry and Mines in South Africa and abroad. The role requires a strong emphasis on technical expertise, alignment with guidelines and procedures, and the ability to work effectively within an encouraging team culture.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Performing all minor / major and preventive maintenances works on Siemens Energy Turbines, gearboxes and auxiliaries.
• Site preparation such as preparation and check of tools, parts and equipment required for the work execution.
• Ensure documenting of site activities by preparation of daily reports, field service reports, finding records and measurement protocols.
• Performs day to day activities as part of a team or independently on duties as assigned
• Identifies technical issues promptly, addresses them, resolves customer concerns, offers expert mentorship to support staff and junior technicians.
• Align with the Siemens Energy standard EHS guidelines and quality standard.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or vocational School in Mechanical Technician
• With 5 years of experience in field service environment.
• Workshop fitting, machining & tooling will be a great addition to be considered for the role.
• Experience working at Power Stations, Petro Chemicals, Oxygen Plants and Mines.
• General profound understanding of technical equipment and ability to work with/based on user documentation.
• Analytical skills with an affinity to technology and innovation in the service industry combined with a proactive and convincing attitude.
• Knowledge of and working experience with rotating equipment especially steam turbines, gearboxes, compressors and auxiliaries would be an asset

About The Team

Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fuelled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards/Benefits

• Opportunities to work with a distributed team
• Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects
• Medical benefits
• Time off/Paid holidays and parental leave
• Continual learning through the Learn@Siemens-Energy platform
• Access to a variety of employee resource group