Field Service Technician

Boardroom Appointments; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Field Service Technician in Durban, South Africa. The role involves overseeing commissioning, providing customer support, and maintaining large industrial systems. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering and relevant experience in the field. This position offers a full-time contract and requires strong technical skills, especially in PLC programming and drive systems.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in commissioning servicing and maintenance of large industrial systems.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Port Equipment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent the company on-site as a team member or leader.
• Oversee commissioning post-installation and manage testing.
• Provide training and support to customer personnel.

Skills

PLC programming knowledge

Variable speed drives

Technical skills in industrial automation

Customer service

Problem-solving

Education

Electrical / Electronic / Mechatronics Degree / NQF7

Electrical / Electronic / Mechatronics Diploma / NQF6

Tools

Siemens drives

ABB drives

Job description

Field Service Technician Commissioning

Responsibilities

Represent The Company on-site as a team member or leader

Collaborate with internal departments for seamless commissioning

Oversee on-site commissioning post-installation

Manage testing and successful handover to customers

Complete testing procedures and documentation

Prepare and present technical reports post-project

Execute commissioning activities :
Start-up verification and hardware optimization
Calibration / testing of inverter drives (up to 1 MW)
PLC software system debugging
Handover / performance testing

Provide training and support to customer personnel

Field Service Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair mechanical electrical and control systems

Conduct routine maintenance and software updates

Respond to customer calls and breakdowns

Ensure compliance with company standards and safety

Maintain service records and customer interaction logs

Act as liaison with customers for product improvement feedback

Mentor junior technicians

Evaluate and improve service protocols

Education

Electrical / Electronic / Mechatronics Degree / NQF7

Electrical / Electronic / Mechatronics Diploma / NQF6

Specified : Technical skills in industrial automation drive systems and HV equipment

Experience

4-5 Years

Minimum 5 years in commissioning servicing and maintenance of large industrial systems

Port Equipment experience

Computer Skills

PLC programming knowledge

Variable speed drives (Siemens ABB or equivalent)

Key Skills

• Athletics
• English
• Fund Management
• ABAP
• Banking & Finance
• Actuary

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1