Field Service Technician - Kathu

Ultra Personnel; Kathu; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Field Service Technician in Kathu, South Africa. The candidate will perform maintenance and repairs on earthmoving and construction equipment, adhering to safety standards and providing technical support. This role requires trade testing and a strong background in hydraulics and electrical skills, ensuring all tasks comply with the Mine Health and Safety Act.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 - 5 years experience on earthmoving/construction equipment.
• Valid Driver's License and Passport required.
• Clear criminal record.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Kathu Branch Manager for maintenance or repair tasks.
• Ensure machines are kept in good condition according to safety standards.
• Complete service job cards and ensure timely administrative tasks.

Skills

Hydraulics experience

Electrical skills

Reading schematics

Good communication

Problem-solving

Education

Trade Tested Auto Electrician

Trade Tested Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic

Trade Tested Diesel Mechanic

Job description

• Trade Tested Auto Electrician OR Trade Tested Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic OR Trade Tested Diesel Mechanic is essential
• Applicants who apply must be able to read schematics
• Hydraulics experience and good electrical skills are essential
• Minimum of 3 -5 years experience on earthmoving / construction equipment is essential
• Valid Drivers License
• Valid Passport
• MS Office computer skills are essential
• Clear criminal record

Duties :

Reporting to the Kathu Branch Manager where he will be given certain maintenance or repair tasks which will be done on a mine or specific site.

The technician will ensure that all machines in for repairs and maintenance, either mechanical or electrical are kept in a good condition and all maintenance done promptly according to standard operating and safe work procedures.

The Technician will work in line with the mines health and safety act set by government.

Repairing and maintaining equipment according to standards with no re-work.

Field service vehicle, diagnostic tools and special tools, care and ownership.

Adhere and comply policies.

Adhere and comply with MHSA (Mine, Health, Safety Act.)

Carry out inspection and report on equipment which shall be submitted to the factory (PIR)

Carry out service, troubleshooting and repairs as per OEM standards and requirements.

Carry out an HIRA (Hazard Identification Risk Assessment) before starting with any task on the mine or workshop.

To complete / oversee the repairs of any defect found.

Complete complaint, cause and correction on service job card for sign off. The customer or representative of the company on completion of a task must sign Service report and delivery

notes.

Timely complete all relevant administrative requirements, including, but not limited to service job cards and technical data sheets.

Downloading of machine / engine software, variables and Data protocol for diagnostics

Sculi) and distributing to the correct responsible person.

Work according to OEM standard repair times.

Use and understand diagnostic equipment.

Choose innovative ways to carrying out tasks in a safe manner.

Operate electrical and mechanical equipment pertaining to the job, i.e. power tools.

Ensure integrity of all related tools of trade.

Work according to occupational health, safety and environment requirements.

Work according to the Mine health and safety act.

Supervision of employees where applicable, artisan assistant, apprentice.

Co-ordination and collaboration of employees working on the same equipment.

Helping where needed and carrying out any reasonable request.

Needs to attend training courses, online and in JHB.

Will work shifts, which do not correspond to normal shift times.

Required to work overtime at very short notice.

Required to be on standby as scheduled.

On occasions have to sleep out of town away from home for extensive periods.

Report to site supervisor of all equipment defects and note on service report.

Provide training to customers about correct usage of equipment and maintenance.

Provide training to customers maintenance staff on correct service and maintenance practices.

Compiling of parts list and distributing to the responsible person.

Identifying of components.

Submitting oil samples accurately and timeously.

Prepare and submit time sheets.

Driving, using, maintaining and taking care of field service vehicle.

Completing of warranty and upgrade claims

Submitting warranty, SEU components with correct tagging and plugging

Collaborate closely with technical department to resolve technical issues

Provide training to apprentices on how to identify and resolve issues, repairs, maintaining, etc.

Provide technical support to customers during normal time and after hours

Supplying supervisor accurate feedback on work progress

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Field Service Technician • Kathu, South Africa