Field Service Technician — Rotating Equipment & Commissioning

Ligpos; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 280,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Chart Industries is seeking an experienced Service Technician for on-site work in Middelburg, Mpumalanga. The role focuses on inspecting, servicing, repairing and commissioning rotating assemblies to Chart specifications within the industrial and mining sectors.

The candidate should have a minimum of five years post-qualification experience with rotating equipment, a fitter artisan background, and relevant courses in vibration analysis or laser alignment.

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience in servicing rotating assemblies in industrial/mining contexts.
• Vibration analysis or laser alignment training is desirable.
• Proficient with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Breakdown inspection and repairs on site, including fault finding, balancing and laser alignment where needed.
• Carry out planned maintenance, service equipment, and prepare detailed service reports.
• Investigate equipment failures, estimate hours, mobilize resources and execute the remedy.
• Install, align and commission machinery, check vibrations and temperatures, run test periods.
• Prepare commissioning reports and Take Over Certificates for contract closures.
• Adhere to procedures, quality and safety standards at all times.
• Track team and sub-contractor hours and manage inventory of shims and balancing weights.
• Maintain necessary documentation (QC, EHS, logs).

Skills

Vibration Analy sis

Laser Alignment

MS Office

Education

Grade 12

Qualified Fitter Artisan

N4 Qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Chart Industries is seeking an experienced Service Technician for on-site work in Middelburg, Mpumalanga. The role focuses on inspecting, servicing, repairing and commissioning rotating assemblies to Chart specifications within the industrial and mining sectors.

The candidate should have a minimum of five years post-qualification experience with rotating equipment, a fitter artisan background, and relevant courses in vibration analysis or laser alignment.