Field Service Technician - Senior Para-Professional (S3)

Siemens Energy; Brakpan; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking a self-motivated Field Service Technician specialized in rotating equipment. Your primary responsibilities will include servicing compressors and turbines in various settings, emphasizing technical expertise and teamwork. A Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or relevant vocational training along with 5+ years of field experience is essential. Join a global leader committed to sustainability and innovative energy solutions.

Benefits

Opportunities to lead innovative projects

Medical benefits

Paid holidays and parental leave

Continuous learning opportunities

Access to employee resource groups

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a field service environment.
• Experience in power stations, petrochemical plants, and mines.
• Knowledge of rotating equipment like compressors and turbines.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on Siemens Energy turbines, gearboxes, and auxiliaries.
• Prepare site with necessary tools and equipment.
• Document site activities through daily reports.

Skills

Technical expertise

Analytical skills

Technological affinity

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Vocational training as a Mechanical Technician

Tools

Technicals manuals

Measurement protocols

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, adherence to guidelines and procedures, and the ability to work effectively within a team environment.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Perform minor, major, and preventive maintenance on Siemens Energy turbines, gearboxes, and auxiliaries.
• Prepare the site, including tools, parts, and equipment required for work execution.
• Document site activities through daily reports, field service reports, finding records, and measurement protocols.
• Perform daily activities as part of a team or independently as assigned.
• Identify technical issues promptly, address them, resolve customer concerns, and mentor support staff and junior technicians.
• Align with Siemens Energy's EHS and quality standards.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or vocational training as a Mechanical Technician.
• At least 5 years of experience in a field service environment.
• Workshop fitting, machining, and tooling experience is advantageous.
• Experience working at power stations, petrochemical plants, oxygen plants, and mines.
• Profound understanding of technical equipment and ability to work with user documentation.
• Analytical skills, technological affinity, and a proactive attitude.
• Knowledge and experience with rotating equipment, especially steam turbines, gearboxes, compressors, and auxiliaries, are assets.

About The Team

Our Gas Services division offers low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization, including modernization and digitalization of fleets.

Who is Siemens Energy?

Siemens Energy is a global leader in energy technology with approximately 100,000 employees across more than 90 countries. We develop future energy systems, drive the energy transition, and support sustainable and reliable energy solutions worldwide.

Learn how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy

Our Commitment to Diversity

We celebrate diversity and inclusion, with over 130 nationalities contributing to our innovative environment. We are committed to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

Rewards/Benefits

• Opportunities to work with a distributed team and lead innovative projects
• Medical benefits
• Paid holidays and parental leave
• Continuous learning via the Learn@Siemens-Energy platform
• Access to employee resource groups

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