Power Generation Field Technician | Hybrid Work + Vehicle

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Travel reimbursements

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Technical training

Hybrid work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Field Service Engineer to join our technical services team in Cape Town, focused on power generation equipment. The role combines on-site maintenance, diagnostics, and repair with remote support and reporting in a hybrid model.

You will troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and control systems, travel to client sites, and deliver performance testing and customer training, with a view to minimizing downtime and ensuring optimal plant operation.

Qualifications

• Degree or National Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronic Engineering.
• Proven experience as a Field Service Engineer, preferably in power generation or industrial equipment.
• Strong knowledge of power plant operations, thermodynamics, and electrical systems.
• Proficiency with diagnostic tools and measurement equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on power generation units including turbines and generators.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control system issues and implement corrective actions.
• Provide on-site technical support and customer-facing service.
• Conduct pre-commissioning checks, start-up procedures, and performance testing.
• Deliver technical training to client staff on equipment operation and basic maintenance.
• Maintain service reports and spare-parts inventory for calls.

Skills

Diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Customer facing

Education

Degree or National Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronic Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Diagnostic software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Field Service Engineer to join our technical services team in Cape Town, focused on power generation equipment. The role combines on-site maintenance, diagnostics, and repair with remote support and reporting in a hybrid model.

You will troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and control systems, travel to client sites, and deliver performance testing and customer training, with a view to minimizing downtime and ensuring optimal plant operation.