Rotating Machinery Service Technician & Commissioning Expert

Elchemie; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Chart Industries, Howden South Africa Division, is seeking a qualified Service Technician in Middelburg, Mpumalanga. You will inspect, service, repair and commission rotating assemblies to spec in the industrial/mining sector.

Responsibilities include breakdown repairs, on-site fault finding, machine alignment and commissioning, and producing accurate service reports while complying with safety standards. A strong trades background and relevant certificates are essential.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent is required.
• Qualified Fitter Artisan with relevant trades background.
• N4 qualification is advantageous for the role.
• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience with rotating assemblies.
• Vibration analysis course completed.
• Laser alignment course completed.
• Valid Driver's Licence.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Breakdown inspection and repairs at sites, fault finding and rectification where possible.
• Carry out servicing under customer maintenance contracts and produce completion reports.
• Investigate and repair equipment failures under breakdown conditions, allocate resources and execute works.
• Install and align equipment, commence commissioning, balan cing where required, and test vibrations and temperatures.
• Complete a commissioning report and Take Over Certificate for contract closures.
• Adhere to procedures, instructions, quality and safety standards at all times.
• Track hours of teams and sub-contractors, and manage calibration schedules.
• Ensure adequate stock of shims and balancing weights; maintain system documentation.

Skills

Vibration analysis

Laser alignment

Education

Grade 12

Fitter Artisan

N4 Qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Chart Industries, Howden South Africa Division, is seeking a qualified Service Technician in Middelburg, Mpumalanga. You will inspect, service, repair and commission rotating assemblies to spec in the industrial/mining sector.

Responsibilities include breakdown repairs, on-site fault finding, machine alignment and commissioning, and producing accurate service reports while complying with safety standards. A strong trades background and relevant certificates are essential.