Senior Field Service Technician - Water Treatment and Wastewater

Talentsphere; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in water treatment solutions is seeking a Field Service Technician to install, commission, and maintain water and wastewater systems at various customer sites. The role requires a strong technical background in water treatment processes and the ability to collaborate with various teams to resolve technical issues effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience in field service role preferred.
• Understanding of water treatment processes essential.
• Ability to read technical drawings is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, maintain, and repair water treatment systems.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for treatment equipment.
• Maintain accurate service documentation and adhere to safety standards.

Skills

Wastewater

Water Treatment

Field Service Technician

Senior Field Service Technician

Education

Technical diploma or relevant trade test

Related qualification in environmental technology, water treatment

Tools

PLC/HMI/SCADA

Job description

A well-known water treatment solutions company requires the above to install, commission, repair and maintain water and wastewater treatment systems at customer sites.
Minimum requirements for the role:

• A technical diploma or a relevant trade test or a related qualification in either environmental technology, water treatment, mechanical, electrical, etc is preferred for this role.
• Previous experience having worked in a field service role, commissioning, maintaining and installing of water treatment and wastewater equipment is preferred for the role.
• Understanding of water treatment processes (e.g., filtration, disinfection, softening, RO, chemical feed, softners and RO is preferred).
• Basic knowledge of mechanical systems (pumps, valves, piping) is preferred.
• Familiarity with control systems, instrumentation, and automation (PLC/HMI/SCADA is an advantage).
• The company is also happy to train the person on water treatment equipment as long as they have a strong technical understanding of equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and P&IDS would be beneficial but not essential.
• Familiarity with Scada systems and basic instrumentation used in water and wastewater treatment is preferred but not essential.
• Knowledge of regulatory and safety standards in water and wastewater treatment (OSHA) is preferred but not essential.
• Experience working with municipal or industrial customers would be an added benefit.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Installing, commissioning, maintaining and repairing of water and wastewater treatment systems at customer sites.
• Providing technical support, performing troubleshooting, and ensuring the effective operation of treatment equipment and systems in municipal, industrial, and commercial settings.
• Installing, commissioning, and calibrating water and wastewater treatment systems and related equipment (e.g., pumps, sensors, valves, chemical feed systems).
• Performing routine and preventive maintenance on water treatment equipment to ensure reliable and compliant operation.
• Troubleshooting and repairing equipment and control systems, minimizing downtime and ensuring process performance.
• Collecting water samples and conducting basic field testing to verify system performance and compliance.
• Providing technical support and training to customers on system operation and maintenance best practices.
• Reading and interpreting technical diagrams, schematics, and manuals to support field activities.
• Maintaining accurate service documentation, including service reports, calibration records, and compliance documentation.
• Ensuring adherence to safety, environmental, and regulatory standards during all work activities.
• Collaborating with internal teams (e.g., engineering, project management) to resolve complex technical issues.

Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.

Desired Skills:

• Wastewater
• Water Treatment
• Field Service Technician
• Senior Field Service Technician