Senior Field Technician Trade Tested Electrician

Personnel Network; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Field Technician to enhance their power generation team. This role demands a Trade-Tested Electrician with a strong background in fault-finding and automation. You will be responsible for commissioning generators, managing high-automation systems, and providing support for installations and maintenance across South Africa. If you're a reliable professional committed to delivering high-quality work and ready for standby shifts, this opportunity is perfect for you. Enjoy outstanding salary and benefits, including a company vehicle and travel compensation.

Benefits

Company Vehicle Provided

Travel Compensation

Industry-Standard Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of post-trade experience required.
• Experience with motorized circuit breakers is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fault diagnostics and commission generators with the team.
• Support installations, operations, and maintenance of generators.

Skills

Fault-Finding Skills

Automation Knowledge

Commissioning Generators

High-Automation Systems

PLC Knowledge

Laptop-Based Diagnostics

Education

Trade-Tested Electrician

Tools

Laptop Software

Generator Controllers

Solar Inverters

Job description

Job alert Senior Field Technician (Trade-Tested Electrician)
Location: Port Elizabeth (PE), with travel across South Africa
Working Hours: Mon–Thu: 07h15–16h30 | Fri: 07h15–13h30
Start Date: ASAP (Urgent Appointment – Current Technician Leaving 1 May)
We are looking for an experienced Senior Field Technician to join a leading power generation company. If you’re a Trade-Tested Electrician with strong fault-finding skills, automation knowledge, and experience in commissioning generators and hybrid systems, this is the role for you!
Key Responsibilities:
Fault Diagnostics using laptop software
Commission Generators & Hybrid Systems with the projects team
Work on Alternators, Motorized Circuit Breakers, and Changeover Switches
Support Generator Installations, Operations, and Maintenance
Manage High-Automation Systems
Possible Involvement in PLC Programming (e.g., Pump Automation)
Travel Across SA for site work (installations, diagnostics, maintenance)
Available for Standby & After-Hours Calls when required
Skills & Qualifications:
Trade-Tested Electrician (completed trade qualification)
Minimum 4 Years Post-Trade Experience
High-Automation Systems & Motorized Circuit Breakers Experience
Experience with Generator Controllers & Solar Inverters
PLC Knowledge is a plus
Proficient with Laptop-Based Diagnostics
Professional & Reliable with strong work ethics
Fluent in Afrikaans (Bonus, but not a requirement)
Ideal Candidate Profile:
Mature & Dependable
Focused on Delivering High-Quality Work
Commitment to Long-Term Business Success
Serious About Standby Shifts & Quick Response
Salary & Benefits:
OUSTANDING SALARY ON OFFER
Company Vehicle Provided
Travel Compensation & Industry-Standard Benefits
Interested? Apply Now!