Senior Hvac Engineer - Hybrid Lead Large-Scale Systems

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Howden Africa Compressors & Turbines Division in Sasolburg is seeking a Refrigeration Technician with strong rotating equipment knowledge to perform field service on multi-brand compressors and turbines. You will interpret PID drawings, install equipment, diagnose issues, and prepare detailed service reports.

A trade certificate in Fitting or an NH Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with refrigeration experience and an Ammonia CAT B license is required, with at least 6 years in rotating

Qualifications

• Trade test certificate in Fitting or National Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Refrigeration experience and a formal license in Ammonia CAT B.
• Minimum of 6 years of related experience in rotating equipment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; capable of troubleshooting.
• Proficient in reading technical manuals, drawings, and parts books.

Responsibilities

• Perform service/repair on rotational equipment and multi-brand compressors; oil-injected and oil-free.
• Interpret PID, drawings and manuals for compressors, turbines and blowers.
• Navigate multi-brand compressor controllers to collect diagnostic data.
• Install new equipment at construction sites and retrofits.
• Conduct statutory and insurance examinations on rotational equipment.
• Produce timely and detailed service reports and recommendations.
• Manage service contracts on customer sites and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate with workshop teams and support field technicians.

Skills

Rotating equipment

Problem solving

Field service

MS Office

Education

Trade test certificate in Fitting

National Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Ammonia CAT B license

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Refrigeration Technician

Location: Sasolburg, Free State, South Africa, 1947

Company: Chart Industries

Ensuring Chart's Success.

Howden, a Chart Industries Company, is a global leader in air and gas handling products, services and solutions. Howden's core focus is on providing quality solutions for air and gas handling and having over a century of experience in doing so.

We invite applications for the Service Technician position at our Howden Africa Compressors & Turbines Division in Sasolburg. The Service Technician will provide technical, service and aftermarket- customer support during field service activities on various types of compressors, fans, roots type blowers and turbines. Diagnosing machinery, process and operating problems on rotating machinery and auxiliary equipment.

What Will You Do?

• Perform service/repair on rotational equipment and multi-brand compressors; both oil-injected and oil-free.
• Ability to interpret and understand PID, drawings, manuals, etc., related to all types of compressors, turbines, and blowers.
• Navigate multi-brand compressor controllers to obtain data to assist in troubleshooting.
• Install new equipment (Construction Job Sites and Retrofits).
• Conduct statutory and insurance examinations on rotational equipment.
• Diagnose errors or technical problems and determine proper solutions.
• Produce timely and detailed service reports.
• Comprehend customer requirements and make appropriate recommendations.
• Managing service contracts on customer sites.
• Laser alignment of equipment.
• Commissioning of the plant.
• Support workshop associates when required.

Your Experience Should Be.

• Trade test certificate in Fitting or National Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Refrigeration experience and a formal license/ trade test certificate in Ammonia CAT B.
• A minimum of 6 years of related experience in the rotating equipment field.
• A high level of analytical ability is required to find solutions to technical problems, both mechanical and electrical.
• Proficiency in problem solving, process analysis, and the capacity to troubleshoot.
• Read and comprehend written technical information in the form of technical manuals, drawings, parts books, and relevant publications is essential.
• Must be medically fit to perform duties and be familiar with job site safety requirements.
• Computer literate and proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• A firm commitment to customer service excellence in all circumstances.
• Strong technical knowledge of Rotating Equipment (reciprocating, centrifugal and screw compressors, steam turbines, Roots and centrifugal blowers).
• Valid passport holder, a valid driver's license, and overhead crane license.

Our Benefits Package.

Howden provides a great benefits package in addition to an attractive salary. You will work alongside highly skilled professionals on complex industrial services that make a real impact. Join Howden where performance, innovation, and people development drive success.

Chart Industries is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicants because of his or her race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, military status, marital status, genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law. Additionally, it is and shall continue to be our policy to provide promotion and advancement opportunities in a non-discriminatory fashion.

Chart complies with applicable local, state, and federal statutes governing "equal employment opportunity" and nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leave of absence, compensation and training.