Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer (HVAC & Turbines)

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

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