Technical Service Technician

Level Up - Your Talent Partner; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Level Up - Your Talent Partner is seeking an experienced Technical Service Technician to support industrial electrical and automation systems on client sites in Johannesburg. The role focuses on VSDs, motor control, fault finding and software-based diagnostic environments, with responsibilities spanning commissioning, testing and preventative maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with VSDs/VFDs, PLC/HMI troubleshooting, and the ability to read electrical drawings, with

Qualifications

• Qualification in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience in an industrial electrical or automation environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with VSDs / VFDs and motor control.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Attend client sites to investigate and resolve faults in electrical and automation systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot VSDs and motor control systems.
• Configure, parameterise, commission and replace VSDs where required.
• Perform electrical and automation fault finding on industrial equipment.
• Use software-based diagnostic tools to identify system faults.
• Support PLC, HMI and control-system troubleshooting as needed.
• Complete detailed service reports after site visits.
• Maintain records of configurations and equipment replacements.

Skills

VSDs / VFDs

Motor control

Fault finding

Electrical systems

Electrical drawings

Diagnostics tools

PLC troubleshooting

HMI troubleshooting

Documentation

Driver's license

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Siemens S7

ABB drives

Schneider Electric

Rockwell / Allen-Bradley

Diagnostic software

Job description

An established industrial automation and engineering company is seeking an experienced Technical Service Technician to join its technical support team. The successful candidate will provide hands‑on technical support across industrial electrical and automation systems, with a particular focus on Variable Speed Drives (VSDs), motor control, fault finding and software‑based diagnostic environments.

The role involves working on industrial sites to resolve breakdowns, commission equipment, perform maintenance and troubleshoot electrical and automation systems while providing practical technical solutions that help minimise client downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend client sites to investigate and resolve electrical and automation-related faults.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) and associated motor control systems.
• Configure, parameterise, commission and replace VSDs where required.
• Perform electrical and automation fault finding on industrial equipment.
• Use software‑based diagnostic and configuration tools to identify system faults.
• Support PLC, HMI and control‑system troubleshooting where required.
• Diagnose communication faults within industrial automation systems.
• Assist with the installation, commissioning and testing of automation and electrical equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and technical inspections.
• Identify recurring faults and recommend corrective or preventative solutions.
• Work closely with engineering and automation teams on more complex technical issues.
• Complete detailed service reports following site visits.
• Maintain accurate records of configurations, parameter changes and equipment replacements.
• Communicate professionally with client maintenance, technical and production teams.
• Provide technical recommendations aimed at improving equipment reliability and reducing downtime.
• Relevant qualification in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, Instrumentation, Industrial Automation or a related technical field.
• Proven experience in an industrial electrical or automation environment.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) / Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• Experience working within software‑based automation or diagnostic environments.
• Strong electrical and automation fault‑finding ability.
• Good understanding of motor control and industrial electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics and technical documentation.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Willingness to travel to client sites when required.

Advantageous Experience

• Experience with:
• Variable Speed Drives / Variable Frequency Drives.
• AC motors and motor control.
• MCCs and electrical control panels.
• PLC-controlled equipment.
• HMI systems.
• Electrical fault finding.
• Automation software.
• Field instrumentation.
• Preventative and breakdown maintenance.
• Equipment installation and commissioning.
• Exposure to Siemens, ABB, Schneider Electric, Danfoss, Rockwell / Allen‑Bradley or similar industrial automation technologies.
• Experience working across electrical systems, VSDs and industrial automation software, including diagnosing faults, configuring drives and interpreting alarms and system behaviour.
• Strong technical and practical problem‑solving ability.
• Excellent fault‑finding and diagnostic skills.
• Comfortable working with both electrical test equipment and engineering software.
• Ability to remain calm and methodical during breakdown situations.
• Ability to work independently at client sites.
• Strong safety awareness.
• Good communication and client‑facing skills.
• Professional and service‑orientated approach.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Willingness to continuously learn new automation technologies.

Technical Service Technician • Johannesburg, South Africa