Service Technician Mechanical

SUMMARY:
The hands-on servicing installation and commissioning of boilers, i.e. Heavy and Light Fuel Oil, Gas, Coal and Electrically powered boilers.

POSITION INFO:

SERVICE TECHNICIAN – Trade certificate

Port Elizabeth

Reporting to the Area Service Manager the primary purpose of this position will be the hands-on servicing installation and commissioning of boilers, i.e. Heavy and Light Fuel Oil, Gas, Coal and Electrically powered boilers. Willing to travel regularly (local and abroad) and willing to work long hours.

QUALIFICATIONS

Trade Certificate (Millwright/Electrical or Instrumentation/Electronics)

An unendorsed drivers’ licence

Diploma in Electronics/Electrical Engineering will be advantageous

Project Management certificate will be advantageous

Certified gas practitioner’s license will be advantageous

Wireman’s license will be advantageous

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of five years Electrical or Mechanical experience in an after-sales-service environment also covering the following fields: Mechanical Fitting, Electronics, PLC Controls, Maintenance, Fault Finding and Instrumentation

Drawing up and understanding wiring diagrams for PLC’s

Panel building, design and layout of electrical panels

Boiler servicing and commissioning will be advantageous

Computer literacy-MS Office, emails and internet

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Stand-by duties covering mechanical and electrical services

Installation and commissioning of new and second-hand boilers, burners and auxiliary equipment

Supervise and manage all site work with your team being hands on in the field and office

Communication with the client and you senior suggesting repairs and possible site improvements

Make sure data packs are updated and loaded onto the system

Make sure all site work is done safely and as per company procedure (make sure all paperwork  is in order before work commences)

Do courtesy calls to clients and find new work

Do and assist with quotes on new enquiries

Follow up on orders and have site orders signed off for invoicing purpose.

➢ Must be able to work away from home for a minimum of 1 week at a time when necessary.

➢ Interviews will take place in PE – no online interviews permitted.