Field service Technician

The Field Service Technician ensures that our Client's customers receive dependable operation of their water treatment plants. The role entails, servicing, operations, maintenance and equipment repairs & troubleshooting on site, delivering safe water quality and meeting service level commitments. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Install and commission water treatment systems in line with engineering drawings, quality standards, and safety rules. • Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance, calibration, and parts replacement on pumps, filters, valves, instruments, and control panels. • Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and process faults, carry out repairs, or escalate complex issues without delay. • Record all service actions, operational data, and risk findings in the digital reporting system on the same day. • Provide clear operating instructions and hands-on training to client personnel. • Verify water quality results, system availability, and performance efficiency during each visit. • Offer technical input on upgrades or service level agreements that improve plant reliability and cost of ownership. • Adhere to all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, completing on-site risk assessments before work starts. • Keep the Field Service Manager informed of emerging risks, parts shortages, and customer concerns. REQUIREMENTS, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE • Minimum: Grade 12 • Preferred: Trade Certificate at NQF 4 • 3 or more years of field service or maintenance experience on industrial equipment; experience in water treatment is preferred. • Non-negotiable: valid Code 8 or 10 driver license and readiness to travel throughout Gauteng and neighbouring provinces. • Proven record of completing maintenance work to specification, on time, and within safety rules. TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES • Reading and interpreting Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams, single-line electrical diagrams, and process flow sheets. • Mechanical and electrical fault finding with multimeters, pressure gauges, flowmeters, and vibration tools. • Basic programmable logic controller and human machine interface interrogation for alarm tracing. • Water quality sampling and on-site analysis to SANS 241 standards. • Use of field service management software for job scheduling and report generation. • Safe isolation, lock-out, and confined-space entry. • Proficient in chemicals handling and dosing. • Adept knowledge in water treatment technologies: Media filters, Membranes, and ancillary components e.g. pumps.

Location: Strand, ZA

Posted Date: 11/24/2025