Field Service Engineer - Durban at GEA Group

The key responsibilities & priorities for the role:

• Deliver service execution of the highest quality.
• Be professional in their dealings and communication with the customer.
• Identify service opportunities and leads and communicate to the responsible GEA personnel.
• Be the “face” of the organization. The tasks and responsibilities for the role include:
• Troubleshooting of GEA equipment and other manufacturer’s equipment.
• Performing of planned and unplanned services and maintenance and repairs to equipment of all types and sizes as per applicable GEA SOP’s and maintenance manuals.
• Installation and Commissioning of Equipment.
• Assist in Service Project Execution activities.
• Overhauling of equipment.
• Performing of tasks as per the defined and strict schedule to meet the deadline.
• Carry out site visits, audits and monitor site performance.
• Gathering and classifying data using various measuring equipment applicable to the equipment.
• Read gauges and instruments, and adjusts mechanisms such as valves, controls, and pumps to control level of fluid pressure and distribution in systems.
• Operate various equipment in compliance with legal guidelines.
• Testing of malfunctioning systems and components using electrical, mechanical, digital, and pneumatic controls.
• Coordinate with other departments for various purposes like budget expenditures, deadlines and other technical support.
• Preparation of estimates for repairs and maintenance, installation and commissioning of equipment.
• Maintaining of records of repairs and maintenance of equipment requiring future service as per maintenance schedules, corporate governance, legal requirements and customer requirements.
• Coordinating of work schedules with other departments and shops in order to keep inconvenience to a minimum.
• Providing of technical direction to service personnel.
• Adhering and following all HSE governance of GEA and customers.

Your profile and qualifications:

• Candidate are likely to have earned a Certificate or Diploma or relevant qualification as an Artisan in one of technical fields relevant to our organization.
• The successful candidate will be a seasoned artisan/FSE with a minimum work experience of 5 years within our Industry.
• Correspondingly, the candidate should prove his/her ability to read and understand basic schematics and diagrams in his/her relevant field of expertise.
• The candidate should have sound knowledge of the Health and Safety acts and legal requirements pertaining to the industry and preferably have completed Health & Safety training courses.

Profound experience in either of the following trades:

• Mechanical
• Electrical AC & DC
• Millwright
• Fitter & Turner
• Refrigeration