Valve Technician at Macsteel

Purpose:

• The valve Technician installs, repairs, inspects, and maintains industrial valves, actuators, and flow control equipment to ensure safety and operational efficiency. The role combines hands-on technical work while ensuring adherence to schedules, planning and execution of valve servicing and assembly jobs. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric / Grade 12 or technical certificate essential.
• Engineering diploma/certificate would be advantageous (N3 or higher, B-Tech, Millwright).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in the Engineering/Manufacturing/Production/Water Industry.
• Knowledge of the Fluid Control products (Bermad or similar hydraulic control valves) essential.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, as well as draw and create detailed sketches by hand, including measuring distances, rights, tolerances etc.
• Driver’s licence essential.
• Prepared to travel to various job sites as and when required.
• Must be prepared to work overtime and be on standby if required.
• Excellent communication skills, fluent in English.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Computer literate – prepare excel spreadsheets.
• SAP experience will be advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Duties and Responsibilities    
The following Key Performance Areas are covered by the position:

• Provide efficient and effective technical support to customers on technical products (Valves).
• Provide training to customers and end-users on the proper operation of Bermad Valves.
• Provide training to customers and end-users on the proper operation of Smith Flow Interlock systems.
• Conduct site assessments to identify and troubleshoot any issues or malfunctions, taking appropriate corrective measures.
• Service, repair and assemble Bermad Valves and Smith Flow Interlock systems.
• Conduct thorough testing of installed valves, verifying their proper operation and functionality.
• Recommend viable solutions to reduce production costs as well as improve production processes and product quality.
• Estimate the amount of material, equipment and labour required for repairing of valves on site.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all maintenance activities including maintenance logs and service reports.
• Submit all relevant documents once signed and the job is complete.
• Effect changes to site jobs schedules to ensure that deadlines are met.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to enhancing installation procedures and service quality.
• Identify and provide feedback on cost saving initiatives within area of control.
• Ensure housekeeping and Sheq requirements are in place according to set standards.
• Create customer quotes and general stock/sales related queries using SAP.

Deadline:9th April,2026