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Field Service Technician - (Diesel Electric/Generators)

East London
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Technical
Reference: PE005430/MT

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Employer: Michelle Tuck cc t/a Staff Solutions

Our client requires Field Service Technicians to join their team in assisting with planned generator maintenance on all of the cellphone towers in the Eastern Cape. The ideal candidate should have a diesel electric qualification and be able to do fault finding and maintenance on the diesel and electrical side of the generator. This is a fixed term contract which could be renewed in line with their client's project contract.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Performs preventative maintenance activities per documented schedules and standards on power generation products in the field.
Able to make use of specialized tools and follows documented procedures and policies to diagnose and complete repairs, including identifying and preparing required parts and tools.
Able to test current and voltage in a safe manner.
Repair and /or replace damaged parts on generators.
Service generators with oil changes.
Sustain and high degree of care and awareness to prevent injuries to yourself and others.
Perform electrical troubleshooting and understand relay logic.
Knowledge of AC/DC power systems.
Willing to live and travel in an austere environment to system sites.
Diligence and ability to operate a computer and fill out reports as required.

Qualifications:

Must have satisfactory driving record with the ability to obtain a fit for work medical certification and pass the company vetting requirements.
A technical qualification and trade tested or equivalent.
2-5 years of years’ experience in the repair and maintenance of generator systems from 8kW to 1MW preferred.
Must demonstrate technical knowledge of electrical generator systems and related engine mechanical failures.
Ability to understand and write written guidelines and procedures, electrical drawings.
Must be able to work well under pressure or within deadlines.
Must be able to travel 80-90% of the time in an assigned region, and/or work overtime, weekends, or holidays, sometimes on short notice.
Know and follow all Company safety rules, including maintaining a safe, clean, and orderly work area, and fully participate in Company accident prevention and safety improvement activities.
Must be able to travel, in company service vehicle, throughout the region.

Essential Requirements:

Drivers licence
Trade Certificate - Diesel Electrical
Travel to the following areas, but not limited to - East London, Queenstown, King Williams Town, Umtata and surrounding areas,
Have a clear criminal record
Must have relevant experience

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About Michelle Tuck cc t/a Staff Solutions

Staff Solutions is a bespoke recruitment agency founded in 2004, with a national footprint. Our team provides both permanent and temporary recruitment services to the majority of industries/sectors throughout South Africa. We are open to international recruitment too. Staff Solutions offers "old-fashioned recruitment ethics and values ", in an advanced technological environment. We pride ourselves in keeping up to date with technological advances, but still retain the personal touch with both our clients and candidates. If you are a General Manager or a General Worker, your application is important to us.