Sr. Field Service Engineer â South Africa

3 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Alfa Laval Full time

Service Operations Department is looking for a Field Service Engineer to be located in Cape Town, South Africa. This is an interesting and challenging opportunity to be part of a dynamic, motivated & competent team and presents growth opportunities in one of the most interesting markets

The position will be responsible for the Preventive maintenance, repair, fault diagnosis and on-site servicing of Alfa Laval equipmentâs on board ship and Landbase installation namely Decanters, Separators and Plate heat exchangers. The Service Engineer will be required to work across the region & International - envisaged travel will be 2- 3 weeks per month.

Key Responsibilities & Objectives

The position will be responsible for Commissioning, Troubleshooting, Preventive maintenance, Audits, and on-site servicing of Alfa Laval equipment at customer site such as:

  • Commissioning and Troubleshooting High Speed separators, Fresh Water maker and heat exchangers in onboard ships.
  • Troubleshooting of Electrical / PLC controls (EPC controls, 2 touch, Basic & Plus controls) associated with Alfa Laval equipment.
  • Decanters used in food / Waste water application.
  • Executing Audits and maintenance activities related to Service agreements.
  • Training customer crew on operation of  Alfa Laval equipment
  • Preparation of service / audit reports with technical recommendations.
  • Safety Conscious  âThink â Act â Behave Attitudeâ
  • Ad hoc participation in Service projects
  • We are looking for candidates with strong problem-solving skills who work structured and quality-conscious to provide our customers with high-level of service. It is important that you are flexible, independent, robust and thrive in a very active environment with much travel activity â acting as part of a dynamic team with colleagues around the region.
  • Candidates with past Marine Industry experience and high skills in troubleshooting of High Speed Separators (PX Range, GT, Alcap types) and Heat Exchangers are preferred.
  • Should be sound in reading electrical drawings and capable of independent trouble shooting of Electrical control panels.

    Workplace & Hierarchy

    The position is located in Johannesburg, South Africa and the work area is mainly focused on the installed base across the South & East Africa. The position will be reporting to Field Service Team Manager located in Johannesburg.

    Candidate profile

  • A self-starter who is hardworking
  • Customer centric approach
  • Ability to work well both within the team and independently
  • Ability to work well as part of a regional team within a matrix organization
  • Ability to multitask, work to deadlines, people oriented & thriving in multicultural environment
  • Ability to prepare high quality technical report.
  • Team / people oriented, thriving in multicultural environment
  • Dynamic, persistent, reliable and goal oriented
  • Willingness to travel and work across the region on Field Service Jobs whenever needed

  • Background
  • An Engineering Graduate preferably in Marine/Mechanical or relevant technical educational background
  • Minimum 4-6 years of experience in high speed and rotating equipment's used in industries.
  • Application knowledge in food and wastewater is an added advantage.
  • Strong skills in working with Electrical, PLC and Controls
  • Strong communication skills in English, (spoken and written), are essential, along with an understanding of Microsoft Office products.
  • Driving license is required.


  • Johannesburg, South Africa Alfa Laval Full time

    Service Operations Department is looking for a Field Service Engineer to be located in Cape Town, South Africa. This is an interesting and challenging opportunity to be part of a dynamic, motivated & competent team and presents growth opportunities in one of the most interesting markets!! The position will be responsible for the Preventive maintenance,...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa Service Solutions Full time

    Luxury Retail CRMClient relationship Manager South AfricaBased in Sandton Our client, a market leader in Luxury is seeking to employ a CRM for their 3 Luxury stores in South Africa. The candidate will be based in Sandton with travelling as required to other regions ( WC and KZN) A proven Luxury track record will be required, with an in depth...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa Service Solutions Full time

    Luxury Retail CRM Client relationship Manager South Africa Based in Sandton Our client, a market leader in Luxury is seeking to employ a CRM for their 3 Luxury stores in South Africa. The candidate will be based in Sandton with travelling as required to other regions ( WC and KZN) A proven Luxury track record will be required, with an in depth...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa TalentCru Full time

    Are you a dynamic professional with a passion for electronic engineering and a knack for sales? Our client is on the lookout for a talented individual to fill the role of a Services Sales Engineer. If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding position, read on! Diploma/Degree in Electronic Engineering (Light Current) or equivalent industry...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa TalentCru Full time

    Are you a dynamic professional with a passion for electronic engineering and a knack for sales? Our client is on the lookout for a talented individual to fill the role of a Services Sales Engineer . If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding position, read on!   Diploma/Degree in Electronic Engineering (Light Current) or equivalent industry...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa TransUnion Full time

    TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice **What We'll Bring**: Senior Information Security Consultant Senior Information Security Consultant About TransUnion: TransUnion is a global information and insights company which provides solutions that help create economic opportunity, great experiences and personal empowerment for hundreds of millions of people...


  • Johannesburg North, South Africa ORB Diagnostics Full time

    Field service technician (Medical and Laboratory equipment ) Salary range: R180kpa + Petrol reimbursement for business travel+ cell phone allowance **Field Service technician** Primarily focused on servicing, calibrating, repairing, installing, demoing, training and delivering point for care/laboratory equipment and consumables which requires travelling...


  • Gauteng, Johannesburg, South Africa Nutanix Full time

    Nutanix’s job vacancy, Career and Recruitment Job title : Enterprise Account Manager – South Africa jobs in Gauteng Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : May 12, 2024 Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries Sales at Nutanix The Enterprise Account Manager would be a part of the Nutanix field sales team, working closely...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa Talk360 Full time

    **Are you ready to revolutionize South Africa’s calling industry while being part of an exciting, purpose-driven global startup?** You, as Commercial Field Services Manager South Africa, are responsible for the successful offline sales & acquisition of Talk360 in South Africa. This will involve managing and scaling Talk360's Field Services Representatives...


  • Gauteng, Johannesburg, South Africa Roche Full time

    Roche’s job vacancy, Career and Recruitment Job title : Field Service Engineer – Midrand jobs in Gauteng Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : May 02, 2024 Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries Key Challenges Technical Support   In this role, you will be responsible for resolving cases by actively engaging with...

  • Principal Consultant

    4 weeks ago


    Johannesburg, South Africa SRK Consulting South Africa Full time

    Core Functions:Manage geochemistry, contamination and remediation projects;Compile proposals and reports;Coordinate project schedules;Undertake site assessments/field work, when required;Manage budgets;Appoint and manage sub-contractors;Develop and sustain new business and client relationships both within SRK and externally; andDevelop and grow a team and...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa Abbott Laboratories Full time

    **Position Title**: Quality Assurance Manager South Africa (supporting other Africa and EMEA )** **Division**:Abbott Molecular Division** **Location**:Johannesburg** **DO WORK THAT MATTERS.** At Abbott, diverse ideas, perspectives, and expertise allow us to create the life-changing solutions that help people live healthier lives. In 150 countries and...

  • Market Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Johannesburg, South Africa HITACHI ENERGY SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD Full time

    Description : You as a Market Manager will be part of Hitachi Energy business based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Driving the sales team in marketing and sales activities for the business unit and representing the interests of the business unit in the given territory. Developing profitable and sustainable sales for the complete business unit portfolio...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa Construct Executive Search Full time

    Applicants must have the following requirements:Must have a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Degree or a Bachelor of Technology Degree in Electrical EngineeringMust have 6 - 10 years of experience in the Building Electrical Services and Electronic Systems sector.Must be registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer or a Professional Engineering...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa ERM Full time

    Partner – Safety Services Africa Join our Partnership in Africa to spearhead our Technical Safety services expansion! We’re on the hunt for a dynamic individual to elevate our offerings and cater to our Key and HGHV (High Growth High Value) clients across the African continent, particularly in the Mining and Integrated Energy sectors. Your expertise...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa thyssenkrupp Uhde South Africa (Pty.) Ltd. Full time

    Your responsibilitiesThe successful candidate will be required to fulfil the job as summarised below, but not limited to: Lead an electrical engineering and design team for the execution of the electrical scope on EPC and EPCM projects. Adhere to the project schedule and manage the electrical design team to complete a project within the allocated budget....

  • Auto Electrician

    3 weeks ago


    Johannesburg, South Africa Adzuna ZA B C2 Full time

    Grade 12/NQF 4Candidate must be a Trade Tested Auto Electrician or Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic with good electrical knowledge. First preference will go to Auto Electricians 4-5 years experience post apprenticeshipReporting to the Technical Support Manager, the Field Service Technician performs tasks in the electrical and mechanical field including...

  • Auto Electrician

    4 weeks ago


    Johannesburg, South Africa Ultra Personnel Full time

    Grade 12/NQF 4Candidate must be a Trade Tested Auto Electrician or Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic with good electrical knowledge. First preference will go to Auto Electricians 4-5 years experience post apprenticeshipReporting to the Technical Support Manager, the Field Service Technician performs tasks in the electrical and mechanical field including...

  • Auto Electrician

    6 days ago


    Johannesburg, South Africa Ultra Personnel Full time

    Grade 12/NQF 4Candidate must be a Trade Tested Auto Electrician or Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic with good electrical knowledge. First preference will go to Auto Electricians 4-5 years experience post apprenticeshipReporting to the Technical Support Manager, the Field Service Technician performs tasks in the electrical and mechanical field including...

  • Research Analyst

    4 weeks ago


    Johannesburg, South Africa Employ Africa Group Full time

    Our client is seeking to employ candidates to join their Data Research and Processing team.The ideal person has a tertiary degree or similar and/or have the necessary skills and work ethic that will enable them to search for information, online, and not stop until this has been achieved.Requirements:Analytical SkillsTertiary Degree/Diploma Relevant research...