Service Technician

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Location: Sasolburg, Free State, South Africa, 1947

Howden, a Chart Industries Company, is a global leader in air and gas handling products, services and solutions. Howden's core focus is on providing quality solutions for air and gas handling, and have over a century of experience in doing so.

• Perform service/repair on rotational equipmentandmulti-brand compressors; both oil injected and oil free.
• Ability to interpret- understand PID, drawings, manuals etc related to all types of compressors, turbines and blowers.
• Navigate multi-brand compressor controllers to obtain data to assist in troubleshooting.
• Install new equipment (Construction Job Sites, and Retrofits).
• Conduct statutory and insurance examinations on rotational equipment.
• Diagnose errors or technical problems and determine proper solutions.
• Produce timely and detailed service reports.
• Comprehend customer requirements and make appropriate recommendations.
• Managing of service contracts on customer sites.
• Laser alignment of equipment.
• Commissioning of plant.
• Support workshop associates when required.

• Trade test certificate in Fitting or National Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.

• Must be medically fit to perform duties.
• Must be familiar with job site safety requirements.
• Travelling to various client sites on a regular basis will be required.
• The successful candidate must be in posession of the following:
  • Valid driver's license
  • Valid passport

• A minimum of 6 years related experience in rotating equipment field
• High level of analytical ability is required in order to find solutions to technical problems both mechanical and electrical
• Proficiency in problem solving, process analysis and capacity to troubleshoot.
• Read and comprehend written technical information in the form of technical manuals, drawings, parts books, and relevant publications is essential.
• Computer skill set along with strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• A firm commitment to customer service excellence in all circumstances.
• Basic Technical knowledge of Rotating Equipment, Reciprocating Compressors, Gas Compressor Engines & Turbines. Roots and centrifugal blowers.

Chart Industries, Inc. is a leading independent global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment servicing multiple applications in the Energy and Industrial Gas markets. Our unique product portfolio is used in every phase of the liquid gas supply chain, including upfront engineering, service and repair.