Service Technician

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 equipment and multi-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.

• 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.
• Valid passport and a valid driver's licence

• Trade test certificate in Fitting or National Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Refrigeration experience and a formal licence.
• A minimum of 6 years of related experience in the rotating equipment field.
• A high level of analytical ability is required to find solutions to technical problems, both mechanical and electrical.
• Proficiency in problem solving, process analysis, and the capacity to troubleshoot.
• Read and comprehend written technical information in the form of technical manuals, drawings, parts books, and relevant publications is essential.
• Must be medically fit to perform duties and be familiar with job site safety requirements.
• Computer literate and proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• 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.

Howden provides a great benefits package in addition to an attractive salary. The Company also offers the opportunity to work in an exciting, fast paced environment within a global engineering company.