Job Description - Field Service Engineer - JohannesburgThe position will be responsible for the Preventive maintenance, repair, fault diagnosis and on-site servicing of Alfa Laval equipment’s, namely Decanters, Separators and Plate heat exchangers. The Service Engineer will be required to work across the region - envisaged travel will be 2- 3 weeks per month.Key Responsibilities & ObjectivesYour primary tasks will be:Key Responsibilities & ObjectivesThe 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 / Wastewater application.Executing Audits and maintenance activities related to Service agreements.Training customer crew on operation of Alfa Laval equipmentPreparation of service / audit reports with technical recommendations.Safety Conscious “Think – Act – Behave Attitude”Ad hoc participation in Service projectsWe 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 – 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 & HierarchyThe position is in Johannesburg, Service Centre 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 profileA self-starter who is hardworkingCustomer centric approachAbility to work well both within the team and independentlyAbility to work well as part of a regional team within a matrix organizationAbility to multitask, work to deadlines, people oriented & thriving in multicultural environmentAbility to prepare high quality technical report.Team / people oriented, thriving in multicultural environmentDynamic, persistent, reliable and goal orientedWillingness to travel and work across the region on Field Service Jobs whenever neededPrevious working experience in Food and process industries.BackgroundAn Engineering Graduate preferably in Marine/Mechanical / Electrical or relevant technical educational backgroundMinimum 8-10 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 ControlsStrong communication skills in English, (spoken and written), are essential, along with an understanding of Microsoft Office products.Driving license is required.About Us Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping. As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too. Meet our dedicated people who always go the extra mile Or sign up for Job Alerts to stay in touch#J-18808-Ljbffr