April 22, 2024 Field Service Engineer Port Elizabeth , South Africa

GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

Your responsibilities and tasks:

The Field Service Engineer typically executes the tasks of installation and commissioning of equipment, planned and unplanned maintenance and repairs, servicing of equipment as per maintenance schedules, rebuilding of equipment and upgrades & modernization of equipment in the Ammonia Refrigeration industry or Mechanical industry. These activities are performed mostly on the customer’s site but based on the complexity and operational requirements can also be done in-house in our workshops. The position also entails the identification of customer needs, service opportunity leads and communication thereof to the Service Sales and Service Branch teams, supervisory tasks and customer training. S/he will be the face and first contact of GEA to and with the customer. S/he will adhere to high ethical standards and comply with all regulations/applicable laws and corporate governance. Their efforts place an equal priority on the after sales delivery to BA Equipment and BA Solutions. The Field Service Engineer will operate in but not limited to the “location” as indicated above.

The key responsibilities & priorities for the role:

Deliver service execution of the highest quality.

Be professional in their dealings and communication with the customer.

Identify service opportunities and leads and communicate to the responsible GEA personnel.

Be the “face” of the organization. The tasks and responsibilities for the role include:

Troubleshooting of GEA equipment and other manufacturer’s equipment.

Performing of planned and unplanned services and maintenance and repairs to equipment of all types and sizes as per applicable GEA SOP’s and maintenance manuals.

Installation and Commissioning of Equipment.

Assist in Service Project Execution activities.

Overhauling of equipment.

Performing of tasks as per the defined and strict schedule to meet the deadline.

Carry out site visits, audits and monitor site performance.

Gathering and classifying data using various measuring equipment applicable to the equipment.

Read gauges and instruments, and adjusts mechanisms such as valves, controls, and pumps to control level of fluid pressure and distribution in systems.

Operate various equipment in compliance with legal guidelines.

Testing of malfunctioning systems and components using electrical, mechanical, digital, and pneumatic controls.

Coordinate with other departments for various purposes like budget expenditures, deadlines and other technical support.

Preparation of estimates for repairs and maintenance, installation and commissioning of equipment.

Maintaining of records of repairs and maintenance of equipment requiring future service as per maintenance schedules, corporate governance, legal requirements and customer requirements.

Coordinating of work schedules with other departments and shops in order to keep inconvenience to a minimum.

Providing of technical direction to service personnel.

Adhering and following all HSE governance of GEA and customers.

Your profile and qualifications:

Seasoned artisan/FSE with a minimum work experience of 5 years within our Industry.

Read and understand basic schematics and diagrams in his/her relevant field of expertise.

Knowledge of the Health and Safety acts and legal requirements pertaining to the industry and preferably have completed Health & Safety training courses.

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

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