Field Service Technician

A Snapshot of Your Day

We are seeking a highly self‑motivated individual with a strong background in rotating equipment, including expertise in geared compressors, single‑shaft compressors, gearboxes and auxiliaries. The successful candidate will be responsible for servicing Siemens Energy compressors in the petrochemical industry and mines in South Africa and abroad. The role requires a strong emphasis on technical expertise, alignment with guidelines and procedures, and the ability to work effectively within an encouraging team culture.

• Perform all minor, major, and preventive maintenance works on Siemens Energy turbines, gearboxes and auxiliaries.
• Prepare sites by checking tools, parts and equipment required for the work execution.
• Document site activities by preparing daily reports, field service reports, finding records and measurement protocols.
• Perform day‑to‑day activities as part of a team or independently on duties as assigned.
• Identify technical issues promptly, address them, resolve customer concerns and offer expert mentorship to support staff and junior technicians.
• Align with Siemens Energy standard EHS guidelines and quality standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or vocational school in mechanical technician.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a field service environment.
• Workshop fitting, machining and tooling skills will be a great addition.
• Experience working at power stations, petrochemicals, oxygen plants and mines.
• General profound understanding of technical equipment and ability to work with user documentation.
• Analytical skills with an affinity for technology and innovation in the service industry combined with a proactive and convincing attitude.
• Knowledge of and working experience with rotating equipment, especially steam turbines, gearboxes, compressors and auxiliaries would be an asset.

We celebrate diversity and inclusion and do not discriminate based on ethnicity, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

• Opportunities to work with a distributed team.
• Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects.
• Medical benefits.
• Time off, paid holidays and parental leave.
• Continual learning through the Learn@Siemens‑Energy platform.
• Access to a variety of employee resource groups.