Balancing Technician

About The Role

Location: Wadeville, Johannesburg, South Africa

Department: Service Centre – Balancing Department

Mode of Employment: Permanent / Full-time

Position Title: Balancing Technician

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Balancing Technician, you will play a critical role in the repair, refurbishment, testing, and delivery of rotating equipment for the power, oil, and gas industries. Working within the Wadeville Service Centre, you will perform high-speed and low-speed dynamic balancing, overspeed testing, quality inspections, and technical reporting while ensuring compliance with international balancing standards and Siemens Energy quality requirements. You will also contribute to production planning, equipment maintenance, continuous improvement initiatives, and the development of junior technicians, helping ensure reliable service delivery and operational excellence.

• Perform high-speed and low-speed dynamic balancing and overspeed testing on turbines, compressors, impellers, generators, gear assemblies, and other rotating equipment
• Ensure all balancing activities comply with applicable balancing standards, procedures, and quality requirements
• Prepare balancing reports, certificates, and technical documentation
• Inspect components before and after balancing to verify quality, safety, and readiness for dispatch
• Maintain balancing machines, equipment, and associated infrastructure to maximize reliability and operational availability
• Maintain balancing accessories including bearings, probes, seals, drive adapters, cardan shafts, and related equipment
• Support production planning by prioritizing balancing activities to meet production schedules
• Mentor and coach trainees while sharing technical expertise across balancing techniques
• Collaborate with production teams to optimize workflow and improve throughput
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to balancing processes and operational efficiency
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized working environment while complying with all safety requirements

• Recognized Mechanical Fitter or Fitter & Turner Trade Certificate
• Grade 12 and a minimum N6 Mechanical Engineering Diploma (or equivalent)
• High-Speed Balancing certification from Schenck or equivalent, including Cabflex3 and CAB Series
• Vibration Analysis Certification (minimum Level
  1)
• More than 5 years of experience in high-speed and low-speed dynamic balancing
• Strong expertise in static and dynamic balancing calculations and theory
• Experience operating balancing software such as Schenck Cabflex3 and CAB Series
• Knowledge of ISO 21940-1, ISO 21940-12, API 617, and other international balancing standards
• Experience working with rotating equipment including turbines, compressors, generators, gearboxes, and fans
• Computer proficiency including SAP, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word

• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities
• Good communication skills in English, both written and verbal
• Customer-focused mindset
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload
• Continuous improvement mindset
• High level of accountability and professionalism
• Flexibility to work overtime and respond to emergency call-outs when required

The Wadeville Service Centre specializes in the repair, refurbishment, testing, and servicing of rotating equipment supporting the power, oil, and gas industries. As part of Siemens Energy, the team combines technical expertise, advanced balancing technologies, and a strong commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement to deliver reliable solutions for customers worldwide.

We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

• Working with a global team
• Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects
• Possibility to take over further tasks within the company
• Supportive work culture
• Medical benefits
• Remote/Flexible work
• Time off/Paid holidays
• Parental leave
• Continual learning through the Learn@Siemens-Energy platform
• e-Learning
• Mentorship
• Coaching
• Open feedback culture