Generator Service Technician

at  Bidvest Facilities Management

MAIN OUTPUTS

• Completing preventative maintenance and/or basic repair activities on generators or components at the customer site with minimal direction
• Applying the use of specialized tools and following documented procedures and policies to diagnose and complete basic repairs, including preparing required parts and tools
• Escalating unresolved issues to more experienced Field Service Technicians and/or Supervisor
• Performing preventative maintenance activities as per documented schedules and standards on power generation products in the field
• Completing required documentation, such as service worksheets, prove of work pictures, warranty claims via handwritten forms or business system input screens
• Completing training in line with skill and business requirements
• You will be expected to adhere to all our relevant Health, Safety & Environmental policies, procedures and legislation and reports any issues / incidents to their supervisor
• Ability to understand the relationships between GenSet components and inform more senior Field Service Technician as to which GenSet component may be causing the performance issue

THE APPLICANT MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric/Grade 12
• N3-6 Engineering Studies (Electrical/Mechanical)
• Technical diploma either from a Technical College/Trade School or through an accepted national apprenticeship programme
• Trade Test – Mechanical and Parts
• Valid SA Driver’s License
• 3- 5 yrs. servicing, testing, installing, and troubleshooting industrial diesel generators
• Previous Experience on Gen-Set system (would be advantageous)

The summary of the role is to maintain the Clients Generator Fleet including:

• Broad mechanical and electrical repair and maintenance abilities
• Mechanical/electrical repair and maintenance with minimal supervision – hands on exposure to working on power generation products
• Identify safety risks, including completion of any required safety training and the SHE processes
• Effective utilization of diagnostic tools