Electrician (Field Technician) Full Time Job

Electrician (Field Technician) – Brackenfell, Cape Town.

A leading irrigation technology company specializing in irrigation and water system automation and control seeks the services of a young, enthusiastic, self motivated field service technician. The successful candidate will operate from the company’s Cape Town based offices.

Requirements:

• Matric (Grade 12) with English and Afrikaans languages (fluent this is a pre-requisite as majority of our clients are Afrikaans farmers.
• Ideal qualifications – An electrical trade qualification (N2/N3), mechatronics diploma or degree, electronics / electrical diploma or degree
• Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Proficient computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Excel, Power Point, Word and Outlook.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct on site visits to clients to carry out fault finding and servicing of existing automation and control products and systems as supplied by the company.
• Conduct on site visits to clients to carry out the installation, setup, testing and commissioning of new automation and control products and systems on behalf of the company.
• Conduct on site visits to clients to carry out the installation, setup, testing and commissioning of pump motor control panels and systems on behalf of the company.
• Administer your time usage and the movement of stock in your possession making sure these are accurately accounted for booked out to client/s.
• Provide client training on newly installed and existing control and automation systems offered by the company.
• Be willing and available to assist clients telephonically at stipulated times.
• At all times be medically fit to perform duties.
• Be willing to travel extensively within the region and work beyond normal operating hours when required to do so.
• Render technical assistance and advice in the production and assembly of control panels.
• Be willing to perform other duties within the companies over and above those stated above.

Work Experience:

• Technical background with 2 years experience as a Field Service Technician, Electrical Technician or Industrial Electrician in a similar field.
• Experience in AC Variable Speed Drives and Soft Starters (motor controls), Programmable Logic relays, Instruments and Hydraulic Valves and Hydraulic Controls will be advantageous

Personal Attributes:

• Responsible, accountable and have the ability to work independently under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, confident and assertive.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of employees.
• Team player, flexibility and be able to adapt to change.
• Strong relationship builder, customer service orientated.