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Job Title : Qualified Field Service Technician – Industrial Furnaces
Industry : High-Temperature Process Equipment (incinerators, furnaces, cremators, filtration systems)
Our client, a leading South African manufacturer of high-temperature process equipment, is seeking a skilled and qualified Field Service Technician / Burner & Furnace Technician to join their technical services team in Ballito.
The successful candidate will be responsible for commissioning, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex thermal systems both at the factory and at client sites globally. The role demands a high level of technical proficiency, adaptability, and strong client-facing capabilities.
Minimum Requirements :
- Qualified Millwright or Electrician (Red Seal)
- Valid Code B driver’s license and passport
- Minimum 3 years’ post graduate / apprenticeship experience with industrial combustion systems, burners, or high-temperature processes
- Strong understanding of combustion principles, burner systems (gas / oil-fired), and safety protocols
- Proficiency with PLCs, HMIs / SCADA, industrial control panels, and interpreting electrical / mechanical drawings
- Experience in commissioning, maintenance, and fault-finding of automated thermal equipment
- Exposure to flue gas filtration systems, ducting, fans, and refractory lining installation
- Familiarity with instrumentation (e.g., thermocouples, pressure sensors, flame detection)
- Basic computer literacy (emails, technical reporting, remote diagnostics)
- Physically fit and comfortable working in industrial environments, confined spaces, or remote locations
- Flexible to travel locally and internationally, including extended trips or after-hours availability
Advantageous Certifications & Skills :
SAQCC Gas Certification or Gas Practitioner Registration (Highly preferred)Working at Heights and / or Confined Space certificationKnowledge of industrial emissions compliance standardsStrong time management, independence, and problem-solving abilitiesCustomer-focused with professional communication and brand representation skillsKey Responsibilities :
Commission incinerators, furnaces, cremators, and control systems (in-factory & on-site)Perform start-up procedures, safety checks, and performance testingDiagnose and repair burner, control system, electrical, refractory, and instrumentation faultsConduct preventive maintenance, part replacements, and troubleshooting (remote & in-person)Train clients on safe operation and basic maintenanceReplace worn / damaged components : refractory linings, sensors, control modulesComplete all field documentation : job cards, reports, checklists, and signoffsCollaborate with engineering and R&D teams to improve product performance and resolve field issuesContribute to maintenance schedules, SOPs, and client audit readinessOccasionally coordinate with subcontractors or third-party service providersOnly qualified candidates will be shortlisted & only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Shortlisted applicants will undergo a practical and technical assessment.
SA Registered Office
Suite 05, Ingenuity Office Park, 3 Nandi Mthembu Dr, Ballito, 4420
South Africa Company No. 2013 / / 07
UK Registered Office
33 Ludgate Hill, Birmingham, B3 1BH
Registered in England and Wales Company No.
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