Field Service Technician

Join a global leader in industrial instrumentation and work with cutting-edge gas analysis technology across South Africa and beyond.

A leading international engineering and process automation business is expanding its service team due to increased client demand and new service contracts. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Instrumentation Technician to step into a dynamic, field-based role supporting critical operations within industries such as oil & gas, energy, and heavy manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality on-site and in-house service, maintenance, and technical support on gas measurement equipment

• Perform installation, commissioning, calibration, and fault-finding on gas analysers and continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS)

• Execute preventative and corrective maintenance and verification activities

• Provide diagnostics, repairs, and technical support both on-site and in workshop environments

• Support customers with technical advice on applications, processes, and best practices

• Facilitate customer training sessions where required

• Ensure accurate and timely completion of service reports and documentation

• Participate in standby rotations and SLA-driven response support

• Build and maintain strong client relationships on-site

• Collaborate with internal teams including Sales, Projects, and Technical departments

• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and operational standards at all times

Requirements

Candidate Requirements

• National Diploma in Industrial Instrumentation and/or Trade Test (Instrumentation Mechanician)

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in industrial instrumentation or process measurement

• Proven experience in a field service or maintenance environment

• Hands-on experience with gas analysers is essential (process plant environment, not laboratory-based)

• Strong experience in installation, commissioning, calibration, and fault-finding

• Exposure to continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS) highly advantageous

• Knowledge of field communication protocols (e.g. Profibus, Foundation Fieldbus, Wireless HART) beneficial

• Experience with SAP or service management systems advantageous

• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel extensively

• Valid passport (or ability to obtain one)

• Medically fit and able to work on industrial sites with strict safety requirements

• Clear criminal record required for site access

Benefits

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive market-related salary

• Overtime pay (significant earning potential due to standby and extended hours)

• Travel-related benefits including accommodation, fuel, and daily allowances

• Exposure to international projects and travel into Africa (as experience grows)

• Opportunity to work with leading-edge technology and major industrial clients

Additional Role Insights

• Field-based role with extensive travel (±100 days per year)

• Work includes after-hours, weekend, and standby support

• Fast-paced environment supporting critical plant operations across multiple industries.

How to Apply

If you are a hands-on instrumentation professional looking to take your career into a dynamic, high-impact field service role, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and one of our consultants will be in touch.

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