Service Engineer (Diesel Mechanic)

SUMMARY:
Company based in Northern Cape is looking for a Service Engineer (Diesel Mechanic) ASAP.

POSITION INFO:

• Matric (Grade 12/N3)
• Trade tested as Diesel Mechanic or Earthmoving Mechanic is essential or Mechanical / engineer Degree
• Minimum 4-5 Years Experience On Earthmoving Equipment.
• Electric / Hydraulic faultfinding skills
• Welding skills
• Ability to identify potential hazards
• Carry out service, troubleshooting and repairs as per OEM standards and requirements
• To complete/oversee the repairs of any defect found
• Complete complaint, cause and correction on service job card for sign off
• Timely complete all relevant administrative requirements, including, but not limited to service job cards and technical data sheets.
• Downloading of software (Sculi)
• Woek according to OEM standard repair times
• Use and understand diagnostic equipment
• Choose alternative ways of carrying out tasks (innovation)
• Operate electrical and mechanical equipment pertaining to the job i.e. power tools
• Ensure integrity of all related tools of trade
• Work according to occupational health, safety and environment requirements
• Supervision of employees where applicable, artisan assistant, apprentice
• Co-ordination and collaboration of employees working on the same equipment
• Helping where needed and carrying out any reasonable request
• Needs to attend training courses, online and in Springs
• Will work shifts which do not correspond to normal shift times
• Required to work overtime at very short notice
• Occasional travel away from home.
• Provide training to customers about correct usage of equipment and maintenance
• Compiling of parts list
• Identifying of components
• Prepare and submit time sheets
• Driving, using, maintaining and taking care of field service vehicle
• Completing of warranty and upgrade claims
• Submitting warranty, SEU components with correct tagging and plugging
• Collaborate closely with technical department to resolve technical issues
• Provide training to apprentices on how to identify and resolve issues, repairs, maintaining, etc
• Provide technical support to customers during normal time and after hours