Description:
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 certification
- Knowledge of industrial emissions compliance standards
- Strong time management, independence, and problem-solving abilities
- Customer-focused with professional communication and brand representation skills
Key Responsibilities:
- Commission incinerators, furnaces, cremators, and control systems (in-factory & on-site)
- Perform start-up procedures, safety checks, and performance testing
- Diagnose and repair burner, control system, electrical, refractory, and instrumentation faults
- Conduct preventive maintenance, part replacements, and troubleshooting (remote & in-person)
- Train clients on safe operation and basic maintenance
- Replace worn/damaged components: refractory linings, sensors, control modules
- Complete all field documentation: job cards, reports, checklists, and signoffs
- Collaborate with engineering and R&D teams to improve product performance and resolve field issues
- Contribute to maintenance schedules, SOPs, and client audit readiness
- Occasionally coordinate with subcontractors or third-party service providers
Only qualified candidates will be shortlisted & only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Shortlisted applicants will undergo a practical and technical assessment.
Requirements:
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 certification
- Knowledge of industrial emissions compliance standards
- Strong time management, independence, and problem-solving abilities
- Customer-focused with professional communication and brand representation skills
Key Responsibilities:
- Commission incinerators, furnaces, cremators, and control systems (in-factory & on-site)
- Perform start-up procedures, safety checks, and performance testing
- Diagnose and repair burner, control system, electrical, refractory, and instrumentation faults
- Conduct preventive maintenance, part replacements, and troubleshooting (remote & in-person)
- Train clients on safe operation and basic maintenance
- Replace worn/damaged components: refractory linings, sensors, control modules
- Complete all field documentation: job cards, reports, checklists, and signoffs
- Collaborate with engineering and R&D teams to improve product performance and resolve field issues
- Contribute to maintenance schedules, SOPs, and client audit readiness
- Occasionally coordinate with subcontractors or third-party service providers
Only qualified candidates will be shortlisted & only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Shortlisted applicants will undergo a practical and technical assessment.
- 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
- SAQCC Gas Certification or Gas Practitioner Registration (Highly preferred)
- Working at Heights and/or Confined Space certification
- Knowledge of industrial emissions compliance standards
- Strong time management, independence, and problem-solving abilities
- Customer-focused with professional communication and brand representation skills
- Commission incinerators, furnaces, cremators, and control systems (in-factory & on-site)
- Perform start-up procedures, safety checks, and performance testing
- Diagnose and repair burner, control system, electrical, refractory, and instrumentation faults
- Conduct preventive maintenance, part replacements, and troubleshooting (remote & in-person)
- Train clients on safe operation and basic maintenance
- Replace worn/damaged components: refractory linings, sensors, control modules
- Complete all field documentation: job cards, reports, checklists, and signoffs
- Collaborate with engineering and R&D teams to improve product performance and resolve field issues
- Contribute to maintenance schedules, SOPs, and client audit readiness
- Occasionally coordinate with subcontractors or third-party service providers