Overview
Valve Technician Jobs in Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa at Macsteel Service Centres SA (Pty) Ltd
Title: Valve Technician
Company: Macsteel Service Centres SA (Pty) Ltd
Location: Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa
Purpose
Job Description,
The valve Technician installs, repairs, inspects, and maintains industrial valves, actuators, and flow control equipment to ensure safety and operational efficiency. The role combines hands-on technical work while ensuring adherence to schedules, planning and execution of valve servicing and assembly jobs.
, Requirements,
- Matric / Grade 12 or technical certificate essential.
- Engineering diploma/certificate would be advantageous (N3 or higher, B-Tech, Millwright).
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in the Engineering/Manufacturing/Production/Water Industry.
- Knowledge of the Fluid Control products (Bermad or similar hydraulic control valves) essential.
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings, as well as draw and create detailed sketches by hand, including measuring distances, rights, tolerances etc.
- Driver’s licence essential.
- Prepared to travel to various job sites as and when required.
- Must be prepared to work overtime and be on standby if required.
- Excellent communication skills, fluent in English.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Computer literate – prepare excel spreadsheets.
- SAP experience will be advantageous.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
, Duties and Responsibilities,
The following Key Performance Areas are covered by the position:
- Provide efficient and effective technical support to customers on technical products (Valves).
- Provide training to customers and end-users on the proper operation of Bermad Valves.
- Provide training to customers and end-users on the proper operation of Smith Flow Interlock systems.
- Conduct site assessments to identify and troubleshoot any issues or malfunctions, taking appropriate corrective measures.
- Service, repair and assemble Bermad Valves and Smith Flow Interlock systems.
- Conduct thorough testing of installed valves, verifying their proper operation and functionality.
- Recommend viable solutions to reduce production costs as well as improve production processes and product quality.
- Estimate the amount of material, equipment and labour required for repairing of valves on site.
- Maintain accurate documentation of all maintenance activities including maintenance logs and service reports.
- Submit all relevant documents once signed and the job is complete.
- Effect changes to site jobs schedules to ensure that deadlines are met.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to enhancing installation procedures and service quality.
- Identify and provide feedback on cost saving initiatives within area of control.
- Ensure housekeeping and Sheq requirements are in place according to set standards.
- Create customer quotes and general stock/sales related queries using SAP.