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Field Service Technician - Water Treatment

Davis & Shirtliff Group
Nairobi Posted Oct 9, 2026
On-site

About this role

Field Service Technician - Water Treatment

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Diploma
  • Experience 3 years
  • Location Nairobi
  • Job Field Engineering / Technical

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Install, commission, troubleshoot, repair, service, test and maintain equipment and systems at customer sites.
  • Diagnose faults systematically, identify root causes and implement corrective action.
  • Verify equipment and system performance after repairs, maintenance or commissioning.
  • Attend to service requests within agreed timelines and minimize repeat visits through effective first-time resolution.
  • Prepare accurate service, maintenance, commissioning and inspection reports, including equipment condition, work performed, parts used, recommendations and customer sign-off.
  • Capture field activities using the Company’s service management and digital field-service systems.
  • Provide professional technical advice and explain faults, corrective actions, operating requirements and recommendations to customers.
  • Identify and report additional repair, maintenance, replacement, upgrade and service opportunities.
  • Coordinate or provide technical direction to assistants, subcontractors and other site personnel where required.
  • Maintain and account for assigned tools, test equipment, spare parts, consumables and company vehicles.
  • Comply with Company procedures, occupational health and safety requirements, environmental standards, warranty procedures and technical protocols.
  • Work collaboratively with Sales, Projects, Service and other technical teams.
  • Maintain positive customer relationships and represent the D&S brand professionally.

Qualifications and Experience

  • A higher Diploma/Diploma in Water, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent technical qualification from a recognized institution.

  • At least three (3) years’ relevant experience in water-treatment plant installation, commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting.

  • Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot pumps, dosing systems, filters, valves, control panels, instrumentation and associated equipment.

  • Good knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and control systems.

  • Critical Competencies

  • Customer-focused, professional and service-oriented.

  • Self-driven, reliable and able to work with minimum supervision.

  • Practical and systematic in problem-solving and fault diagnosis.

  • Safety-conscious and disciplined in the use of tools, equipment and company resources.

  • Effective communicators who can explain technical issues to technical and non-technical customers.

  • Team players who are willing to learn and adapt to new technologies and equipment.

  • A valid driving license and willingness to travel extensively for field assignments.

  • Experience with Reverse Osmosis (RO), Ultrafiltration (UF), water softeners, filtration, chlorination and chemical dosing systems will be an added advantage.

  • EPRA Electrical C1/C2 or Solar T2/T3 qualification, or equivalent practical installation experience will be an added advantage.

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