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
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A higher Diploma/Diploma in Water, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent technical qualification from a recognized institution.
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At least three (3) years’ relevant experience in water-treatment plant installation, commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting.
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Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot pumps, dosing systems, filters, valves, control panels, instrumentation and associated equipment.
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Good knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and control systems.
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Critical Competencies
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Customer-focused, professional and service-oriented.
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Self-driven, reliable and able to work with minimum supervision.
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Practical and systematic in problem-solving and fault diagnosis.
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Safety-conscious and disciplined in the use of tools, equipment and company resources.
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Effective communicators who can explain technical issues to technical and non-technical customers.
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Team players who are willing to learn and adapt to new technologies and equipment.
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A valid driving license and willingness to travel extensively for field assignments.
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Experience with Reverse Osmosis (RO), Ultrafiltration (UF), water softeners, filtration, chlorination and chemical dosing systems will be an added advantage.
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EPRA Electrical C1/C2 or Solar T2/T3 qualification, or equivalent practical installation experience will be an added advantage.
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