On Site Services Specialist
3 days ago• Flexible / Remote
Johannesburg, South AfricaCape Town, South Africa
Job Description Summary
The On-Site Service Specialist will have technical knowledge and experience working with GE/Alstom turbines. He/she is responsible for the on-site maintenance of major rotating equipment components. This position requires 60 - 70% travel both domestically and globally.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Maintenance of preventive torques on filters, lubrication as parts of air filters and cleaning, oil level control and liquid sensors, calibration of turbine inductive filters
- Corrective maintenance of steam turbines: replace electronic boards, electrical reducers, inductive sensors, temperature sensors, capacitors, diodes, coupler sources, sensors, encoders, adjust inductive, software, calibrator, motor system
- Realization of internal and external components in steam turbines
- Investigate reported problems and identify/analyze any undesirable trends, made problems for findings
- Analyze data, fetched, tabular data and rationalize working methods
- Ensuring customer satisfaction according to the customer's maintenance, deadline, performance and quality solutions by the area
- Review a maintenance action plan for the purpose of training needs
- Act according to the processes, and procedures of occurrence of occurrences, occurred
- Follow the guidelines and comply with customer procedures, according to the designated action, participating in local operational activities for the execution of internal activities
- Responsible for the correct, maintenance, maintenance and optimization of the company's assets, as well as ensuring the cleanliness and organization of the work area
- Comply with instruction and compliance guidelines, as well as company EHS standards and procedures
- Frequently climbing and descending wind turbines (metallic or concrete structures): all work on steam turbines is carried out at ground level and at approximately 80 meters high.
Required Qualifications:
- Red Seal Certification, Diploma or certificate in Electromechanics, Mechanics, or Mechatronics issued by an educational institution recognized by the Ministry of Education.
- Registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Technician.
- 5 - 7 years' experience in fitting and turning of Steam Turbines.
- Knowledge of the office package (Excel, Word, Power Point, Internet).
- Valid National Driver's License (B).
- Willingness and ability to travel for work globally on short notice and for extended periods of time, including weekends and holidays.
Desired Characteristics:
- Experience in Alstom or GE turbine turbomachinery
- Initiative, teamwork, concentration and good communication.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Valid passport.
- Permitted to work in all power plants in South Africa.
- Analytical ability and accessory suggestion.
- Experience in field service or maintenance
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
#LI-Remote - This is a remote position
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Client-provided location(s): Flexible / Remote, Johannesburg, South Africa, Cape Town, South Africa
Job ID: GE_Vernova-1144962498
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-11-08T18:31:08
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Unconscious Bias Training
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