Cummins Is Hiring: Field Service Technician – Cape Town, South Africa
Description
We are looking for a talented FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN to join our team specializing in SERVICE for our DISTRIBUTION BUSINESS SEGMENT in CAPE TOWN, WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA.
In this role, the candidate will make an impact in the following ways:
Power Generation Systems Knowledge – Demonstrates knowledge of Cummins and industry standards by complying with all safe work procedures including Personal Protective Equipment to create a safe work environment; interprets and analyses Power Generation system operation and integration (switch gear, power system controls, uninterruptable power supply, etc.) by applying tools, service publications (Cummins, Original Equipment Manufacturer) and taking measurements to efficiently and correctly diagnose and repair.
Engine Systems Interactions – Interprets and analyzes the interactions of internal and external electrical and mechanical systems (exhaust, heating, cooling, fuel systems, driveline, aftertreatment, controls, sensors, etc.) by applying tools, service publications (Cummins, Original Equipment Manufacturer) and taking measurements to efficiently and correctly diagnose and repair
Product Repair and Maintenance – Repairs and maintains mechanical/electrical products following guidelines, using required tools within standard repair time to ensure a quality repair; disassembles and assembles engines or power generators following guidelines, using required tools to ensure a clean and organized environment; inspects and replaces parts and components following re-use guidelines to minimize customers cost of ownership; performs progressive damage check following guidelines to restore to pre-failure condition.
Electronic Service Tool Application – Identifies the suite of available hardware and software tools required for a service event; utilizes the appropriate electronic tool set to maintain the product or diagnose and troubleshoot an issue; interprets electronic tool results or recommendations to establish next steps for service resolution
Diagnostics Application – Translates customer complaints to develop troubleshooting plan; troubleshoots issue following guided work flows, procedures, specialized equipment such as mechanical and electronic service tools, and diagnoses computer software to isolate failed components to enable a successful repair; validates repair by duplicating complaint to ensure it has been resolved; documents results of troubleshooting in business systems to communicate what has been done for payment and historical tracking.
Technical Escalation – Obtains product technical issue information and utilizes available resources including data management tools; elevates issues to a higher level of expertise, balancing timeliness of customer response with investigation efforts; captures all troubleshooting steps in the appropriate database in order to ensure seamless transitions and accurate response to ticket resolution in a timely manner.
To be successful in this role the candidate will need the following:
Apprentice Certified Power Generation/ Electrical Technician
Basic level field service work experience
Electrical background required – Panelling experience is advantageous
High Voltage/ Low Voltage experience
Job SERVICE
Primary Location South Africa-Western Cape-Cape Town-South Africa, Cape Town, Cummins Distributor
Job Type Shop
Recruitment Job Type Technician
Job Posting Jun 14, 2023, 1:49:18 AM
Unposting Date Ongoing
Organization Distribution Business
Role Category Hybrid – Potential for Partial Remote
Req ID: 230005JW
This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
