SERVICE SPECIALIST – Barloworld Equipment

The Position
Reporting to the Field Service Supervisor, the successful candidate will perform repairs, services and, maintenance on marine Caterpillar Equipment to supplier standards and customer requirements.

Key Accountabilities
• Reoair and maintain earthmoving equipment
• Troubleshoot & repair machine systems problems and failures
• Produce accurate service reports including failure analysis and investigation reports
• Deliver high quality service to all Customers
• Perform repairs in compliance to Company warranty policies and procedures
• Perform all other ad-hoc duties as assigned by Superior

Qualification and Experience
• Qualified diesel mechanic with a trade diploma (National diploma/NQF3) with a minimum of 5 years’ experience specific in the marine industry
• Experience of diesel engines overhauls and knowledge of marine engine systems; ooeration, cooling, fuel, lubrication, ventilation, electrical and electronic systems
• Strong knowledge in fault finding on engine systems
• Computer literacy (MS Office, SAP, AMT, and Microsoft Projects)
• Good report writing skillsand ability to understand and work from Servce Manual
• Good communication skills (written and oral)
• Must be a self-starter and able to work independently
• Think analytically and have a mechanical and practical aptitude
• Have initiative and work accurately
• Caterpillar, MaK and Perkins Engine knowledge and experience will be an added advantage
• Electronic Technician (ET) and Service Information System (SIS) knowledge and experience will be an added advantage
• Must be in possesson of a complete set tools (imperial and metric)
• Must be willing to work also in the mining and construction industry with
the Equipment Field Service Team when required
• Must be prepared to work offshore accommodated on vessels/oiI rigs for long periods of time
• Must be prepared to temporarily work in other countries
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, and public holidays
• Must be able to cope under pressure and varying workloads
• Valid driver’s license