FIELD SERVICE SPECIALIST – VALVES

EDUCATION: Matric

N3/N4 Qualified Fitter /Artisan/Turner/Turner Machinist advantage.

EXPERIENCE : 4 Years Experience in Valves, Actuarators and controls

2 Years’ experience specific to KSB Product

REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge of HP (High Pressure) and LP (Low Pressure) Valves.

Insight into on-site Valve Machining and Lapping

Strong fault‑finding and troubleshooting ability.

Understanding of valve trim, seals, packing, seats, and internal components.

• Precision fitting with reference to components assembly, especially bearings, both white metal sleeve type as well as normal roller and ball bearings and also tilting pad arrangements
• Precision measuring ability both inside and outside micrometers, verniers and depth gauges as well as telescopic gauges, and DTI’s
• Sound engineering practices with regard to fitting of tolerance components, such as sleeves, impellers, couplings etc (Knowledge of fits and tolerances)
• Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings
• Previous or current exposure to equipment installations and “Mechanical Fitting Practices”
• Shaft and coupling alignment, both multiple dial and laser method
• General experience on rotating equipment such as blowers, compressors, gear reducers, motor drives and ideally on multi-stage pumps
• Exposure to pump systems, fault finding and pump systems start up, and commissioning practices
• Support and train current and new Field Service Engineers
• Assist the Field Service Supervisor in the execution of their daily task.
• Demonstrate appropriate behavior in the workplace (attendance, teamwork, safety, etc.)
• Provide work leadership and technical assistance to Field Service Engineers
• Comply with and enforce all KSB Pumps and Valves (Pty) Ltd Policies and Procedures
• Assist fellow employees with daily functions as and when required

Carry out all other reasonable tasks that may be delegated from time to time