Job Description

Power Generation Field Service TechnicianDescriptionWe are looking for a talented POWER GENERATION 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 analyzes 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 determine next steps for service resolution.
• 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.

QualificationsTo be successful in this role the candidate will need the following:

• Millwright Trade Certificate / Diesel Trade certificate
• Current relevant electrical certification with High Voltage/ Low Voltage experience
• Have a deep understanding of Diesel Engines and Generators in general and be familiar with Cummins' Service Tools - InPower & InSite
• Be familiar with different types of Generator Controllers in the market. Power Generation/ Electrical Technician

Job SERVICEPrimary Location South Africa-Western Cape-Cape Town-South Africa, Cape Town, Cummins DistributorJob Type ShopRecruitment Job Type TechnicianJob Posting May 31, 2024, 1:15:20 PMUnposting Date OngoingOrganization Distribution BusinessRole Category Hybrid - Potential for Partial RemoteRelocation Package IneligibleReq ID: 240004NA

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