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 faultfinding 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 DTIs
• 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