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