Group

Field Service Technician

KHS Group  |  Nairobi | Engineering | Experienced professionals

YOU AND KHS:
TOGETHER WE’RE WORLD CLASS

Short description

KHS is a subsidiary of Salzgitter AG. As one of the world's leading manufacturers of filling and packaging systems for beverages and liquid food we are a world-class player. Our customers have trusted in our passionate pioneering spirit and first-class technologies for over 150 years. However, we can only remain world class if we continue to find new employees who make just as high demands of themselves and the quality of their work as our customers make of us at KHS. Are you one of them?

 

 

Your responsibilities

  • Promptly attend and solve customer break downs and all service and maintenance requirements.
  • Carry out scheduled services and service visits
  • Prepare service and audit reports by collecting, analysing and summarizing information and data.
  • Meticulously document services, conversions and overhauls by completing the required forms, logs, reports and records.
  • Maintain system and product base.
  • Testing systems and analysing data.
  • Prepare overhaul plans and spare parts lists.
  • Provide technical clarifications to customers, recommending improvements, modifications, conversions and upgrades to optimize efficiency.
  • Maintain and develop relationships with existing customers, attending all meetings where required
  • Handle and maintain company equipment responsibly, reporting defects in a timely manner.
  • Maintain product and company reputation at all times
  • Respect and adhere to all international safety standards and regulations.

Your profile

  • You must be a Tanzanian citizen.
  • University degree (Bachelor’s degree or above) in automation/electronics engineering.
  • At least 2 years’ experience in the beverage industry in automation & programming.
  • Advance electrical skills. Siemens S5/S7, ICONIX, B&R, KUKA, Simotion/ Sinamics TIA Portal.
  • Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English. Knowledge of German would be an advantage.
  • Excellent report writing skills.
  • Profound knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel; Power Point and Outlook.
  • Ability to work under pressure in a team, adhering to deadlines.
  • Solution oriented mindset. 
  • Must be a strong team player with the ability to work in a multicultural environment.
  • Must be able to read all types of technical drawings, layouts and design specifications
  • Willingness to travel extensively within Africa

Benefits

  • Good work/life balance.
  • Excellent opportunities for personal development
  • Extensive variety of training courses
  • International work environment..
Apply now

Contact Person

Karen Mathews
HR Manager

Why KHS?

KHS is a global manufacturer of filling and packaging systems. With around 5,000 employees and KHS sites in over 40 countries we play a leading role in the industry. We always focus on quality, customer orientation, sustainability and reliability – and have done for over 150 years.

In order to ensure our success in the future, too, we need first-class employees – and we also have plenty to offer them.