Job Description

Valmet is looking for a skilled and motivated

Service Technician

to support our Assemble to Order (ATO) and Service Operations department in Durban, South Africa.


This hands-on role is essential to ensuring optimal performance and reliability of customer production equipment and systems. You will be part of a dynamic team focused on delivering high-quality service and technical support across various industrial sectors.


At Valmet, our Flow Control Business Line delivers essential valve technologies and services to industries such as oil & gas, chemicals, pulp & paper, mining, and refining. With a strong global presence and a commitment to innovation and sustainability, we empower our customers to improve performance and reliability.

Location:

Durban, South Africa

In This Role, You Will:

Install, service, and upgrade equipment according to detailed instructions and work orders. Perform scheduled maintenance on customer installations to ensure consistent and reliable equipment performance. Maintain accurate and up-to-date service records to monitor equipment performance and identify recurring issues. Work independently to resolve daily technical maintenance issues related to processing machinery or tools. Follow defined processes and work methods, with supervision provided when necessary. Ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies during all service activities.

What You Bring

:


Relevant technical diploma or certification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or related field). 1-3 years of experience in equipment maintenance, servicing, or technical support roles. Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and manage time effectively. Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high service standards. Willingness to travel nationally or internationally when required. Good communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients and team members. Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite. Code EB driver's license (required). Code C1 driver's license and forklift license (advantageous). Fluent English communication skills

What We Offer

We provide a truly global working environment and an international team of experts to inspire and support you every day. This role offers excellent visibility into the business and the opportunity to grow your technical and service capabilities in a global setting.

Application deadline

: October 21st, 2025

When everything works together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With over 19,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries, and serve an even wider base of process industries with our automation systems and flow control solutions. Our commitment to moving our customers' performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how - and above all, teamwork.


Join the team! www.valmet.com/careers