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Field Service Technician

Req ID:  29285
Posted on:  27 Mar 2025
Location: 

Kampala, Uganda

Department:  Customer Projects Deployment & Services
Job Family:  Value Chain


 

 

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

  • Provide 1st level technical support to ensure efficient and effective operation of our solution.
  • Perform daily maintenance, troubleshooting tasks and provide on-site technical support.
  • Perform Repair Center activities.

 

ROLE:

  • Provide the 1st level support for technical issues.
  • Ensure the resolution of incidents within specific time constraints.
  • Perform user management and routine system administration tasks.
  • Respond to requests of other technical teams.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve IT issues.
  • Coordinate service activities with other Field Service Technicians.
  • Maintain a test environment.
  • Perform monitoring activities.
  • Test all new releases and upgrades.
  • Install, configure, optimize & maintain systems and applications.
  • Maintain accurate and updated documentation.

This also involves:

  • Identify situations requiring urgent attention and escalate as appropriate
  • Coordinate deployments with other Field Operations Team members and other teams.
  • Provide feedback and contribute to improvement initiatives.
  • Work outside business hours and availability for on call support depending on business

      requirements.

 

PROFILE:

  • Technical diploma in electrical/mechanical engineering and technical competence in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of training, and/or experience.
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience maintaining and troubleshooting equipment in a factory environment.
  • Fluent in English.
  • Good written and verbal communication.
  • Ability to diagnose and analyze mechanical, electrical, application issues and analyze application server logs.
  • Experience with Microsoft office tools (Excel / Word).
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and demonstrated abilities to diagnose and analyze technical issues.
  • Ability to work in teams.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Customer oriented attitude.

 

Knowledge in one or more of the following fields a plus:

  • Experience troubleshooting computer networks
  • Knowledge of basic IT support tools: FTP, SSH, Putty, SVN, Remote Access
  • Knowledge of basic IT support procedures and tools
  • Knowledge of basic PLC setup and programming

Competencies

  • Deliver efficiently          
  • Understand and resolve issues 
  • Understand the job       
  • Understand the environment
  • Compliance with laws, regulations, Ethics & Integrity

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