BMH Field Service Engineer/Technician

Metso; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and incentives

Training and development

Job summary

Metso is hiring a Field Service Technician – BMH Equipment in Cape Town to install, commission, maintain, and repair bulk material handling equipment, maximizing uptime and safety.

You will report to the Field Service Manager – Bulk Hub, Southern Africa and collaborate with customers, suppliers and site personnel to deliver high-quality field service and optimize equipment performance. Travel locally and internationally may be required.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12).
• Mechanical, Electrical, or Millwright Trade Certificate.
• Strong experience with bulk material handling equipment, including stacker reclaimers, wagon tipplers, conveyors, apron feeders, and ship loaders.
• Solid experience with electrical control systems, instrumentation, Siemens PLCs, HMI systems, SCADA platforms, motor control centers, variable speed drives, sensors, and industrial automation systems.
• Demonstrated experience in commissioning, shutdowns, fault finding, maintenance, and troubleshooting within mining, port, or industrial environments.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, electrical schematics, control drawings, instrumentation diagrams, manuals, and OEM documentation.
• Knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act, construction safety requirements, hazard identification, inspections, audits, and legal compliance obligations.
• Strong technical background in bulk material handling equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, slew systems, and rail systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, customer relationship, planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Valid driver's license.
• Valid passport.
• Ability to work under pressure, travel locally and internationally, and work extended hours, shifts, weekends, and shutdown periods when required.
• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in harsh outdoor and industrial environments.
• Medically fit to perform site-specific duties.
• OEM training on bulk material handling equipment would be beneficial

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair stacker reclaimers, apron feeders, wagon tipplers, and related bulk material handling equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical, instrumentation, PLC, SCADA, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical faults while supporting automation upgrades and system improvements.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities, including shutdowns, overhauls, component replacements, recommissioning, calibration, and functional testing.
• Conduct equipment audits, inspections, hazard assessments, risk reviews, and safety activities to ensure compliance with mining, construction, and site-specific safety requirements.
• Lead and mentor technicians and artisans on site, supervise contractors, and act as a technical authority during breakdowns and critical interventions.
• Support maintenance planning, scheduling, spare parts recommendations, fault analysis, root cause investigations, and technical reporting.
• Liaise with customers, operations, engineering teams, suppliers, and other stakeholders to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Promote a strong safety culture, participate in safety reviews and meetings, and ensure safe work practices are followed at all times.

Skills

Bulk material handling

Electrical control systems

Siemens PLCs

HMI systems

Troubleshooting

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Mechanical Electrical or Millwright Trade Certificate

Tools

SCADA

SCADA platforms

VSDs (variable speed drives)

Job description

Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials – the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life.

Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources.

Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you’re supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration.

This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 09/18/2026

JOB TITLE: Field Service Technician – BMH Equipment – CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA.

We're looking for a Field Service Technician – BMH Equipment to join our Field Services Team.

In this role, you'll be responsible for providing technical support, maintenance, commissioning, troubleshooting, and repair services for bulk material handling equipment while supporting safe and reliable customer operations. Your work will play a key part in maximizing equipment performance, minimizing downtime, and delivering excellent customer service.

You will report to the Field Service Manager – Bulk Hub, Southern Africa.

This role is based in Cape Town, South Africa.

Team you belong to

You will join the Field Services Team, working closely with management, Metso employees, suppliers, subcontractors, customers, and site personnel. The team is committed to delivering safe, high-quality field service support and maintaining strong customer relationships across bulk material handling operations.

What You'll Do

• Install, commission, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair stacker reclaimers, apron feeders, wagon tipplers, and related bulk material handling equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical, instrumentation, PLC, SCADA, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical faults while supporting automation upgrades and system improvements.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities, including shutdowns, overhauls, component replacements, recommissioning, calibration, and functional testing.
• Conduct equipment audits, inspections, hazard assessments, risk reviews, and safety activities to ensure compliance with mining, construction, and site-specific safety requirements.
• Lead and mentor technicians and artisans on site, supervise contractors, and act as a technical authority during breakdowns and critical interventions.
• Support maintenance planning, scheduling, spare parts recommendations, fault analysis, root cause investigations, and technical reporting.
• Liaise with customers, operations, engineering teams, suppliers, and other stakeholders to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Promote a strong safety culture, participate in safety reviews and meetings, and ensure safe work practices are followed at all times.

What You'll Bring

• Matric (Grade 12).
• Mechanical, Electrical, or Millwright Trade Certificate.
• Strong experience working with bulk material handling equipment, including stacker reclaimers, wagon tipplers, conveyors, apron feeders, and ship loaders.
• Solid experience with electrical control systems, instrumentation, Siemens PLCs, HMI systems, SCADA platforms, motor control centers, variable speed drives, sensors, and industrial automation systems.
• Demonstrated experience in commissioning, shutdowns, fault finding, maintenance, and troubleshooting within mining, port, or industrial environments.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, electrical schematics, control drawings, instrumentation diagrams, manuals, and OEM documentation.
• Knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act, construction safety requirements, hazard identification, inspections, audits, and legal compliance obligations.
• Strong technical background in bulk material handling equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, slew systems, and rail systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, customer relationship, planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Valid driver's license.
• Valid passport.
• Ability to work under pressure, travel locally and internationally, and work extended hours, shifts, weekends, and shutdown periods when required.
• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in harsh outdoor and industrial environments.
• Medically fit to perform site-specific duties.
• OEM training on bulk material handling equipment would be beneficial

What's In It For You

• Purpose-led work: Helping keep essential operations running safely and efficiently.
• Safety and wellbeing first: A strong safety culture and access to local wellbeing and healthcare services.
• Competitive pay and incentives: Including applicable local pay practices.
• Stable long-term employment: With opportunities to build your skills and grow your career.
• Well-equipped work environment: Tools, equipment and PPE provided.
• Training and development: Ongoing skills development, tickets and learning programs.
• Supportive team culture: A practical, safety-focused team that supports each other and gets the work done together.

Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.

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