Customer Equipment Engineer

Elchemie; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in chemical manufacturing is seeking a Customer Equipment Engineer in Hammarsdale, Durban. This role requires a tertiary qualification in relevant fields, with at least 2 years of experience in chemical manufacturing. Key responsibilities include providing technical resources, fostering customer relationships, and facilitating asset management. The position offers a competitive salary and extensive travel opportunities.

Benefits

Basic Salary: R25 000 pm

Travel Allowance: approximately R14 000 pm

13th Cheque / Discretionary Performance Bonus

Medical Aid contribution

Group Life Cover

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 - 3 years of knowledge in chemical manufacturing markets.
• Familiarity with materials of construction and compatibility.
• Willingness to travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical resources as a Subject Matter Expert.
• Foster relationships to drive project performance.
• Facilitate HCAS governance of Customer Service Equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of engineering/maintenance of pumps and control monitors

Capability to conduct HAZOP studies

Proficient in MS Office Suite

Effective communication skills

Education

National Diploma/Degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Chemical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Customer Equipment Engineer

Location: Hammarsdale, Durban, South Africa
Industry: Chemical Manufacturing/Maintenance/Equipment | Experience: 2 years (relevant knowledge re engineering and maintenance of pumps and control monitors)
Type: Full-time | Environment: Fast paced, high performance

Our client, a Global leader in Chemical Manufacturing has a Customer Equipment Engineer position available in the Sales Division, based in Hammarsdale. Tertiary qualification in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, with relevant maintenance experience in chemical manufacturing industries required.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Technical Resource: Provides Technical Resources as a Subject Matter Expert to support the business
• Product Knowledge: Knowledge of processes, products, functions, and how they impact operational and front-line performance
• Relationship Building: Foster relationships and become a trusted advisor to drive project performance
• Standardize Equipment: Equipment Design and Standardization, aligned to Global Equipment standards
• Customer Interaction: Provides Customer Equipment Technical Resources that are strategically aligned with goals & objectives
• Safety: Facilitates and coordinates HCAS governance of Customer Service Equipment. Perform HAZOP studies
• Asset Management: Facilitates and coordinates the Asset Management of Customer Service Equipment
• Training and Development: Ensures that Equipment planning, asset management, and reporting processes are in place
• Continuous Improvement and Project Management Support: Supports Management in identifying, managing and implementing Continuous Improvements and Projects

What You’ll Need

• National Diploma/Degree or equivalent in Chemistry/ Biochemistry / Microbiology / Metallurgy / Chemical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 2 - 3 years knowledge of Chemical manufacturing markets
• Knowledge of the engineering or maintenance of various pumps and control monitors associated with industrial chemical feed systems
• Understand materials of construction/compatibility of materials
• Familiar and able to lead a HAZOP study
• Willingness to travel extensively
• Driver’s license
• MS Office Suite

What’s In It for You

• Basic Salary : R25 000 pm (negotiable based on experience and the right skills set)
• Travel Allowance : This allowance is salary band based (approximately R14 000 pm)
• Cell Phone allowance: R450 pm
• 3G / Broadband allowance: R428 pm
• 13th Cheque / Discretionary Performance Bonus equal to the basic salary
• Medical Aid: Company to contribute 50% of the Discovery Essential Saver plan and employee contributes 50% - (assuming that this will cover the member, spouse and up to 3 kids)
• Medical Aid Gap Cover – of R373 pm (being company cost to take care of associates medical costs in cases where the cost for in-hospital procedures or outpatient treatment exceeds the base medical aid rate)
• Provident fund: Company to contribute 7.5% of basic salary and employee is required to contribute a minimum of 7.5%
• Education Assistance Costs for approved Tertiary Education. This covers tuition fees and the cost of books only. The employee also qualifies for study leave as per company policy.
• Tertiary Education Costs for dependents for approved studies for the duration of their study period. This covers tuition and books only.
• The following benefits are paid on the associates’ behalf by the company, as part of the total cost to company costs.
• Group Life Cover – this covers benefits in the event of death will be 3X annual basic salary and for associates with no dependents as defined) and 6X annual basic salary (for associates with dependents as defined).
• Included as part of the Group Life Cover is an automatic Family Protector (i.e. Family Funeral Cover and Education Cover)
• Income Protection – covers the associate for 75% of basic salary in the event of medical boarding / loss of income.

• The career is challenging and there are great prospects for growth.

A Few Things to Know

• The successful candidate must be prepared to travel extensively, must be physically fit and able to work alone at physically challenging plants on surface.
• They will be a people-person, practically orientated, able to handle pressure, a problem solver and a team member who is self-motivated.
• They must be able to communicate at all levels, be organized and self-disciplined.

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