Customer Equipment Engineer

Buckman; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment manufacturer is seeking a Customer Equipment Engineer to support operations in South Africa. This role involves providing technical resources and fostering relationships to drive performance while requiring extensive travel to various challenging plant sites. The ideal candidate will have a national diploma or degree in relevant fields and 2-3 years of experience in industrial chemical systems. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in engineering or maintenance in key markets.
• Familiar with pumps and control monitors for chemical systems.
• Ability to lead a HAZOP study.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical resources for Buckman South Africa.
• Support management in continuous improvement projects.
• Travel extensively to challenging plant sites.

Skills

Technical expertise in equipment

Understanding of chemical systems

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

National diploma or degree in relevant fields

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Customer Equipment Engineer – Marketing Sales Operations

Location: Hammarsdale, Durban, South Africa

Language(s) Requirements: English

Seniority Level: Intermediate Level

Employment Type: Full-Time

A Customer Equipment Engineer position has become available in the Sales Division, based in Hammarsdale.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical resources as a subject matter expert to support the Buckman South Africa business.
• Supply product knowledge of Buckman processes, products, functions, and impact on operational performance.
• Foster relationships and become a trusted advisor to drive project performance.
• Standardize equipment design and maintain alignment with global equipment standards.
• Deliver customer equipment technical resources aligned with Buckman South Africa’s goals and objectives.
• Facilitate and coordinate HCAS governance of customer service equipment.
• Perform HAZOP studies and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate asset management for customer service equipment.
• Ensure equipment planning, asset management, and reporting processes are established.
• Support management in identifying, managing, and implementing continuous improvement projects.
• Travel extensively; be physically fit and able to work independently at challenging plant sites.
• Demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and self‑discipline skills.

Qualifications

• National diploma, degree, or equivalent in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience with Buckman’s key markets and associated equipment.
• Knowledge of engineering or maintenance of pumps and control monitors used in industrial chemical feed systems.
• Understanding of materials of construction and material compatibility.
• Familiarity with and ability to lead a HAZOP study.
• Driver’s licence, computer literacy, basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, and understanding of business systems.

They will be a people‑person, practically oriented, able to handle pressure, a problem solver, and a self‑motivated team member.

Equity Statement

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace when recruiting internally and externally.

It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals. Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be shortlisted.

If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider yourself unsuccessful. Closing date: 30 September.