Field Service Technician

Weir Minerals South Africa Proprietary Limited; Kathu; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development and learning

Wellness support

Job summary

Weir Minerals South Africa Proprietary Limited is seeking a Field Service Technician for the Western Cape. The role involves on-site service, refurbishment of pumps to OEM standards, and preventative maintenance at client sites.

You will communicate faults, support growth, and ensure equipment reliability. Requires Matric/Grade 12 or N3, a Qualified Artisan, and a valid driver’s license; Microsoft Office proficiency is expected, with N4 in Mechanical Engineering a plus.

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 or N3 with Physical/Engineering Science & Mathematics.
• Qualified Artisan (Fitter or Millwright).
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Safety First: Demonstrate commitment to zero harm.
• Equipment Refurbishment: Refurbish pumps and other Weir equipment to OEM standards.
• On-site Service: Provide service at client sites including repair and maintenance of pump units.
• Customer Communication: Inform customers of faults and advise on corrective steps.
• Business Growth: Identify on-site opportunities and support growth and customer satisfaction.
• Maintenance Execution: Perform prescriptive-based maintenance for reliability.

Skills

Valid Driver’s license

Microsoft Office

Education

Matric/Grade 12 or N3 (with Physical/Engineering Science & Mathematics)

Qualified Artisan (Fitter or Millwright)

N4 in Mechanical Engineering (nice-to-have)

Job description

Field Service Technician

Location: Brand se Baai, Lutzville, Western Cape

Work Arrangement: Onsite

What we do at Weir

We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.

Make your impact

You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.

What you’ll do

• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.
• Equipment Refurbishment: Perform refurbishment of pumps and all other Weir equipment to OEM standards, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• On-site Service: Conduct service-related duties on client sites, including repair services of pump units, daily troubleshooting, and maintenance activities.
• Customer Communication: Inform customers of any faults or damages on pumps, advising on necessary corrective steps to resolve issues effectively.
• Business Growth: Identify opportunities on site and liaise with the Field Service Supervisor to support business growth and customer satisfaction.
• Maintenance Execution: Perform prescriptive-based maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and operational efficiency.

What you’ll bring

• Matric/Grade 12 or N3 qualification (with Physical/Engineering Science & Mathematics).
• Qualified Artisan (Fitter or Millwright).
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office.

Nice-to-haves

• N4 qualification in Mechanical Engineering.

Why join Weir?

We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes. We're passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies. We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We're working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Career development and learning support.
• Access to global inclusion networks.
• Regional and team-specific benefits.
• Sharebuilder scheme.
• Wellness support for you and your family.
• Collaboration with global teams.
• Study support.

#LI-ES1 #Minerals We are Weir. And the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing. Quickly adapting. Continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each and every one of us doing the best work of our lives. It's a big challenge - but it's exciting. And it's one we can't wait to be part of. Thank you for your interest in joining us.