Field Services Technician

FLSmidth; eMalahleni; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company based in eMalahleni is seeking a Field Service Technician to ensure equipment functionality and assist with commissioning. The ideal candidate will have 5 years of engineering experience and a thorough knowledge of mining equipment. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and evaluating machinery in a multinational environment. Excellent team collaboration skills are essential, and applicants with a valid Code EB Driver's License are preferred.

Benefits

Equal opportunity workplace

Qualifications

• 5 years' working experience in the engineering discipline.
• Valid Code EB Driver's License.
• Ability to work alone and without guidance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure equipment is operational and installed as per specifications.
• Assist with commissioning equipment and provide close out reports.
• Evaluate performance of machinery and equipment.

Skills

Qualified Artisan: Fitter/Millwright

Experience with ABON-Sizers, Buffalo Sizers, Feeders

Thorough knowledge of equipment, products, site operations

Ability to work in a team environment

Computer literate in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Projects

Job description

Overview

Title: Field Service Technician

Job Location: eMalahleni

Do you want to make a difference in the world and contribute to a sustainable future?

We believe we can develop the technology and gain the know-how to make a difference. It’s a big responsibility, and we are committed to making an impactful positive change. We need your skills, curiosity, and drive for change to fulfil our goal. Together, we enable our customers to produce the materials and technology needed for a better future.

Come see the FLSmidth difference.

Department

You will be part of the Europe, Middle East and Africa regions and mining team.

By joining this team, you will have the chance to work in a multinational organization and in an environment involving different cultures and different challenges.

Your responsibilities

• To ensure equipment is operational and is installed as per design, specifications and QCP.
• Assist with commissioning equipment to ensure operations are within design specifications and safety standards thereafter handover to client with necessary documentation and provide the necessary close out reports.
• Reports the work progress in relation to quality standards
• Awareness of financial implications through ensuring site and commissioning costs are within the estimated value by the Control of sub suppliers site costs, managing site instructions and extra claims and controlling actual service hours within the estimated hours.
• Evaluates machinery, equipment, systems and processes performance in order to make decisions regarding the need for operational maintenance in a technically highly sophisticated environment.
• Troubleshoots operational maintenance problems of machinery, equipment, systems and processes to secure continuous proper functionality.
• Makes suggestions for upgrades of machinery, equipment, systems and processes to ensure continuous functionality.
• Performs tests of machinery, equipment, systems and processes to ensure their functionality.
• Performs inspections/service assignments of materials/processes to assess the need for maintenance.
• Be willing to perform work in underground conditions and extended working hours.
• Be willing to work outside the borders of SA from time to time.

What you bring

• Qualified Artisan: Fitter/Millwright
• Experience in at least one of the following product lines is essential: ABON-Sizers, Buffalo Sizers, Feeders
• Thorough knowledge of equipment, products, site operations and maintenance.
• 5 years’ working experience in the engineering discipline.
• Applying expertise and technology.
• Deciding and initiating action.
• The ability to work in team environment.
• Ability to cope with pressure and work to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work alone and without guidance
• Valid Code EB Driver's License
• Computer literate in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and MS Projects

What we offer

As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply – the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is. In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, number of children, and photograph from your application materials.

Kindly note that we will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on an ongoing basis so please apply as soon as possible.

All suitable candidates shall be subject to a personal suitability check

which shall include but not be limited to a criminal record check, citizenship check, qualification verification and employment verification.

About FLSmidth

FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and cement industries – for more information please visit the weblink: FLSmidth.com/careers

All applications are to be done via Workday.