Project Engineer (Service & Support) Northern Cape

Oxyon People Solutions; Kathu; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining solutions firm in Kathu is looking for a candidate with a strong technical background in project deployment and support of mining systems. You will engage with project managers, troubleshoot complex issues, and support software solutions. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering and experience in the mining industry are essential. This role involves regional and international travel and requires a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign degree equivalent in a relevant field.
• 3 years previous Mining Industry experience.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Actively work on product deployment of mining solutions.
• Support and maintain software.
• Troubleshoot system issues.

Skills

Strong prioritizing and time management skills

Well-developed communication skills

Ability to form strong relationships with customers

Ability to resolve technical and complex issues

Maintaining and supporting Linux / Unix environments

Setup and support of relational databases

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

3 years previous Mining Industry experience

Tools

Postgres

Sqlite

SQL Server

Linux

Job description

Scope of the Role

• To have a strong and broad high-level knowledge of the mining systems deployed.
• To be a point of escalation for technical issues that the team raise as they are working on projects and to work through the escalation process to seek resolution to problems outside of the responsibility of the Project Engineers and other technical staff.
• To work with Project Managers to ensure the efficient deployment of mining systems on time and within budget.
• To ensure that the deployment of systems and products is carried out as efficiently as possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively work on product / project deployment of complex mining Fatigue Management solutions in a hands-on manner
• Support and maintain software.
• Deliver bespoke customization as required.
• Troubleshoot system issues.
• Own and implement customer system configurations.
• Implement system customizations using scripting tools.
• Participate in onsite system installation efforts.
• Undertake complex problem solving involving multiple integrated systems.
• To ensure that relevant stakeholders are aware of risks and or issues with the product and the technical solutions being deployed to customer sites.
• Escalation of critical issues requiring other stakeholders’ input to resolve issues, specifically the relevant Mining Services or supporting teams representative.
• Maintain technical knowledge of the current and upcoming product offerings.
• Maintain knowledge of current, new and evolving strategies and technologies in relation to systems support through appropriate industry links and professional memberships.
• Regular reporting of current project issues, including updates on status and resolution methods
• Utilizing relationships developed with customers and other contacts to advise Mining Services Team of potential issues affecting customers as well as other opportunities for the company
• Work collaboratively with the sales team in a pre-sales capacity (e.g. attending / leading technical presentations)
• Representing the company in a helpful, professional and courteous manner at all times
• Maintain, enhance and adhere to company documentation and reporting standards, systems and processes.
• Compliance with the company’s Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures, participation in audits and compliance with instructions given with respect to the health and safety of himself / herself and the safety of others.
• Other duties as required from time to time.

Skills and Experience (Mining)

• Strong prioritizing and time management skills
• Well-developed communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to form strong relationships with customers and represent the company professionally.
• Ability to set and meet the team and individual goals and deadlines.
• Ability to resolve technical and complex issues.
• Ability to rapidly grasp technical solutions, concepts and products.
• Maintaining and supporting Linux / Unix environments
• Developing or supporting open-source software
• Setup and support of relational databases
• The desire to expand own knowledge and skill set as well as sharing knowledge with other team members wherever possible.

Key Behaviour

• Protect the company brand and reputation by exhibiting good behavior and reporting on any noncompliance to safety, procedural, or other customer dictated regulations.
• Maintain good relations with the customer ‘s personnel and clearly communicate any issues that may arise.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, technicians and engineers.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve the quality of the systems, installations, and support procedures

Education Background

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign degree equivalent in Engineering (Computer / Mining / Electrical / Electronic), Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3 years previous Mining Industry experience of progressive experience in job offered, or as a software engineer, software consultant, mining engineer, or related occupational title.
• Fluency in English.
• Experience in Postgres, Sqlite, SQL Server, LINUX, LINUX shell scripting, Ubuntu,
• Previous experience working remote teams (Highly Desirable)

Travel

• Travel (regionally and globally international) to client sites is a requirement of this role.

Must have own vehicle