Senior Lubricants Technical Advisor

-; Kareeberg Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international energy company in Northern Cape is seeking a technical professional in lubricants. This role involves managing product lifecycles, ensuring HSE compliance, and supporting sales teams with technical insights. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering and experience in the lubricants industry. An equal opportunity employer, the company promotes diversity and individual growth.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a technical role within the lubricants industry.
• Some sales experience is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of TMSA and competitor products.

Responsibilities

• Manage and minimize HSE risks.
• Update and manage lubricants product range.
• Support digitalization of lubricants technical processes.

Skills

Technical sales understanding

Product development

Oil analysis

Education

Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Context & Environment

• Challenge is to achieve an effective balance between supporting LMP activities (upstream) and sales activities (downstream) as both are vital to ensure business continuity.
• Other internal and external constraints include evolving TotalEnergies safety requirements regarding raw materials, an uncertain SA regulatory environment, and a non-technical support base with high turnover.

Activities

Strategy

• Continuously update and manage the lubricants product range and services to meet local and regional market demands, based on the TMSA roadmap and changing market conditions.
• Attend conferences and exhibitions, including relevant SAIT events, to stay abreast of technical developments.
• Plan for future product needs in advance, considering local production and importation.
• Manage the product lifecycle within the lubricants technical team via the UMDS process, including trial blends, labeling, code creation, implementation, SDS, closures, and rationalization.
• Ensure routine monitoring of downstream quality and advise on deviations and corrective actions.
• Support digitalization of lubricants technical processes using Microsoft Office 365 with local IT support.

Lubricant Sales

• Deliver the lubricants roadmap, including product range modifications and implementation.
• Assist sales teams in launching new products and services to maintain competitiveness.
• Strive to reduce product costs to enhance market competitiveness.
• Ensure technical services related to lubricants are delivered professionally, accurately, and timely, including product recommendations, site audits, oil analysis, technical support, product launches, and training.
• Extend these services to all TotalEnergies employees, customers, and prospects, focusing on sales staff, call center, marketing, and LMP.
• Help sales teams understand customer needs and educate them on product ranges and applications.
• Communicate product changes effectively.

HSSE

Manage and minimize HSE risks by ensuring:

• Compliance with all HSE policies, rules, regulations, and legal requirements.
• Promotion of a safe working environment and contribution to HSE KPIs and risk reduction strategies.
• Identification and enforcement of HSE competency requirements within the area of responsibility.
• Adherence to company HSEQ and security standards, including Golden Rule and Near Miss reporting, to minimize risks to assets and personnel.
• Raw materials are used within safety guidelines.
• Monitoring and reporting SDS requirements to global and regional SDS teams.
• Ensuring products meet specifications and updating them as necessary.
• Overseeing customer complaints and resolving disputes professionally and promptly, following TEMSA rules.

Candidate Profile

• Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred (BEng, BSc, or equivalent).
• 3-5 years of experience in a technical role within the lubricants industry.
• Some sales experience is advantageous.
• Experience in applications, complaints, product development, and oil analysis.
• Excellent knowledge of products and their applications.
• Strong understanding of TMSA and competitor products.

Additional Information

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth, and offers equal opportunity careers.

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TotalEnergies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, religion, or other protected characteristics.