Site support Engineer- DRC

FLSmidth; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

FLSmidth is seeking an experienced engineer to provide advanced onsite technical support for PCV pumps, cyclones and valves in Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East & South Asia region. You will oversee installation, maintenance and repair on site, ensure safety compliance and performance, and support commissioning and troubleshooting to meet design specs.

The role requires an engineering degree, 5+ years in mining/mineral processing, and 3+ years in the product line, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in other languages will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of selection, sizing, and operating parameters.
• Negotiation and influencing skills – both external and internal.
• Team player, able to balance multiple team memberships.
• Good organization, multitasking and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the installation, maintenance, and rebuild of PC&V equipment on site.
• Assist with commissioning of equipment to ensure performance meets design specs and safety standards.
• Performs monitoring and testing of equipment.
• Onsite troubleshooting and addressing maintenance problems to secure correct operation and performance of PCV equipment.
• Ensure aftermarket business is delivered on time and customer is satisfied with performance.
• Monitor PCV inventory and coordinate with customers and stocking centers to maintain correct levels.
• Record and analyze equipment performance and wear rates.
• Maintain site installation database for FLSmidth and competitor equipment.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers and site personnel.
• Collaborate with regional sales and service teams to promote products/services in the region.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Team player

Time management

Multitasking

Stakeholder communication

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

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 Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East & South Asia Region PCV team who are dedicated to selling and supporting the PCV products in this geographical area. By joining this team, you will have the opportunity to work in a multinational, multicultural and diverse organization.

Purpose of the role

Provide advanced onsite technical support on FLSmidth pumps, cyclones, and valves.

Your responsibilities

• Oversee the installation, maintenance, and rebuild of PC&V equipment on site.
• Assist with commissioning of equipment, to ensure equipment performance is within design specifications and safety standards.
• Performs monitoring and testing of equipment.
• Onsite troubleshooting, addressing operational maintenance problems of machinery, equipment performance issues, system efficiencies, and processes, to secure the correct operation and performance of PCV equipment.
• Ensure that the aftermarket business is delivered on time and the customer is satisfied with FLSmidth’s performance.
• The monitoring of PCV inventory, working with customers and colleagues to ensure inventory levels on site and at FLSmidth stocking centers are correct.
• The monitoring, recording and analysis of equipment performance and wear rates.
• Maintain site installation database for both FLSmidth and competitor equipment.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers and other site personnel.
• Work with the regional sales and service teams to promote products/services in the region to all relevant customers.

What you bring

• NHD, BSC or B-Eng in Engineering.
• At least 5 years’ experience within the mining & mineral processing industry.
• At least 3 years’ experience in the product line.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in other languages, spoken by Customers in the region will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of selection, sizing, and operating parameters.
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, co-workers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Proven negotiation and influencing skills – both external and internal.
• Team player, able to balance multiple team memberships.
• Good organization, multitasking and time management skills

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. 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. We offer all employees access to a dedicated recognition platform, empowering you to celebrate achievements, share appreciation and stay connected globally. FLS is a leading, full flowsheet minerals processing supplier to the global mining industry. We deliver proven technologies and services across the lifecycle of operations, and have set targets of providing solutions for zero-emissions mining by 2030 with our MissionZero programme.