Technical Officer

Omnia Holdings; Merafong City Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 450 000 - 550 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in South Africa is seeking a Senior Technician to provide technical support for explosive's accessories assembly plants. The role involves ensuring efficient manufacturing and overseeing process improvement projects. Candidates should have a B.Eng. or B. Tech in engineering and significant experience in manufacturing and explosives plants. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to lead continuous improvement strategies are essential. This position includes occasional travel to international sites.

Qualifications

• B.Eng. or B. Tech in electronics/electrical/mechanical/mechatronics engineering or equivalent.
• Six-sigma certification is advantageous.
• Industrial automation qualification is advantageous.
• 3 years as a senior technician/technical officer in manufacturing.
• 2 years in an explosives plant.
• 3 years in an automated manufacturing plant.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and assembly plant support.
• Ensure efficient manufacturing.
• Conduct process research and optimization projects.
• Assist in product development and trials.
• Evaluate product performance and investigate customer complaints.
• Train and supervise operational staff.
• Drive continuous improvement strategies.
• Coordinate six sigma improvement projects.
• Occasional travel to support international plants.
• Work with suppliers to optimize processes.

Job description

Job Description

This role is responsible for providing hands‑on technical support to the explosive’s accessories assembly plants during normal processing as well as for product, process development, project support and continuous improvement.

Overview

This role is responsible for providing hands‑on technical support to the explosive’s accessories assembly plants during normal processing as well as for product, process development, project support and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• B.Eng. or B. Tech in electronics/electrical/mechanical/mechatronics engineering or equivalent
• Six‑sigma certification (Advantageous)
• Industrial automation qualification (Advantageous)

Experience

• 3 years demonstrated experience as a senior technician/ technical officer or technical specialist in a manufacturing assembly environment.
• 2 years demonstrated experience in an explosives plant.
• 3 year’s working experience in an automated manufacturing plant.

Duties

• Provision of technical and assembly plant support during:
  • Ensuring the manufacturing is efficient.
  • Process research and optimization projects.
  • Product development or process trials.
  • Product performance evaluation.
  • Customer complaint investigations.
• Occasional training and supervision of operational staff during normal production or plant trials.
• Drive continuous improvement strategies for plant optimization.
• Coordinating six sigma improvement projects within the automation production environment.
• Occasional travel to support international assembly plants.
• Work with suppliers to optimise processes.

Job Competencies

• Ability to apply theoretical knowledge in a hands‑on capacity to solve processing constraints.
• Ability to work hands‑on and assist technicians with equipment breakdowns.
• Ability to train non‑technical staff on technical process aspects.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with processing staff, process leaders and internal customers.
• Attention to detail.
• Knowledge of the production processes.
• Organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong technical skills.
• Ability to work with multi‑skilled teams.

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