B.Sc Elec engineer : Senior Technical manager with process control experience Up to R2.4 Mill[...]

Introduction

A leader in the field of on-line wet chemical analysers in the mining industry is looking for a suitably qualified engineer to be based in Northern suburbs, Johannesburg, South Africa. TEN YEARS MINIMUM EXP. Role Summary/Purpose: The Engineer role is a critical customer-facing role within Product & Service Group, focusing on Design & Development, Manufacturing, Commissioning, Operation, Troubleshooting, Performance evaluation, and maintenance of our analysers. A key requirement is to provide on-site as well as remote customer support to our clients who are mainly in Gold, Silver and Uranium mines worldwide. Head office is located in Northern suburbs, Johannesburg. The successful applicant will be required to operate from this office when not travelling. Main responsibilities include:

• Effective communication with customers to ensure their satisfaction with the equipment and services provided.
• Commissioning & breakdown support.
• Manufacture, assembly & QA of analysers and their associated components.
• After-sales preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of analysers.
• Support to optimise analyser performance in the field.
• Assist customers in the optimisation of Plant processes.
• New product design and development.
• Software engineering and coding.

Key Selection Criteria:

• Tertiary qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years post qualification experience.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Good understanding of digital and analog electronics.
• Demonstrated communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Strong PC and MS Office literacy.
• A current non-restricted driver's licence.
• Valid South African passport.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Hands-on experience with setting up and servicing instrumentation equipment.
• Experience with PLC / SCADA / HMI systems.
• Software development on PLC or other programming environment.
• Understanding of Industrial communication network & protocols.
• Previous commissioning / service field experience (working on mine sites).
• Understanding of statistical concepts.
• Understanding of Process control concepts.
• Understanding of Pumps and Variable Speed Drives.
• Understanding of Gold Leaching process.
• Ability to travel extensively at short notice.

Full training for a successful candidate will be provided in Johannesburg, South Africa at the commencement of employment and will involve extensive travel both locally and internationally.

Package & Remuneration

Up to R2.4 Million per annum plus bonus incentives. #J-18808-Ljbffr