Senior Field Engineer - South Africa
We are looking for a Senior Field Engineer based in Mogalakwena Mine, Mokopane, South Africa. The Senior Field Engineer will provide field engineering services, primarily in the mining, metals, and heavy industries, at customer sites. The Senior Field Engineer is a 2.13.3.1 appointment in terms of MHSA. The role requires a high degree of competence in instrumentation used in highly automated plants. Key Responsibilities • Engineer 1. Provide technical services as it relates to routine and moderately complex maintenance and/or repair of control systems and their components 2. Diagnose and troubleshoot issues as they relate to control systems and their components 3. Communicate with engineers at customer sites on technical questions and specifications. 4. Provide after-hours support in person and/or over the phone. 5. Provide technical information and data to Administrative Assistant for the creation of quotations and work scopes. Information includes job repair requirements, parts for order and use, and associated cost. 6. Complete necessary service, time tracking, and expense documentation. 7. Maintain tools and test equipment properly. 8. Communicate with Flanders account managers regarding the status of work as it applies to their customers. Qualifications and Experience: 1. Engineering related Degree – BSc Engineering, BEng, BTech or an equivalent combination of relevant education 2. Qualified instrumentation trade 3. Registered as Professional Engineer with ECSA or 4. Registered as Professional Engineering Technologist with ECSA will be advantageous 5. 7 years engineering experience as instrumentation technician, field service and/or similar industrial environment with focus on automation and advanced instrumentation systems. 6. 5 years relevant management experience 7. Project management experience 8. Mining, metals, and/or automation industry experience preferred. 9. Advanced knowledge of Allan Bradley programmable logic controllers (PLC) and fault finding 10. Advanced experience in SQL systems and reporting 11. Advanced experience in HMI systems 12. Advanced experience in communication protocol(Modbus, Canbus, Ethernet, etc.) 13. Knowledge of similar programable devices from ABB and Siemens What’s in it for you • Sought after opportunity to step into the mining automation industry in a global business that is progressive, forward thinking with a searing eye on its future state • Competitive salary & ongoing opportunities for growth and development • Remarkable team environment, diversely represented and strongly focused on supportive, learning and nurturing practices • Fulfilling opportunities to further and broaden your skillset through international experiences and interactions with our global teams Salary R80 - R85k plus allowances
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