About the Role
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
Provide technical services as it relates to routine and moderately complex maintenance and/or repair of control systems and their components.
Diagnose and troubleshoot issues as they relate to control systems and their components.
Communicate with engineers at customer sites on technical questions and specifications.
Provide after-hours support in person and/or over the phone.
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.
Complete necessary service, time tracking, and expense documentation.
Maintain tools and test equipment properly.
Communicate with the company account managers regarding the status of work as it applies to their customers.
Communicate with sales personnel regarding customer questions.
Identify and assist with repair and manufacturing training needs.
Disseminate best practice in instrumentation aspects.
Analyze and identify problems on the current systems and infrastructure.
Schedule and prioritize maintenance tasks.
Ensure that all completed work meets the company's Standards and complies with company's ISO Quality System.
Communicate clearly, concisely, and with accuracy to employees, customers, and vendors.
Safety
Identify high risk and safety critical areas.
Observe all safety procedures and use proper safety equipment as needed.
Maintain a clean, neat, and safe work environment at all times.
Operate and maintain equipment in a safe manner at all times.
Qualifications and Experience
Engineering related Degree – BSc Engineering, BEng, BTech or an equivalent combination of relevant education
Qualified instrumentation trade
Registered as Professional Engineer with ECSA or Registered as Professional Engineering Technologist with ECSA will be advantageous
7 years engineering experience as instrumentation technician, field service and/or similar industrial environment with focus on automation and advanced instrumentation systems.
5 years relevant management experience
Project management experience
Mining, metals, and/or automation industry experience preferred.
Advanced knowledge of Allan Bradley programmable logic controllers (PLC) and fault finding
Advanced experience in SQL systems and reporting
Advanced experience in HMI systems
Advanced experience in communication protocol (Modbus, Canbus, Ethernet, etc.)
Knowledge of similar programable devices from ABB and Siemens
Required Skills
Excellent written and communication skills
Good interpersonal and organizational skills
Good management skills
Strong analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Time management skills with the ability to multitask while coordinating multiple high level priorities
Strong knowledge of personal computers and Microsoft Office software
Ability to understand, perform, and retain various job related training, operational, and safety procedures
Ability to exercise initiative, judgment, and decision making related to non-routine duties
Willing to work after hours and provide support to site
Knowledge of applicable laws, standards and specifications
Be able to manage people and site requirements when site manager not available
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