Field Service Technician Assistant, Richards Bay

Job Title: Technician Assistant

Division: Weir Minerals South Africa

Location Onsite
Purpose of Role:

Why choose Weir:

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.
An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.
Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

Pump inspections and providing daily feedback on pumps.Condition monitoring on allocated equipmentCollect and return spares to stores. Ensure spares which are not used in maintenance are returned to stock physically and notification of return sent to the Branch storeman.Assist with managing spares on site.Notify supervisor if critical spares on site are running low.Perform basic manual tasks related to technical workLoad, transport, and set up equipmentCarry out any reasonable technical-related tasks as instructedEnsure adherence to all Safety Health Environment (SHE) and housekeeping requirements as per Field service protocolAdhere to Duty of Care Policy at all timesDemonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

Grade 12 / N3 Certificate (Mechanical/Electrical EngineeringValid driver’s license - C1 / Code 10Clear communication at all levelsAble to solve problems in a timely mannerAble to read technical drawingsAble to work in a team and respond to management direction2-3 years’ experience in Minerals Processing Plants (advantageous)5-ton Forklift operating experience (advantageous)Customer focusedSafety and quality conscious

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.
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