Technician: Service

Job Title: Service Technician (Roaming)

Weir Minerals

Isando

Onsite/Remote

Purpose of Role:

Support all regions in Service Growth and Customer training,

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:

• Safety First:
• Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.
• Training Stakeholders:
• Internal Training: Develop comprehensive training programs that include workshops, e-learning modules, and hands-on sessions. Tailor content to different departments to ensure relevance.
• External Training: Create webinars, seminars, and detailed documentation to educate external stakeholders. Regular feedback sessions can help refine these programs.
• Overseeing New Projects (Commissioning):
• Project Planning: Establish clear timelines, milestones, and deliverables. Use project management tools to track progress and ensure accountability.
• Team Coordination: Foster collaboration among team members and stakeholders. Regular meetings and updates can keep everyone aligned.
• Establishing Reliability Concepts
• Internal Reliability: Implement best practices for maintenance, quality control, and risk management. Regular audits and reviews can help maintain high standards.
• External Reliability: Share reliability metrics and standards with external partners. Encourage them to adopt similar practices to ensure consistency.
• Technology Growth
• Innovation: Stay updated with the latest technological advancements. Encourage a culture of innovation within your team by promoting continuous learning and experimentation.
• Foster and measure value added concepts via case studies(Service).
  

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• Qualified and experienced Artisan (Fitter/Millwright) with over 10 years of specialized experience in slurry pumps and associated products. Holds a Red Seal (Section 13) certification from Olifantsfontein. Demonstrates a solid understanding of pump duties, including the ability to perform accurate calculations and system assessments.
• Key Qualifications:
• Red Seal Certified: Section 13 Fitter/Millwright – Olifantsfontein.
• 5–7 years of hands-on experience as a qualified artisan.(Mining Industry)
• 10+ years of in-depth knowledge of slurry pumps and related systems.
• Proficient in calculating pump duties, including flow rates, head, and efficiency.
• Strong computer literacy: Skilled in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), report generation, and data analysis.
• Experienced in technical training: Able to deliver clear, effective training sessions to both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Capable of creating technical presentations and documentation for diverse audiences.
• Willing to travel.
• Conduct plant audits and suggest improvements through technology offerings on customer sites.
• Strong reliability-centred maintenance background.
• Understand TCO concept.
  
  

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.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

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