Technology Specialist ( Mining / Electrician / Millwright / IoT / Collision Avoidance / Communication Systems) – Gauteng, South Africa

Reference Number: 163 08 12 MW

Job Description:

Our client, an underground mining technology and systems company, is seeking an experienced Technology Specialist responsible for delivering, coordinating, managing and supporting technical services deployments of company solutions. This role takes ownership and responsibility for project execution and client success on project tasks throughout the assigned region. This role’s primarily focus is on the deployment, ongoing services and support of hardware and configuration.

Responsibilities:

• Perform 1st and 2nd - line problem analysis of client system onsite or using remote tools with a high degree of customer satisfaction.
• Perform hardware installations, system configurations independently; adapt deployment in the field, review installations performed by junior members of the team.
• Conduct BOM verification ahead of shipping solutions.
• Provide training to installers and users.
• Conduct site audits to review hardware and sensors as deployed, repair system on the fly, recommend and execute plans to improve system performance.
• Assist junior members of the team with routine problem solving.
• Generate Product and Project Installation and Commissioning Documentation.
• Relay market intelligence to Newtrax R&D and Product Management teams and maintain an up-to-date understanding of technology development and roadmap.
• Be an ambassador for Newtrax culture by ensuring the workplace maintains a positive, high-performance attitude.
• Follow the Safety-First policy and ensure safety training certificates are kept current.
• Provides informal guidance and support to colleagues.
• Ensuring the day-to-day proper functioning of various activities and identify priorities to achieve the quality standards of the activities or delivered services. When needed, act and achieve expected results.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• College Degree in electrical, electromechanical, or automation engineering technology.
• 2-5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Onsite / field services experience required.
• Mining or similar industry experience required.
• Valid Driver’s License and clean Driver’s Abstract.
• Collision Avoidance Systems knowledge required.
• Wireless technologies knowledge required. (WiFi, LTE, UHF, VHF,BLE, RFID)
• IoT Sensors, protocols knowledge required.
• Environmental monitoring systems knowledge required.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Permanent position.
• Regular travel required.
• Regular exposure to underground mining environment where contextual physical activity is required in addition to normal professional and collaborative office environment.

If you wish to apply for the position please follow the application link.

Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.

Mitchill Wernich

Recruitment Consultant    

CA Mining

CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

CA Global Headhunters is an international staffing company with a specific focus on recruitment in Africa. Our extensive, diverse candidate network built up over 10 years comprises the most skilled and experienced candidates. We recruit talent of the highest standards across African sectors, including Mining, Oil & Gas, Engineering, Banking, Finance, Legal, Insurance, Commodities, and Agriculture. As African markets continue to grow and develop, so too does our skill and expertise, ensuring that we deliver the best service to both clients and candidates.

Thanks to our access to global networks and resources, we understand our clients’ cultures, operations, business strategies, and industries. We are always on par with the latest technologies and trends which assist us in sourcing the best talent for clients. Whatever stage of the project lifecycle, we can put forward the right candidates with the right skills.