Fresh Vacancies at FLSmidth

Your responsibilities

• Technical management and coordination of manufacturing/production jobs for ensuring on time delivery.
• Take project responsibility for the procurement, expediting and planning activities of the business.
• Ensure that the needs and expectations of the customer are clearly defined and understood and that all necessary information is obtained
• Coordinate the collection and dissemination of technical information within FLSmidth and between the company and the customer. Assist in client contact and communication pertaining to specific projects.
• Assess the condition of components / equipment sent for refurbishment and to determine the scope of supply for projects, prepare the bill of materials and formulate product refurbishment processes and procedures in conjunction with FLSmidth engineering departments and technical centres.
• Where applicable, consult or negotiate with clients to prepare and obtain approval of fabrication and refurbishment project specifications.
• Manage the re-design process of equipment where the customer has experienced problems with the existing design or where new technology can be incorporated to improve production efficiency & lead to cost reductions.
• Analyse technology, resource needs and market trends, to plan and assess the feasibility of refurbishment and manufacturing projects at Stormill.
• Create bills of material and assist with the development and preparation of detailed procedures for the manufacturing, refurbishment, quality assurance, assembly, testing, packaging, transportation of FLSmidth equipment.
• Ensure that project costs and charges are correctly represented for accounting purposes.
• Evaluate project performance of the various functional areas at FLSmidth. Where applicable, make recommendations to facilitate improved operational effectiveness.
• Assist with the development and preparation of technical specifications for manufacturing, refurbishment, quality assurance, assembly, testing and packaging activities at FLSmidth Stormill.
• Review and approve quality control plans.
• Schedule and co-ordinate the quality assurance of manufactured and refurbished components.
• Supervise the disassembly, assembly, testing and of equipment.
• Coordinate and direct projects, making detailed plans in conjunction with management and colleagues to accomplish goals and direct the integration of activities.
• Perform administrative functions such as, but not limited to the reviewing and writing of reports and making recommendations regarding the procurement of materials or outsourced services.

What you bring

• A formal Mechanical Engineering qualification – BSc. Mech. Eng., B Tech Mech. Eng. or NHD Mech. Eng.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience and knowledge of assembly and production environment
• Project Management accreditation will be an added advantage.    
• Strong computer literacy. (Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project and CAD)
• Comprehensive knowledge of the industry, competitors and rotating mechanical equipment would be beneficial.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Coping with pressure and setbacks
• analysing, attention to detail
• Deciding and initiating action
• Team player, ability to work with multiple teams.
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
• Persuading and influencing
• Advanced planning, organizing and communication.
• Advanced writing and reporting skills

Functional Competencies:

• Technically skilled
• Business proficiency
• General knowledge of Manufacturing/production
• Financial understanding
• Knowledge of work flow/activities and systems
• Negotiation skills related to Project Management
• Reporting skills related to Project Management

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Role Purpose:

• As an HSE Officer, you will work towards safeguarding the life of employees working at the facility in Delmas.  To be able to positively influence and improve the safety culture of the organization.

Your responsibilities:

• Maintain the Company's HSEQ Policies and procedures to comply with legal and FLSmidth HSEQ Standards. 
• Develop, manage, and measure the company's HSE and Quality objectives and performance. 
• Maintain and improve the HSE and ISO system documents, ensuring audits and actions are carried out as required to maintain the company's accreditation to the standards. 
• Responsible for HSEQ within the area of responsibility 
• Initiate, drive and follow up continuous improvement activities by utilizing the I&I Reduction program.
• Lead incident investigation and assist departments to arrive at the root cause. 
• Ability to train employees on Hazard identification and review departmental risk assessments.  
• Ensure legal compliance status is always maintained.  Inform plant and regional HSEQ manager of any changes and its implication to the business. 
• Act as the site emergency officer, during crisis scenario. 
• Create HSE training calendar based on competency plan.  Facilitate of conduct trainings as per the training calendar. 
• Carry out inspections, safety walks, internal audits in a timely manner. 
• Act as a contact person for authorities, fire brigade, and local consultants regarding HSE issues.

What you bring:

• Mandatory NEBOSH International General Certificate or NEBOSH Diploma preferable. 
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working within the manufacturing industry.  
• Knowledge of Legal compliance requirements in South Africa, including Factories Act, etc.  
• An ability and drive to go the extra mile and persistence to be able to present recommendations.
• Strong sense of responsibility, ability to work independently and to work in a team. 
• Ability to conduct trainings using powerful presentations.   
• Good knowledge in MS Office  
• Persuasive skills to enable employees to adhere to the HSE requirements.  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization. 
• Ability to interact with colleagues/business partners at all levels with different cultures. 
• Ensuring consistent application and compliance to the HSE management system

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Role Purpose:

• To manage Customer Accounts in a specified commodity area for a wide range of products and systems in order to contribute to the overall business results. 

Your responsibilities:

• responsible for selling aftermarket parts, services, wear parts, upgrades & rebuilds and service to customers in the various industries served by the Company.  
• Provide technical support to our customers on the FLSmidth product line from a process, mechanical, operational, maintenance and R&D perspective.
• Individual will initiate and maintain strong customer relationships and increase the sales of our products and services. 
• Travel will include planned and emergency sales calls throughout the assigned territory.
• Tasks will be to achieve sales and gross profit objectives and create strategic sales action plans.
• Schedule sales calls and meet with customers for the purpose of selling our products including parts/consumables, rebuilds & modernizations & full complement of service offerings.
•  Responsible for maintaining the customer relationship while also being the front-line customer service contact. 
• Develop strategies to increase wallet share and market penetration.
• Work with the team and other departments.
•  Visit installations to consult with customers on equipment operations and replacement requirements.
• Ability to develop value propositions and ROI to help promote product sales.
• Develop a territory management plan to maximize time with customers & increase order intake and enhance customer retention.
• Respond timeously to customer concerns or requests
• Self driven training to obtain maximum Product knowledge

What you bring:

• Relevant Technical qualification or equivalent knowledge/work experience.
• Minimum of 4 years’ relevant experience in a Sales environment within the Mining Environment.  
• Acquire the latest product information with emphasis on technical advantage, industry quality standards, certifications, pricing, and delivery.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with customers.
•  Knowledge of competitor's equipment to help define value proposition for FLSmidth offering.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering/mechanical drawings, understand equipment manuals and familiarity with parts lists.
• Must be competent in account management & territory planning, be able to organize sales strategies and possess exceptional presentation skills.
• Must be a self-starter and problem-solver who keeps the customers’ best interests at heart.
• Communicates proactively & regularly with inside sales, engineering and management teams.
•  Complete regular entries and updates in CRM system to include contacts, appointments and opportunities.
• Displays honesty, ethics and integrity at all times.  
• Computer literate in MS Office. Completion & regular updates of comprehensive account plans for key accounts.
• Work in a team environment to extract maximum sales potential through collaboration with other FLSmidth staff, product companies and divisions.

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Role Purpose:  

• To effectively Manage the On-site activities of the Site Maintenance Team.
• Carry the Responsibility of the Legal Appointment (MHSA 2.6.1 / 2.9.2. or equivalent on OSHACT). 
• Ensure the Timeous, Safe, Efficient and Economic Effective Execution of the On-site Work Activities, in strict accordance with the Contract Scope of Works which includes Client Specifications, Breakdown-Maintenance, Planned Maintenance Schedules and Inspections.
• Identify and Manage Site Risks by implementing and maintaining an Effective Site Safety System.

Accountabilities:

• Safety and Risk Management. Ensure the Identification of Hazards and Risks directly relevant to the Site Conditions and Work Activities.  Preparation of a Risk Management Plan to control, monitor and review all identified risk and hazards.
• Manage the Reliability Maintenance function.
• Meeting the contractual maintenance KPI’s in terms of availability, MTBF, MTTR and Pro-Active Ratios.
• Client relationship and liaison.
• Supervise site team in their execution of work tasks related to the maintenance of the equipment.
• Quality control of maintenance activities. Mentoring of site supervisors and development of team skills.
• Troubleshoots maintenance problems and providing guidance in fault finding to team.
• Controlling of inventory.

Requirements:

• Awareness of financial implications through ensuring site costs are within the estimated value by the Control of labour costs, sub suppliers site costs, managing site instructions and extra claims.
• To ensure equipment is maintained as per OEM specification and QCP.
• Assist with Commission equipment after outages to ensure operations are within design specifications and safety standards then handover to client with necessary documentation and provide the necessary close out reports.
• Evaluates machinery, equipment, systems and processes performance to make decisions regarding the need for operational maintenance in a technically highly sophisticated environment.
• Troubleshoots operational maintenance problems of machinery, equipment, systems and processes to secure continuous proper functionality.
• Makes suggestions for upgrades of machinery, equipment, systems and processes to ensure continuous functionality.
• Performs tests of machinery, equipment, systems and processes to ensure their functionality.
• Performs inspections/service assignments of materials/processes to assess the need for maintenance.
• Be willing to perform work extended working hours.
• Be willing to travel locally and international.
• Implementation and management of CheckProof App.

What you bring

• Trade certificate Mechanical, engineering Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Project management.
• Experience in maintenance and operation of mining plant. Thorough knowledge of equipment, products, site operations and maintenance especially mills, crusher, thickeners, pumps, cyclones and floatation cells,.
• 10 years’ working experience in the engineering discipline.
• At least five years of supervisory experience and interaction with client.
• Strong commercial and financial understanding.   
• Good communication skills and ability to liase with clients and internal stakeholders in different levels.
• Computer literate in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and MS Projects.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Maintenance operations. Managing ongoing maintenance operations, ensuring optimization of team performance in a dynamic environment.
• Technical expertise. Applies specialized technical knowledge, skills and judgement to improve overall engineering processes.
• Conflict resolution and management.
• Time management and priority setting.
• Process management and facilitation.
• Stakeholder management.
• Risk assessment and management.
• Strong attention to detail