Senior Field Service Representative at Schnieder Electric

About the job
Job Purpose & Responsibilities

• Responsible for designing, developing, testing, and commissioning of mine winder systems and solutions.
• Review and support sales and project managers with system components and solutions for mine winder control.
• Ensuring that the quality of technical solutions is sound and that engineering processes are followed and adhered to.
• Supports and commission mine winder systems and drive systems up to 6600V and 10MVA.
• O.E.M Inspection of winders.
• Breakdown site support on mine winder systems and drive systems is required.
• Support team members with breakdown service support telephonically and/or remotely.
• Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing is required according to design to ensure customer satisfaction and delivery according to scope.
• Provide customers and team members technical support and advice.
• Coordinate the production of cost-effective detailed engineering designs in liaison with external consultants and technology partners.
• Responsible for timely and accurate distribution of design drawings and documentation on assigned projects.
• Ensure awareness and compliance with project quality procedures (QA).
• Manage individual priorities, deliverables and utilization (time management).
• To assist with the preparation of tenders including responsibility for technical solution design.
• Perform onsite project and services work as required.
• Conduct site supervision and control of installation phase of project.
• Ensure timely and safe work practices.
• Provide reports and regular progress updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify and review all project variations, and report back to project manager.
• Review and understand project scope, identify project risks and provide mitigation solutions.
• Assist in project planning to develop required tasks and estimate time requirements for the work breakdown structure.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Education

Essential

Desirable

• Engineering qualification (Electrical) or equivalent
• Electrical National Diploma
• Electrical Trade Test Section 13

Essential

Experience

Desirable

• 5 + Years’ experience on winders – maintenance and inspections

Experience

• with health and safety regulations, completing safety risk analysis reports and audits
• LOTO procedure, risk assessment and project reporting

Experience

• in supervising and supporting a team on site during projects
• Strong understanding of winder schematics and Single Line drawings
• Must feel comfortable to work underground and underground winder experience

Knowledge And Skills

Knowledge

Essential

Desirable

• Strong Winder knowledge and background
• Must have knowledge of AC and DC winders
• Basic knowledge of Schneider Electric programming of PLC’s, HMI’s and AC drives

Skills

Essential

Desirable

• Ability to prepare, read and understand technical winder drawings and documentation.
• Ability to work effectively and diligently as an individual and team member to resolve complex faults.
• Developed interpersonal and communications skills, including the ability to interact effectively with people of a different culture.
• Flexible and able to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities.
• Ability to perform and make decisions in a stressful environment.
• Must be self-motivated and organized.
• Commitment to safe working practices in accordance with health and safety, corporate values and strategies.
• Focused on deliverables and project milestones.
• Project Management and negotiating skills
• Must be willing to travel – Local and abroad