Field Engineer

Description:

About the Role: The Field Engineer will provide field engineering services, primarily in the mining, metals, and heavy industries, at customer sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engineer

1. Provide technical services as it relates to routine and moderately complex maintenance and/or repair of control systems and their components
2. Diagnose and troubleshoot issues as they relate to control systems and their components
3. Communicate with engineers at customer sites on technical questions and specifications.
4. Provide after-hours support in person and/or over the phone.
5. Provide technical information and data to Administrative Assistant for the creation of quotations and work scopes. Information includes job repair requirements, parts for order and use, and associated cost.
6. Complete necessary service, time tracking, and expense documentation.
7. Maintain tools and test equipment properly.
8. Communicate with account managers regarding the status of work as it applies to their customers.
9. Communicate with sales personnel regarding customer questions.
10. Identify and assist with repair and manufacturing training needs.
11. Ensure that all completed work meets the company’s Standards and complies with company’s ISO Quality System.
12. Communicate clearly, concisely, and with accuracy to employees, customers, and vendors.

• Safety:

1. Observe all safety procedures and use proper safety equipment as needed.
2. Maintain a clean, neat, and safe work environment at all times.
3. Operate and maintain equipment in a safe manner at all times.

What’s in it for you

• Sought after opportunity to step into the mining automation industry in a global business that is progressive, forward thinking with a searing eye on its future state
• Competitive salary & ongoing opportunities for growth and development
• Remarkable team environment, diversely represented and strongly focused on supportive, learning and nurturing practices
• Fulfilling opportunities to further and broaden your skillset through international experiences and interactions with our global teams

Requirements:

• Sought after opportunity to step into the mining automation industry in a global business that is progressive, forward thinking with a searing eye on its future state
• Competitive salary & ongoing opportunities for growth and development
• Remarkable team environment, diversely represented and strongly focused on supportive, learning and nurturing practices
• Fulfilling opportunities to further and broaden your skillset through international experiences and interactions with our global teams

• Management Experience: 3 to 4 years
• Engeneering: 5 to 6 years

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications and Experience

1. Engineering related Degree – BSc Engineering, BEng, BTech or an equivalent combination of relevant education
2. Instrumentation / Electrical Trade Test
3. Registered as Professional Engineer with ECSA or
4. Registered as Professional Engineering Technologist with ECSA is advantageous
5. 5 years engineering experience as instrumentation technician, field service and/or similar industrial environment with focus on automation and advanced instrumentation systems.
6. 3 years relevant management experience
7. Project management experience
8. Mining, metals, and/or automation industry experience preferred.
9. Advanced knowledge of Allan Bradley programmable logic controllers (PLC) and fault finding
10. Advanced experience in SQL systems and reporting
11. Advanced experience in HMI systems
12. Advanced experience in communication protocol(Modbus, Canbus, Ethernet, etc.)
13. Knowledge of similar programable devices from ABB and Siemens

Required Skills

1. Excellent written and communication skills
2. Good interpersonal and organizational skills
3. Strong analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills
4. Time management skills with the ability to multitask while coordinating multiple high level priorities
5. Strong knowledge of personal computers and Microsoft Office software.
6. Ability to understand, perform, and retain various job related training, operational, and safety procedures.
7. Ability to exercise initiative, judgment, and decision making related to non-routine duties.
8. Ability to work independently with little direct management.
9. Willing to work after hours and provide support to site