Field Service Engineer

Do you want to make a difference in the world and contribute to a sustainable future?

We believe we can develop the technology and gain the know-how to make a difference. It's a big responsibility, and we are committed to making an impactful positive change. We need your skills, curiosity, and drive for change to fulfil our goal. Together, we enable our customers to produce the materials and technology needed for a better future. Come see the FLSmidth difference.

Role Purpose:

Technical Support for FLS Customers with Installation, Commissioning, operation and maintenance

Responsibilities

• Performing FLS equipment Inspections, Maintenance Supervision, Troubleshooting and Training at Customer’s sites as well as technical reports with recommendations
• Performing FLS equipment Installation and COmmissioning
• Support Customer with maintenance shut down planning, spares/consumables demand definition etc.
• Coordination of FLS Services activities at Customer sites, liaise with Customers and internal stakeholders at different levels
• Elaboration of quotations costing for services as well as upgrade and rebuild solutions
• Customers relationship and liaison to ultimately support the development of FLS Services business in the region
• Support FLS Spares, Wears, Upgrade & Rebuild business in the region

Requirements

• Mechanical Technical Qualification
• Minimum 3–5 years’ hands-on experience in minerals processing equipment maintenance and inspection.
• Proven experience working on one or more of the following equipment:
  • Mills
  • Crushers/Screens
  • Flotation cells
  • Separators
  • Thickeners (conventional and high-rate)
  • Disc/Belt/Press filter
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems including drive assemblies, hydraulic systems, lubrication systems, gearboxes, bearings, pumps, and slurry handling equipment.
• Ability to conduct detailed equipment inspections, identify wear patterns, mechanical defects, misalignment, vibration issues, and performance deviations.
• Knowledge of process plant operations
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, GA drawings, and technical manuals.
• Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong report writing skills, including compiling inspection reports, deviation lists, and technical recommendations.
• Willingness to work extended hours, and travel outside South Africa for extended periods.
• Valid driver’s license and medically fit for site work.

What We Offer

As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply – the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is. In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, number of children, and photograph from your application materials.
Kindly note that we will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on an ongoing basis so please apply as soon as possible.

All suitable candidates shall be subject to a personal suitability check which shall include but not be limited to a criminal record check, citizenship check, qualification verification and employment verification.
 

About FLSmidth

FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and cement industries – for more information please visit

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