Product Specialist - Platreef

Mission:  

This position is to promote the technical support and communication flow, technical service and competence of the Boomer - Boltec - LHD equipment within Epiroc. To ensure Customer Satisfaction during the contract period, through the cognizance of machine performance, and availability, including operating costs, and the safety of employees as well as the efficiency of labour

Main Responsibilities:

• Installation & Commissioning of underground Diesel equipment
• Troubleshooting and technical assistance on Underground drilling / Bolting / Hauling equipment
• Optimize Drilling & Bolting application according to underground environment
• Assist on right drilling tools and GET are used to ensure optimum drilling / hauling performance
• Ensure all pressure and RCS setting are aligned to mining application
• To ensure equipment performance and high equipment availability,
• Conduct regular machine audits / daily inspections
• Assist customer in Schedule and Preventive and back log maintenance 
• Assist customer in Workshop repair jobs
• Attend Breakdown Calls
• Assist in Maintenance and critical parts planning
• Conduct operator and maintenance staff training and evolution
• Share best practises and assist Operator in drilling / Bolting / Hauling application
• Implementation of Technical Service Bulletin / Modification as and when applicable
• Process Warranty claims as and when applicable
• Perform RigScan on scheduled intervals
• Coordinate with Technical Team at head office
• Build strong relationships with our customers

Main Duties:

• Commissioning of machines
• Pre-delivery service, some in workshop and on site
• Commissioning of underground equipment
• Implementation and monitoring of new technologies in area of responsibility
• Weekly status reports
• Suggested improvements to Epiroc and customers
• Record keeping of implementation process with suggested improvements

Communication:

• Reports on all site visits to clients and manager
• Customer activity / prospects
• Customer problems
• Communication with your office, on an ongoing basis, of your movements
• Monthly Utilisation must be above 85%Main Responsibility or Functions of the Job

Educational Qualification:

• Grade 12
• Technical qualification (Trade Test)
• Experience on underground TMM equipment.

Required Skills and Capabilities:

• Very strong technical background
• Computer literacy
• Good customer relations
• Good telephone manners and skills
• Good product knowledge
• Interpersonal skills to work with customers and suppliers and to work as part of the
• Technical Support team
• Be able to work independently without supervision
• Be presentable to customers in grooming and dress code
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Closing Date: 29 April 2024

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