Sandvik Jobs 2017

Sandvik is a high-tech and global engineering Group with about 43,000 employees with a strong commitment to enhancing customer productivity, profitability and safety. Our operations are based on unique expertise in materials technology, extensive knowledge about industrial processes and close customer cooperation. This combination, coupled with continuous investments in research and development (R&D), has enabled us achieve world-leading positions in the following areas:

Tools and tooling systems for industrial metal cutting

Equipment and tools, service and technical solutions for the mining and construction industries

Advanced stainless steels and special alloys as well as products for industrial heating.

In 2016 Sandvik Group sales were approximately 82 billion SEK.

Job Description

Job Title: BUSINESS LINE MANAGER – AUTOMATION

This position is responsible for sales and the provision of quality technical support in the Sales Area, on mine sites and remotely, and participate in commissioning of automation projects. The BLM will be required to follow defined commissioning timelines for projects and provide effective solutions to technical problems based on systemic failure analysis, this will involve capturing information from automation products/equipment and services, along with reporting and feedback to customers of the findings and recommendations.

Key Performance Areas:

•Provide leadership in Business Development & Sales Support for Automation products

•Provide technical support on proper operation, maintenance, troubleshooting practices, deliveries including retrofit kits of product area offerings.

•Assist factories with field-testing and trials of new products and updated components to ensure proper and safe operation.

•Assist customers with parts and recommended stock holdings.

•Develop customer relationships to ensure customers have a positive experience and remain loyal to the Sandvik brand.

•Ensure that all activities are carried out in accordance with Company Values and current Company Policies and Procedures.

•Develop automation competencies and talents within West Africa.

•Take responsibility for all digital offering and Automation-related systems. These systems will include but will not be limited to TIM3D, Fleet Data Monitoring, Data Driven Productivity, Optimine, AutomineSufracedrilling and AutomineLoading and haulage systems.

Your Profile and Qualification:

•Tertiary Level Engineering certificate or Trade background with relevant Automation training per Sandvik Factory Standards

•Strong investigation and diagnostic skills

•Proven Competency in CAN bus machine systems

•Computer literacy and proven understanding and experience with IT systems, system support and remote support experience

•Ability to conduct systemic failure analysis

•Experience in on-site commissioning

•Must possess good written and oral communication skills

•Leadership and problem solving skills and strong safety focus

This position is available at PakyiNo. 1 Kumasi, Ghana

Successful applicants would be required to work at Sandvik sites in Ghana and other West African Countries.

How to apply

All internal applicants should apply through the Sandvik intranet.

All external applicants should apply through [email protected]

Applications close: 22nd September 2017

Job Reference No. 354729