Weir Group Jobs 2018

Drawing on over 140 years of engineering excellence, our expert team is strategically located across the Africa region to support you wherever you operations might be.

Job Description

Job Title: Applications Engineer – Rubber Products

Key Tasks:

• To develop and execute strategies to achieve the company’s targets
• Identify new business opportunities and expand the product footprint within the West Africa region
• Receipt and logging of enquiries with the product team
• Perform rubber lining training on site
• Coordinate communication with customers, suppliers, agents and internal staff professionally
• Coordinate of technical evaluation with product team
• Observe all defined processes and procedures for the application engineering skills set and proactively identify improvements
• Carry out root cause analysis investigations and report on site visits as required, commissioning and
• Troubleshooting
• Update customers and product teams on project status
• Proactively develop relevant SOPs and documentation for training, projects and services
• Adhere to ISO 9001:2000 and all HSE and housekeeping requirements at the branch and on sites
• Adhere to Duty of Care Policy at all times
• Assist with other African regions if required
• Perform any other related duties as assigned

Qualification Required & Experience

• Technical qualification in rubber and ceramic technology
• Training in mineral processing
• Knowledge of the Linatex range of rubber products
• Knowledge of slurry transfer systems
• Certified Artisan/Boiler Maker qualification would be advantageous

Minimum Experience

• 5 years rubber lining supervisor experience
• 3 years project management experience pertaining to lining
• Site experience in the West Africa region is essential

OR

• 5 years rubber/ceramic and other lining methods in the mining/minerals processing environment
• Weir product knowledge will be advantageous
Minimum Skills / Abilities
• Excellent business communication at all levels – verbal and written
• Technical competence in reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Ability to specify piping and hose products suitable for application
• Excellent training skills
• Ability to manage multiple site teams on projects
• Deadline oriented, attention to detail and sound understanding of cost implications
• Self-starter, ability to work independently with little supervision
Location: Accra

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above minimum requirements are invited to submit their detailed CV application with proof of qualifications to: [email protected]

Closing Date: 22 December, 2017