Lcs Technician

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At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.

**Job posting end date**: 23 June 2024

**JOB TITLE**: LCS TECHNICIAN

We are seeking a LCS Technician to join our LCS team. You will be responsible for providing Metso’s customers with professional technical support of its products.

In this position, you will report to the LCS Contract Manager.

This position is mainly located in Mogalakwena, Limpopo.

TEAM YOU BELONG TO

You will join a team of Technicians that strive to effectively deliver a seamless experience, that delivers a “technical solution” that meets the customer’s needs, thus supporting the sales team to, to enhance and build relationships with the downstream effect on sales realisation.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

You are responsible for the following per your allocated area of responsibility:
Assures customer and LCS team have access to high quality product and technical support provided in a time frame respectful of Metso’s customers’ sense of urgency.
Establishes best practice customer technical support services for Metso equipment. Supports internal / external customers with technical information facilitating the successful completion of assigned activities, responsibilities, and service projects. Identifies potential new product/spares offerings which result from the review and analysis of the process problem at hand.
Effectively and accurately install and commissions Metso equipment.
Undertake effective and accurate repairs to Metso equipment and in accordance with Metso Standards.
Interpersonal skills are required due to regular interaction and feedback with the customers.
Provide accurate instructions and training to customers’ plant personnel and maximize Metso products and services.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment effectively and accurately on several projects simultaneously, with the ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
As required, coordinates, prepares, analyses, and submits accurate and timely reports/feedback within Metso and Customers.
Positive customer relations, communication and delegation skills are essential.
Experience and capabilities enable carrying out responsibilities with limited direction.
Special Projects as assigned by Manager.
Perform routine and non-routine maintenance activities.
Identify and report any risk of component or equipment failure.
Inspect, install, adjust, and maintain mechanical machines and equipment on site.
Components rebuild & replacement.
Perform alignments.
Proficiency in trouble-shooting hydraulics, pneumatics.
Proficiency in welding/cutting
Equipment lubrication
Ensure work is carried out in a safe and efficient manner and provide input directed at improving the safety, efficiency and overall effectiveness and Reliability of equipment.
Provide input to Maintenance and Reliability improvement initiatives.
Recommend job plan and tool changes to Maintenance Supervisors
Safely operate specific units of mobile equipment including overhead and mobile crane, forklifts, etc.
Follow all plant specific Policies E.g. No Smoking areas, lockout, Confined Space, Working at Heights, PPE, Etc.

WHO YOU ARE

Trades Papers in Fitting / Millwright - Essential
Computer Literate
Understanding and principles of customer relations and interaction
Grade 12
Minimum 5 years’ field service experience on mining process equipment (Crushers / Mills) - Essential
5 Years Mill Relining and Crusher experience - Advantageous
Ability to effectively communicate with a drive and performance orientation
Ability to work in a team atmosphere
Valid driver’s license (C1)
Knowledge of ISO 9001 - 2008
Knowledge of Mine Health and Safety Act
Knowledge of Occupation Health and Safety Act

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES FOR THIS ROLE

Leadership and relationship building qualities, a bias for action and detail-oriented behaviours are required.
A self-motivated individual with the ability to work under stress and meet deadlines.
Good communication, co-operation, and interpersonal skills
Strong technical, analytical, and mechanical skills and abilities.
Willingness / Ability to travel internationally.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit; use hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.
The employee is required to stand, walk, and climb or balance.
The employee must lift and/or move up to 15 kg.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Use of keyboards, telephones, copiers, tele