Summary
Date Posted: Monday, June 14, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Linum Consult’s client is an international firm well-established in Africa. They are urgently looking for a Technical Support Representative specialising in Komatsu Electric Dump Trucks to join their team on a 1-year FIFO contract of 8 weeks on, 4 weeks off in Zambia.

Responsibilities
• Performing maintenance and repairs of mining dumper trucks and their components, including diagnoses, troubleshoots, and repairs
• Issuing technical follow-up reports
• Complying with the customer’s safety regulations and standards; consistently monitoring that Tag-Out and Lock-Out procedures are being followed
• Managing the availability of the Komatsu Diesel Electric Driven Dump Trucks, ensuring that targets are reached and constantly maintained. Proactively proposing action plans for when there is a lack of availability
• Providing technical support for the product lines on the customers’ sites, researching, and troubleshooting issues
• Ensuring that all required warranty information is provided in a prompt and timely manner. Assisting the technical team with compiling data and information required
• Carrying out inspections and audits of the equipment for proper performance, and determining any faults or malfunctions
• Applying hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical knowledge to equipment and issues
• Testing repaired equipment to ensure proper operational performance
• Keeping up to date with the industry, customer, product developments, and technical best practices
• Building strong relationships with internal and external customers to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction

Profile
• At least 5 years as a workshop technician, with 2-3 years spent in an equivalent position
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering/ Mechanical Automotive or four years of apprenticeship experience
• Demonstrable experience of around 5 years in Diesel-Electric Driven Dumper Trucks (Komatsu 860E, 930E, 960E or equivalent). Candidates without Komatsu experience will not be considered
• Strong understanding of basic mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and structural systems
• Good understanding of the specifications, applications, operation, maintenance, structure & function, testing, adjusting, and repair of Komatsu products
• Experience of working in the mining industry within Africa
• Strong communication skills in spoken and written English

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

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Job application procedure
If you fulfil all of the key criteria for this position, then please formally submit your CV along with your current financial package details for the attention of Frederick Thugniot to africa@linumconsult.com
If you fulfil all the criteria stipulated, you will be contacted within 10 days. If you do not fulfil the minimum criteria, we may contact you regarding alternative positions.

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