Sales and Application Engineer

SUMMARY:
The role will requires a thorough understanding of pump application theory (Positive Displacement (PD) Pumps and Multistage Centrifugal (MS) Pumps in dewatering systems throughout the mining industry)

POSITION INFO:

Early-Stage Project/Proposal/Quote Development

• Assess feasibility of product range to application. 
• Prepare detailed pump selection studies o Assistance with system design and layout and pumping philosophies 
• Life Cycle Cost Analysis 
• Sub-contractor engagement for quotes on bought-in products such as motors, base frames, E&IC and valves o Proposal Compilation 
• Assist the GM - Commercial in communicating technical constructs, both written and face to face, with prospective clients. 

Project Tender Submission 

• Assess Tender request requirements 
• Confirmation of pump selection 
• QA submissions and management 
• DRL and DRS review and management 
• Project programs
• Sub-contractor engagement for quotes on bought-in products such as motors, base frames, E&IC and valves 
• Mechanical, electrical and Civil Submissions 
• Control and Instrumentation review and submission 
• Develop Scope and resource requirements 
• Prepare price schedule 
• Collation and submission of tender document

Aftersales Engineering Support 

• Commissioning Process Management 
• Analysis of commissioning data in order to develop Commissioning Reports 
• Analysis of condition monitoring data in order to develop condition monitoring reports 
• Customer Complaints Process Management (in accordance with ISO 9001:2018)

Secondary duties

• Assist GM - Commercial with the development of marketing material such as technical presentations and case studies.

Qualifications & Skills

• 4-year Degree in Mechanical Engineering (would consider Btech or N. Dip Mech Eng) 
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in pump system design 
• Professional Registration with ECSA (advantage) 
• Pump Selection program (SPAIX or similar) 
• Microsoft Visio and Excel proficient 
• Adobe Acrobat pro proficient 
• Strong computer literacy skills 
• Strong technical writing skills 
• ISO 9001 implementation and reporting experience