Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.

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: 31/03/2025

JOB TITLE: E&I TECHNICIAN

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

The successful Candidate will be responsible for executing technical services at customer sites. Providing feedback on customer satisfaction, technology / equipment / service performance and production improvement activities relating to Market Area

In this position, you will report to the Site Manager

This position is mainly located in Waterval Smelter

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.

You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, such as Field Service Technician Team to assure a common understanding/application of technical and safety support and information to support and provide excellent customer service on Metso’s equipment.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

You are responsible for the following per your allocated area of responsibility:

• Clean, inspections on electrical equipment
• Attend to breakdowns
• Have knowledge of PLC systems
• Remove equipment, installation, repairs (drives, electric motors, Scada systems, etc.)
• Conduct preventative maintenance on instrumentation and electrical equipment
• Required to conduct stand-by duties
• May be required to work shift as part of the business requirements.
• Maintaining of 5S within working environment
• Willingness to assist in additional reasonable tasks on hand
• Maximize performance on all equipment’s
• Complete job cards, logbooks and inspection reports
• Conduct safety inspections
• Compile electrical schedules for the plant

WHO YOU ARE

• Trade tested E&I Technician red seal
• Three (3) to four (4) years Apprenticeship programme.
• Grade 12
• Minimum 5 years’ field service experience on Metso Outotec equipment, Mining equipment and Larox Filters
• Computer Literate
• Understanding our principles of customer relations and interaction
• Ability to effectively communicate with a drive and performance orientation
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere

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.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit; use hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Able to perform required functions: walking, carrying, climbing, working on heights, confined spaces, good vision
• Exposure to internal and external environmental conditions, noise, hazards
• The employee must lift and/or move up to 15 kg.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, colour vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Use of keyboards, telephones, copiers, telefax, visits and movement.
• Own Transport to and from site.
• Must reside within the area and be able to be on site within 45min from a breakdown callout.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world. However, there's a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change.
• Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets.
• A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.
• Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities
• Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.

GET IN TOUCH

Want to rise above the possible with us?

• Go to our website www.metso.com click on Careers and start your application

Or

• Go to Peoplepoint, click on Careers, and start your application.

Hiring Manager: Lethukuthula Msikili

How to join - Working at Metso - About Metso - Diversity and Inclusion - Meet our people

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers' energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and process expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Headquartered in Espoo, Finland, Metso employs over 17,000 people in close to 50 countries and sales for 2023 were about EUR 5.4 billion. The company is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. metso.com, x.com/metsoofficial