Field Engineer - #447500

Job Description

Field Engineer

Weir Minerals Canada

Kamloops, BC

Onsite

Purpose of Role: The Field Engineer will provide key technical support to our Hard Rock Mining customers in Western Canada. They will be responsible for collecting and monitoring operating and wear data on our critical equipment and conduct in depth analysis to drive continuous improvement. The position will work closely with technology centers, aftermarket sales and key Hard Rock Mining customers.

Why choose Weir:

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Customer Relations: Build strong lasting relationships with our mining customers in Western Canada with hands- on in field technical support including trouble shooting, shutdown and install support as well as commissioning
• Product and Process Knowledge: Understand the customer’s process and shutdown schedule and assist with our company’s stock inventory management program in providing forecasts for parts usage
• Monitor and Troubleshoot Equipment: Monitor and collect operating and wear data for major Weir equipment installed at customer plants and document findings in inspection reports and presentations
• Field Support: Conduct field inspections and measurements using 3D scanner, hand templates and specialized software to provide customized solutions and improvements for our customers
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.
  
  

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree (Engineering)
• 2+ years of experience of technical or engineering experience, ideally in an industrial/mining atmosphere
• Ability to use various inspection instruments and hand tools with a strong mechanical aptitude
• Previous slurry pump disassembly, evaluation, repair and reassembly experience would be considered an asset
  
  

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Compensation: $75,000-$90,000 depending on experience and qualifications

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

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