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Applications Engineer

By Weir Minerals

Dead Line: May 7, 2022

As part of our sales departments, the Application Engineer will work collaborative with internal departments and external stakeholders to support business development, sales of products and aftermarket services, while ensuring that customer requirements are met. This position is ideal for individuals who have a strong aptitude for commercial activities and customer service. This role includes interactions with customers to interpret specifications, select products, and provide technical support.
 
Objectives & Measurement - Key Responsibilities
 
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
 
  • Providing technical support to customers and to account managers
  • Interpreting specifications and selecting equipment to meet customer requirements;
  • Preparing product quotations and bids for large mining equipment packages
  • Ongoing communication with customers and suppliers
  • Providing technical support and expertise for outside sales force, consultants and customers
  • Preparing sales and product presentations or proposals for clients.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
 
The selected individual will be expected to:
 
  • Develop an understanding of the key hard rock mining customers and EPCs, of the applications and of the products/materials used.
  • Provide Applications Engineering support on mining capital projects and brownfield inquiries/opportunities
  • Support aftermarket sales through field/site visits to understand how our equipment operates and wears, and to work with the technology centre to develop product/material improvements in line with customer expectations.
  • Learn and share inter-company best practices.
 
Health & Safety: Key Responsibilities & Requirements:
 
  • Able to work in a manner that ensures the safety of themselves and others
  • Able to demonstrate compliance to company safety procedures and legal obligations
  • Recognise and report and resolve hazards identified
  • Confidence and ability to intervene on practices deemed to be unsafe
  • Engage and promote a zero harm culture
  • Be aware of physical limitations based upon job requirements
 
Job Knowledge / Education and Qualifications
 
Education/Experience:
Bachelor of Engineering Degree, with 3 to 5 years of engineering experience. P.Eng licence. Prior experience with roles involving applications, customer-support, sales, or manufacturing environments is considered an asset. Mining or mineral processing education or experience will also be considered an asset.
 
Language:
English. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Able to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
 
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to use basic algebra and geometry.
 
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
 
Computer Skills:
Demonstrated proficiency in the full Microsoft Office Suite, Lotus Notes/Outlook.  Prior experience using ERP/MRP systems, AutoCAD and/or other Design or engineering software will be considered an asset.
 
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations, Special Skills:
Member or eligible to become a member of a Professional Engineering Association, having attained or working towards P Eng designation.
 
Physical Requirements: Employee must be able to sit, stand, and lift up to 15 pounds.  
 
Work Environment:
Environment may vary from quiet (office environment) to moderate (customer sites, warehouse).
 
Core Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
 
Initiative - Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.
 
Customer Service – Manages ongoing interactions with customers, responds promptly to customer needs, solicits customer feedback to improve service, responds to service/assistance requests and meets commitments.
 
Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills and participates in meetings. Able to sell products and/or ideas, while influencing others.
 
Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures.
 
Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves technical problems/situations in a timely manner, gathering and analyzing information, developing alternative solutions. Works well in group problem solving situations, uses reason even in difficult/emotional situations.
 

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