
Engineer - Technical
- Las Condes, Santiago
- Permanente
- Tiempo completo
- Provides 3rd level engineering support to customers (internal and external), including Blasting Systems Equipment Centres.
- Supports the development and introduction of Technology projects/initiatives, including lab testing (e.g. simulations, software tests, environmental tests etc.) and related field testing in all available environmental and weather conditions. Occasionally involving preparation of samples and prototypes.
- Supports the qualification of potential new suppliers, product verification and validation and data presentation and report writing.
- Pro-actively contributes to the development of new IS Category products, test methods and specifications.
- Participates in risk assessments, investigations and root cause analysis for equipment malfunctions or incidents.
- Writes/updates/reviews various technical documentation such as test plans, test reports, investigation reports, training material, user manuals, maintenance and troubleshooting instructions, drawings, parts list, etc.
- Plays a supporting role in establishing new Equipment Centres including training, start-up operations and ongoing support.
- When required, executes alterations and breakdown maintenance.
- Provides specialist equipment training for Blasting Systems, including WebGen Firing Equipment and EBS Field Hardware.
- Participates in identifying potential opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Role models the use of Orica safety systems e.g. Management of Change, Permit to Work, Enablon incident reporting.
- Provides expertise and hands-on delivery in support of relevant regional and global projects upon request.
- Financial: No direct accountability, however key role in keeping good cost control when involved in projects and various improvement initiatives, including spares management support.
- Direct reports: None.
- Network: Works closely with various teams such as other Equipment Centres, Technology, Commercial, Sites and End Users in all levels of the organisation, located in multiple countries and regions.
- Travel: Mobile and able to travel to remote mining locations.
- Work hours: Full time, permanent employment. Some afterhours meetings are required to accommodate global network.
- Technician/ Engineering degree (or relevant industrial experience) in electronics, micro-electronics, mechatronics or communication technology.
- Fluent in English (spoken and written).
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in industry is preferred.
- Good understanding of digital and analog electronic circuitry, ability to read and understand electronics schematics.
- Good knowledge in performance testing of mechanical components as used in industrial systems and mechanical/electronic assemblies incl. EMI and environmental testing.
- Proven strong analytical, fact-based approach to problem solving.
- Experience with product field technical support, Field-Maintenance of electronic equipment, and / or product development.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft suite of software such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Projects.
- Basic knowledge of AutoCAD / Solid Works (open, read, understand, and review drawings).
- Experience with hazard analysis and safety standards.
- Experience with SAP, especially Plant Maintenance, spares sourcing and management.
- Second language (e.g. Spanish, French or other).
- Mining experience.
- Customer engagement experience.
- Experience with Change Management processes, e.g., risk assessments and Alteration Authority submissions.
- Knowledge in FMEA/ hazard analysis or equivalent tools and methods.
- C and LabVIEW programming and embedded development tools or CAD experience.
- Analogue & Digital circuit analysis and design, including embedded microcontroller, DSP, and embedded peripherals.
- Excellent analytical skills and a structured approach to fault finding (electronic / communications / mechanical) and pragmatic problem resolution in the field.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills, both with Orica technical (engineering) and customer non-technical (mining) personnel.
- Attentive to details, structured, and capable of establishing process and procedures to comply with Orica Group Standards requirements.
- Good governance discipline to ensure best possible product implementation and utilisation.
- Able to prioritize and to actively contribute to several initiatives concurrently.
- Good mix of hands-on and computer skills.
- Strong execution focus, self-learning and self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision (within and outside area of expertise).
- High Standards when dealing with SHES requirements.
- Good team player in multinational and multi-level teams.
- Customer focused.
- Resilient and composed when in fast-paced environment.
- Respects company values.
- Builds the trust of others both internally and externally.