Job Description

Regional Technical Service and Sales Engineer

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GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA's success - come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.



Why join GEA

Job information

Reference Number

JR-0033741

Job function

Service

Position type

Full time

Site

48 Reedbuck Crescent, Corporate Park South Midrand Johannesburg Johannesburg 1682


Your responsibilities and tasks:Serves as the Divisional technical expert On site service intervention Propose and oversee budgets and timelines for service work and commissioning projects: + Develop detailed cost estimates and project schedules
+ Communicate and collaborate with other managers, suppliers, and contractors.
+ Take lead and discuss project specifications by consulting with customers and GEA CoC
Answer questions and resolves technical issues, brought forth by Farm Technologies team members and GEA customers Check and confirm the accuracy of the work performed, and the methods used by technical staff Provide detailed technical reports, recommended repair solutions, and define measures to prevent reoccurrences in a timely manner Drive Farm Technologies Equipment Upgrades and Modernization with technological improvements Assist Services Sales to create SLA's and associated estimating tools for: + Inspections Only
+ Service contracts
+ Full maintenance contracts

Your profile and qualifications:

Tertiary technical qualification or similar in electrical or electromechanical 4+ years of Technical experience Background/experience in agricultural industry Experience in a managerial role Analytical and mathematical mind, capable of evaluating and solving various complex problems Leadership skills necessary to manage and develop a team English/Afrikaans (proficient), Good influencing and negotiation skills Analytical capabilities, * Problem-solving skills