Technical Field Engineer - Eastern Cape

About the role

TotalEnergies Marketing South Africa is looking for a Technical Field Engineer based in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. The role manages scheduled maintenance activities to improve asset availability while optimising cost, runs small campaign projects and covers HSEQ, reporting, maintenance, customer service and project management for the region.

Key responsibilities

• HSEQ: comply with the OHS Act of 1993 (asbestos, construction, electrical installation, environmental etc.), ensure contractors and staff follow TMSA HSEQ procedures, use only contractors with valid contracts and report site non-conformances to the Retail Maintenance Manager within 24 hours.
• Reporting: make sure sales and marketing follow the agreed maintenance process, run an annual site visit with the Territory Manager for each service station, and present regional performance at the monthly maintenance business review (NFTs per station, top 10 flop sites, preventative maintenance status, project status).
• Maintenance: ensure preventive maintenance follows schedule, review Preventive Maintenance reports on Daisy WW, drive the pump replacement project in the region, measure contractor performance monthly, conduct quarterly random audits and inspections, and follow up work requests within SLAs.
• Customer service: complete maintenance within agreed timeframes, submit accurate costing, meet business monthly and attend the Sales Manager monthly meetings.
• Projects: manage the project portfolio on time and within budget, control contractors, consultants, architects and suppliers, and manage project documentation, asset registers and legal and municipal approvals.

Required profile

• S4 or BTech in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering.
• 2-3 years of experience in petroleum engineering.
• Sound experience in engineering, construction and maintenance.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Autonomy, problem-solving, proactive attitude and clear written and verbal communication.

Required skills

• Knowledge of local legislation, group and international standards in the oil industry.
• Ability to work in a team of customers, purchasers and head office.