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Technical Specialist Jobs in Midrand, Gauteng at LGC Group
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Job Description
Job Description!
The Technical Specialist will build strong relationships with key internal and external partners and support customers of the Standards business, with a primary focus in the 3rd Party Instrumentation, Reference Materials and Analytical Standards product lines.
Key Responsibilities:
Travel domestically and internationally to customer sites to install, maintain, and fix Fusion equipment, machinery and/or systems.
Conduct regular maintenance tasks to ensure optimal performance and reliability of equipment and systems.
Developing and improving maintenance procedures
Diagnose and resolve technical issues efficiently, either on-site or remotely.
Provide comprehensive customer support, including effective communication with customers to address their needs and concerns promptly.
Deliver training sessions to customers or end-users on proper equipment usage and maintenance procedures.
Maintain accurate records of service activities, including service reports, maintenance logs and inventory records.
Create Service agreements by base of customer requirements.
Ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulations to maintain a safe working environment during travel and on-site visits.
Offer remote support to customers via phone, email, or remote desktop software as needed.
Stay updates on industry trends and advancements through continuous learning and professional development activities.
Record all activities (visits, opportunities, reports, etc.) on Sale Force
Core Proficiencies:
Service & Engagement: uncovering needs and supporting win/win to solve customer issues.
Product Knowledge: value propositions & solution development
Organization skills: Ability plan and organize time to help serve customer efficiently and effectively
Planning installations and services around breakdowns
Technical Knowledge: Ability to diagnose and interpret the best cause of action to solve customer issues
Outstanding commercial awareness and planning abilities
Problem-Solving: Ability to fix and resolve issues with instrumentation systems.
Communication: Strong communication skills to collaborate with other engineers and professional
Able to read and interpret documents such as RFQs, contracts, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Qualifications
Qualifications
B.S. or equivalent experience in chemistry, physics, biochemistry, biology, Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience: A degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Instrumentation Engineering is a requirement
proven experience in supporting technical products used in research laboratories and experience in instrumentation engineering (Sample preparation, XRF and/or Fusion techniques).
Experience with customer relationship management platforms, such as Sales Force and Desk. Expertise in Microsoft Office products is a plus
English fluency. Fluency or proficiency in other languages are a significant advantage
Travel within EMEA especially Africa
Additional Information
Additional information
Experience:
Years of Experience: Typically, demonstrated ability in instrumentation engineering (Sample preparation, XRF and/or Fusion techniques)
We will not consider candidates without specified instrumentation back-ground
Title: Technical Specialist
Company: LGC Group
Location: Midrand, Gauteng
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