Business Development Engineer – Valves & Condition Monitoring (Mining)

About the role

Petropipe, an international group supplying valves, piping, process equipment and related services to mining, energy and industry, is hiring a full-time hybrid Business Development Engineer based in Guinea. Working with its partner Cordant, Petropipe brings Baker Hughes solutions to African mines: Bently Nevada condition monitoring and machinery protection, Masoneilan control valves and Consolidated safety valves, plus safety valve inspection and commissioning by certified technicians. The role grows the business with bauxite, gold and iron ore mines, alumina refineries and industrial customers.

Key responsibilities

• Prospect and build a portfolio of mines, mining contractors and EPCs in Guinea
• Promote Bently Nevada solutions (machinery protection, portable vibration data collection, System 1 software), Masoneilan and Consolidated valves and site services
• Identify demand (projects, shutdowns, MRO) and own the full sales cycle through to order
• Lead Petropipe's prequalification and vendor registration with customers
• Work with engineering and application teams on offers and support
• Track the market and report sales activity weekly

Required profile

• Engineering degree or technical diploma in mechanical, electrical, instrumentation or a related field
• 5+ years in technical sales or business development, ideally in mining
• Established network with mines and mining contractors in Guinea
• Fluent French; professional English is a plus
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel frequently to mine sites
• Guinean nationals strongly encouraged to apply

Required skills

• Knowledge of condition monitoring, reliability or industrial valves is a plus

What we offer

• A key role opening a new market, backed by an international group and leading brands
• An attractive package with variable pay
• Real career progression