Job Description

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a global leading supplier in equipment and tools, parts, service and technical solutions for the mining and construction industries. Applications include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading, and hauling, tunnelling and quarrying. The focus lies on bringing value to customers through high-performing products that increase productivity and safety as well as to provide services and flexible maintenance programs that extend uptime and cut costs.The RoleProvides technical support and expertise in Mechanical or Electrical maintenance. Maintains and improves components, equipment or systems to improve or keep high reliability, overall equipment values and cost efficiency.Key Performance Areas

• Mechanical or Electrical maintenance operations.
• Analyze, prepare, plan, and carry out small to medium sized improvements on machines and equipment (major sized improvements if necessary).
• If necessary, order and take lead on actions performed by contractors.
• Preventive maintenance, perform corrective actions, supports planning and preparation, monitors outcome, documentation (outcome, root cause, time, improvements).
• Work in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Achievement of maintenance targets (MTBF, MTTR).
• Follow quality and cleanliness standards.
• Communication of operational status and any deviations.
• Safety and housekeeping (5S) requirements.
• Continuous improvements and development on a personal and operational level.
• Specific or expert competence within a specific area.

Profile Required

• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent qualification
• Electrical / Millwright Trade Certificate.
• Maintenance experience (5 years)
• Underground Hardrock Trackless Mining experience (advantageous)
• Computer literacy will be advantageous.
• English proficiency
• Code 8 license (Minimum)

Experience in:

• Fault finding / electrohydraulic / auto electrical / hydraulic / PLC, remote control offerings will be advantageous.
• Underground mining environment, maintaining of earth moving equipment.

How to apply
Please apply online through Workday (ESS) or access the Sandvik websiteApplications close: 22 October 2024Please note that, in Line with our EE Plan, HDSA (Historically disadvantaged South African) candidates will be given first preference.Please note that, should you not receive any response from us within 14 days, your application has been unsuccessful; we however thank you for your interest in our company.Please note that you must be physically and medically fit to work in a mining environment including meeting all customer vaccination requirements. Attach vaccination certificate to application.We offer an interesting role in an international business environment as well as opportunities for professional development. At Sandvik, we believe that diversity of experience, perspective and background will lead to a better environment for our employees, our business and, thereby, our customers.

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