Sales and product service
Workshop Specialist - Underground Drills
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions
Workshop Specialist - Underground Drills – Mount Isa QLD
Our Company and Culture
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a global leading supplier of equipment and tools, parts, service and technical solutions for the mining and construction industries. The Sandvik Group has approximately 44,000 employees in more than 160 countries.
Our commitment to sustainability is unwavering, and we conduct business in a responsible and ethical manner. Our core values prioritize safety above all else, and we always operate with consideration for the environment and the communities in which we work. Our commitment to integrity and building relationships based on honesty, respect, and trust is paramount.
At Sandvik, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The role
An exciting new opportunity is available for an experienced technician to join our Mount Isa workshop to delivering expert technical knowledge and services for our Sandvik underground drilling equipment. You will help guide and enhance the technical skills of our Workshop team, ensuring they are well-equipped to handle these specialized products.
Your will use your knowledge and experience on underground drills to provide a high quality of work and ensuring optimal machine performance, allowing us to further expand our customer base in the area. To support you, we will supply product training, and you will have the support of our dedicated Products Support personnel
This role is available on an 8 on 6 off roster, FIFO options from Brisbane or Townsville available for the right candidate.
Areas of responsibility
- All employees and workers are required to conduct themselves in accordance with our EHS Vision to achieve Zero Harm to; our people, the environment we work in, our customers and our suppliers.
- Provide internal technical assistance to resolve issues for our customers.
- Carry out general mechanical duties, maintenance, repairs, and fault diagnosis work on all Sandvik Mining equipment (Specifically, underground drills equipment).
- Mentoring peers and upskilling our workshop technical knowledge of underground drills.
- Actively leading major workshop scoped works and machine builds, providing a high level of technical diagnosis and repairs.
- Performing mechanical maintenance duties as per maintenance plans while upholding the integrity of the equipment and ensuring safe operation is not compromised.
- Providing feedback for efficient maintenance planning improvements.
- Provide technical support to service personnel, providing high-level technical experience in cases of complex technical issues.
- Provide relevant feedback to the Workshop Supervisor and relevant stakeholders to enable improvements to the workshop and its capacity.
- Assist in compiling accurate data to process warranty claims for our local customers.
- Providing feedback for efficient maintenance planning improvements.
Your profile
Our team is excited to be offering a new Workshop Specialist position for an experienced technician, with expertise in underground drilling operations. To be successful you will need to hold a Mechanical or Electrical Trade Certificate, or an equivalent qualification, and have at least 7 years of post-trade experience in the underground mining sector.
You have worked in a similar position previously and are capable of providing technical training to our maintenance personnel.
Additionally, this role demands adaptability to remote work environments and varied cultural settings. Familiarity with Sandvik machinery relevant to our operations is crucial.
You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.
What we offer
- Favourable Superannuation contribution above statutory requirement.
- An Employee Benefits Program including salary sacrifice options, a company-wide bonus scheme, and Length of Service Recognition program
- Company funded paid parental leave which includes superannuation contributions during the leave period
- Training opportunities for employees – from internal programs to contributions towards external studies
- A Sandvik Wellness Program for employees’ who want to improve their health and wellbeing
We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide paid parental leave to support our employees and their families. Our company also offers training and development opportunities to help you grow your skills and reach your career goals.
Sandvik is proud to be a Work180 Endorsed Employer for Women. If you would like to know more information about how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and benefits on the Work180 website.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Annaliese Fisher
For further information please email - annaliese.fisher@sandvik.com