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Maintenace technician - S3

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 Role:

Provides technical support in Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance. Maintains and improves machines and equipment to increase or maintain a high level of reliability, availability, cost efficiency and performance and customer relations, and teamwork.

Main responsibilities:

  • Electrical Mechanical and Maintenance operations.
  • Preventive maintenance, perform corrective actions, support planning and preparation, monitors outcome, documentation (outcome, root cause, time, improvements).
  • Conduct Risk Assessments, Shift Reporting, and Incident Reporting.
  • Work in accordance with standard operating procedures.
  • Achievement of Key performance indicators.
  • Follow quality and cleanliness standards.
  • Communication of operational status and any deviations.
  • Safety and housekeeping (5S) requirements. Comply with all Safe operation practices.
  • Continuous improvements and development on a personal and operational level.

Profile Required:

  • Grade 12 / N3 Technical Qualification / Equivalent Qualification
  • Section 13 or 26D Trade Certificate, accompanied with proof of apprenticeshipBasic Computer literacy, Microsoft excel, word, power point and outlook
  • English proficiency
  • Must have Flameproofing
  • Must have Gas Testing
  • Relevant mining experience (5 years)
  • Underground mining environment in production section
  • Will be required to work away from home during the project phase
  • Must be medically fit to work underground
  • Must have a valid Car license

How to apply

Please apply online through Workday (ESS) or access the Sandvik website www.home.sandvik/en/careers

Applications close: 09 April 2025

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. In-line with our Employment Equity (EE) Plan, Historically Disadvantaged South African (HDSA) candidates will be given first preference.

Please note that you must be physically and medically fit to work in a mining environment including meeting all customer vaccination requirements.

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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