Field Service Tech – Mining Equipment (Balikpapan)

Sandvik; Balikpapan; On-site; IDR 133,920,000 - 256,680,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is seeking a Maintenance Technician – Field Service based in Balikpapan, Kalimantan. The role requires performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting heavy mobile equipment, and ensuring safety and compliance on-site.

You will document work orders, prepare JAP/JHA, and collaborate with team members while maintaining high standards of housekeeping and EHS practices in a dynamic field environment.

Qualifications

• Over 4 years of experience in maintenance, ideally in the mining or heavy equipment industry.
• Proven track record in maintaining and troubleshooting Sandvik or similar OEM mining equipment.
• Intermediate English proficiency (CEFR Level B1).
• Applicants must be eligible to live and work in Indonesia.

Responsibilities

• Complete all required documentation, including work orders and timesheets, for accurate tracking and future reference.
• Ensure full compliance with Safety, Health, and Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Perform preventive maintenance on hoses, tubing, piping, and fittings by identifying deficiencies such as chafing, bubbling, wear, or leaks.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment to prevent system contamination and ensure operational reliability.
• Utilize technical documentation and reference materials, and accurately record all activities performed on each piece of equipment for traceability and future reference.
• Prepare Job Action Plans (JAP) and Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) as required prior to task execution.
• Select and apply appropriate fluid types and lubricant grades in accordance with manufacturer specifications and system fluid capacity.
• Communicate effectively with team members regarding assigned tasks and discuss the outcomes of risk assessments prior to execution.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair heavy mobile equipment electrical systems, including but not limited to basic electrical systems, PLC systems, remote control systems, and rig control systems.
• Ensure the safe operation of mobile equipment by performing scheduled preventive maintenance and promptly troubleshooting and rectifying equipment malfunctions.
• Carry out skilled maintenance activities independently in the repair with associated auxiliary equipment.
• Diagnose and perform electrical repairs on a wide variety of vehicles and equipment in accordance with technical standards and manufacturer guidelines.
• Assist Mechanics in the repair and maintenance of light and heavy equipment, as well as other auxiliary systems, as required.
• Provide recommendations to prevent recurring equipment failures and improve overall equipment reliability and performance.
• Perform tool control and housekeeping duties, taking accountability for issued tools and toolroom equipment to ensure they are clean, safe, complete, and properly stored.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in work areas and workshop facilities.

Skills

Hydraulics

Electricity

CAN Bus

English (B1)

Job description

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is seeking a Maintenance Technician – Field Service based in Balikpapan, Kalimantan. The role requires performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting heavy mobile equipment, and ensuring safety and compliance on-site.

You will document work orders, prepare JAP/JHA, and collaborate with team members while maintaining high standards of housekeeping and EHS practices in a dynamic field environment.