GET Assistant- W1

6481 Sandvik Mining RSA (Pty) Ltd; Kathu; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global mining equipment supplier in Northern Cape is seeking a skilled individual to maintain and extend the life of GET equipment according to OEM standards. The role involves conducting evaluations, inspections, and reporting faults on equipment. Candidates should possess a Grade 12 or N3 technical qualification, preferably hold a GET Level 1 & 2 certificate, and have a valid driver's license. This position requires physical ability and a commitment to safety within a mining environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent technical qualification is essential.
• GET Level 1 & 2 certificate of competence is advantageous.
• Valid code 10 driver's license with a minimum of two years of driving experience.
• Ability to function in a physical mining environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct drill rig evaluation for drilling parameters adjustments.
• Inspect and test GET equipment per OEM standards.
• Identify faults on GET equipment and report to Supervisor.
• Perform scheduled maintenance to extend equipment life.
• Analyze Sandvik rock tools to determine cause of failure.
• Complete failure analysis report for examined products.
• Conduct scrap analysis for premature product failures.

Skills

Drill rig evaluation

Maintenance on GET equipment

Analysing rock tools

Effective customer relations

Education

Grade 12 / N3 technical / equivalent qualification (NQF Level 4)

GET Level 1 & 2 certificate of competence

Job description

Sandvik Mining is a global leading supplier in equipment and tools, parts, service and technical solutions for the mining and infrastructure industries. Applications include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunneling and quarrying. We are proud to be recognized on the Forbes Top 50 Global Employers List.

The Role

The purpose of this role is to maintain and extend the life of GET equipment according to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications and standards to ensure an effective performance contract through

• Machine availability
• Effective customer relations
• Safety, health, and environmental effectiveness

Key Responsibilities :

• Conduct drill rig evaluation to determine if drilling parameters (i.e. rotation, feed and air pressure) are aligned as required and alert the machine operator to adjust the parameters accordingly when necessary
• Inspect and test GET equipment as per OEM standards and specifications
• Identify faults on the GET equipment and report them accordingly to your Supervisor for remedial action
• Perform scheduled maintenance on the hammers to extend equipment life
• Analyse all Sandvik rock tools removed from the machines to determine the cause of failure
• Complete or write out a failure analysis report for every rock tool product examined
• Conduct regular scrap analysis and ad hoc investigations to determine the reason / s for premature product failure

Your profile :

• Grade 12 / N3 technical / equivalent qualification (NQF Level 4)
• GET Level 1 & 2 certificate of competence (advantageous)

English proficiency

Valid code 10 driver’s license with a minimum of two years of driving experience

Physical and medical ability to function in a mining environment