GET Assistant- W1

Sandvik Group; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global mining supplier is seeking a technician to maintain and extend the life of GET equipment in South Africa. The role involves conducting drill rig evaluations, inspecting equipment according to OEM specifications, and performing scheduled maintenance. Candidates should have a valid code 10 driver's license with experience, and a GET Level 1 & 2 certificate is advantageous. This position promises a challenging yet rewarding environment in the mining industry.

Qualifications

• GET Level 1 & 2 certificate of competence is advantageous.
• Valid code 10 driver's license with 2+ years driving experience is required.
• Physical and medical capability for mining environment is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct drill rig evaluation to verify drilling parameters.
• Inspect and test GET equipment as per OEM standards.
• Identify faults on GET equipment and report them.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on hammers.
• Analyze Sandvik rock tools to determine failure causes.
• Complete failure analysis report for each examined tool.
• Conduct scrap analysis and investigations for premature failures.

Skills

GET Level 1 & 2 certificate of competence

Valid code 10 driver’s license

Physical and medical ability in mining environment

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:

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:

• GET Level 1 & 2 certificate of competence (advantageous)
• 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

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.

Sandvik is an equal opportunity employer, striving for practices and programs that are bias free and in which employees are treated fairly to ensure fair opportunity with the best outcome for every individual securing no discrimination on grounds including but not limited to, age, gender, gender expression, race, ethnicity, language, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. To ensure an inclusive, equitable and diverse work environment where people can develop and perform well, our focus areas are: great leadership, lifelong learning & development, career opportunities & open job market and safe & fair work environment.