GET Operative

Sandvik Group; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining equipment supplier is seeking a candidate to ensure effective maintenance of GET equipment. This role involves conducting evaluations, inspections, and maintenance tasks to increase equipment longevity while adhering to safety standards. Ideal candidates will possess a Grade 12 qualification and driving experience, with a preference for those from the local community.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of driving experience with a valid code 10 or 14 driver’s license.
• Physical and medical ability to function in a mining environment.
• Local community preference for candidates.

Responsibilities

• Conduct drill rig evaluation to align drilling parameters with requirements.
• Inspect and test GET equipment as per OEM standards.
• Identify faults on GET equipment and report them.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on hammers to extend equipment life.
• Analyse rock tools for failure causes.
• Complete failure analysis reports for examined products.
• Conduct scrap analysis and investigations for premature product failure.

Skills

Effective customer relations

Inspection and testing of equipment

Analytical skills

Education

Grade 12/Equivalent

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:

• 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/Equivalent
• GET Level 1 & 2 certificate of competence (advantageous)
• Valid code 10 or 14 driver’s license with a minimum of two years of driving experience.
• Physical and medical ability to function in a mining environment
• First Preference will be given to the local community

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.