Master Techncician

Epiroc Group; Mokopane; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Epiroc Mokopane is seeking a Master Technician to lead maintenance activities for mining equipment, provide technical expertise, and mentor technicians to maintain peak equipment performance.

You will oversee preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance, while ensuring safety and compliance with OEM standards and turnaround targets. Strong leadership and fault-finding skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified Artisan with a relevant trade certification.
• OEM equipment-specific training.
• Strong leadership, coaching and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and support a team of Service Technicians and Assistants, fostering a safe, productive and high-performance work environment.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting, diagnostics and fault-finding on Epiroc drilling and mining equipment.
• Oversee and execute preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance, including major component replacements and repairs.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching and mentoring to technicians and apprentices while supporting competency development across the team.
• Support maintenance planning activities by identifying required parts, tools and resources and providing technical input on work scopes and interventions.
• Ensure maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently and in line with OEM standards, quality requirements and agreed turnaround targets.
• Maintain accurate job cards, inspection reports, maintenance records and technical feedback to support equipment reliability and future planning.
• Drive compliance with mine and Epiroc SHEQ standards, lead safety discussions, participate in incident investigations and exercise Stop Work Authority when required.

Skills

Leadership

Fault finding

Diagnostics

Communication

Team coaching

Education

Trade certification

OEM equipment training

Tools

Maintenance management software

Job description

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Functional area: Service

Onsite or Remote: Onsite

Country/Region: ZA

City: Mokopane

Location: Mokopane, LP, ZA, 601

Company name: Epiroc

Date of posting: Aug 31, 2026

Your Mission as a Master Technician

Are you passionate about keeping mining equipment operating at peak performance while leading and developing technical teams?

At Epiroc, our customers rely on safe, reliable and efficient equipment to maintain productivity in demanding mining environments. As our Master Technician, you'll provide advanced technical expertise, lead maintenance activities, mentor technicians and ensure our equipment is maintained to the highest standards. If you thrive on problem-solving, leadership and delivering exceptional customer service, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll do

• Lead, supervise and support a team of Service Technicians and Assistants, fostering a safe, productive and high-performance work environment.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting, diagnostics and fault-finding on Epiroc drilling and mining equipment.
• Oversee and execute preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance, including major component replacements and repairs.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching and mentoring to technicians and apprentices while supporting competency development across the team.
• Support maintenance planning activities by identifying required parts, tools and resources and providing technical input on work scopes and interventions.
• Ensure maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently and in line with OEM standards, quality requirements and agreed turnaround targets.
• Maintain accurate job cards, inspection reports, maintenance records and technical feedback to support equipment reliability and future planning.
• Drive compliance with mine and Epiroc SHEQ standards, lead safety discussions, participate in incident investigations and exercise Stop Work Authority when required.

What you'll bring

• Qualified Artisan with a relevant trade certification.
• OEM equipment-specific training.
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Technician in a mining or heavy equipment environment.
• Previous experience in a senior Master or Supervisory role will be advantageous
• Strong technical expertise on mining equipment, including hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic and mechanical systems.
• Advanced fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience using computer systems and maintenance management software.
• Strong leadership, coaching and communication skills.
• Ability to work shifts in a 24/7 operation.

Who you are

• You are a hands-on technical expert who takes pride in delivering quality workmanship.
• You have a strong safety mindset and lead by example.
• You enjoy mentoring others and sharing technical knowledge.
• You are a proactive problem-solver who remains calm under pressure.
• You build strong relationships with customers and colleagues alike.
• You are committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Location: Mogalakwena

Epiroc is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring we maintain a diverse and inclusive culture. To prevent any possible unconscious bias, please remove any personal/identifiable information e.g., photo, ID number, address, date of birth from your application.

Epiroc is a global productivity partner for mining and construction customers and accelerates the transformation toward a sustainable society. With ground-breaking technology, Epiroc develops and provides innovative and safe equipment, such as drill rigs, rock excavation and construction equipment and tools for surface and underground applications. The company also offers world-class service and other aftermarket support as well as solutions for automation, digitalization and electrification. Epiroc is based in Stockholm, Sweden, had revenues of more than SEK 60 billion in 2023, and has around 18,200 passionate employees supporting and collaborating with customers in around 150 countries. Learn more at www.epirocgroup.com.

It all starts with people. The world needs metals and minerals for the energy transition and our cities and infrastructure must be developed to serve a growing population. To succeed, we need to speed up the shift towards more sustainable mining and construction industries. We at Epiroc accelerate this transformation, together with customers and business partners in more than 150 countries, by developing and providing innovative and safe equipment, digital solutions, and aftermarket support.

All new thinkers are welcome. We are looking for those who want to develop, grow, and dare to think new. In Epiroc we attract, develop, and retain diverse talent valuing authenticity and unique perspectives, driving our spirit of innovation. We foster an inclusive culture where diversity isn't just a goal but a part of our values and way of working. This is how we do business for a sustainable future.Learn more at www.epiroc.com