Senior Mining Equipment Maintenance Tech — Uptime & Safety

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 760,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Medical aid and retirement fund

Leave entitlement

Relocation assistance (where available

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mining Equipment Maintenance Specialist to join our client in Rustenburg, North West. You will maintain, diagnose, and repair heavy mining equipment including excavators, drills, trucks and conveyors, ensuring maximum uptime and safety.

The role requires a trade qualification and strong troubleshooting skills, with a proactive approach to safety, documentation, and collaboration with operations to minimize production interruption.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience maintaining heavy mining equipment and diagnosing faults.
• Ability to read manuals and schematics to guide maintenance.
• Commitment to safety standards in a demanding mining environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance on mining equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic failures using diagnostic tools.
• Perform complex repairs and component replacements on heavy machinery.
• Interpret manuals, schematics, and drawings to guide maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and mining standards.
• Coordinate with operations to schedule maintenance and minimize downtime.
• Maintain detailed maintenance records including parts and labor.
• Participate in on-call rotations for urgent repairs.

Skills

Heavy mining equipment maintenance

Diesel engines

Troubleshooting

Diagnostics with tools

Safety compliance

Education

Trade qualification (Diesel Mechanic / Millwright / Electrician)

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Heavy machinery tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Mining Equipment Maintenance Specialist to join our client in Rustenburg, North West. You will maintain, diagnose, and repair heavy mining equipment including excavators, drills, trucks and conveyors, ensuring maximum uptime and safety.

The role requires a trade qualification and strong troubleshooting skills, with a proactive approach to safety, documentation, and collaboration with operations to minimize production interruption.