Service Contract Technician - S3

6481 Sandvik Mining RSA (Pty) Ltd; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining equipment supplier in Kempton Park is seeking a skilled technician for mechanical maintenance. The ideal candidate should possess a Grade 12 qualification, relevant trade certificate, and at least 5 years of experience in the mining industry. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment efficiency and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This role requires shift work and being medically fit.

Qualifications

• 5 years relevant mining experience required.
• Must have Flameproof and Gas Testing.
• Must have a valid Car Driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve machines for reliability and performance.
• Conduct Shift Reporting and Incident Reporting.
• Comply with Quality and Safety standards.

Skills

Electrical Mechanical and Maintenance operations

Preventive maintenance

Risk Assessments

Continuous improvements

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Education

Grade 12 / N3 Technical Qualification

Section 13 Trade Certificate Millwright, Diesel Mechanic or Electrician

Tools

Basic Computer Literacy

Job description

Overview

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions 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, tunnelling and quarrying. The focus lies on bringing value to customers through high-performing products that increase productivity and safety as well as to provide services and flexible maintenance programs that extend uptime and cut costs.

The Role

Provides technical support in mechanical maintenance. Maintains and improves machines and equipment to increase or maintain a high level of reliability, availability, cost efficiency and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Electrical Mechanical and Maintenance operations.
• Preventive maintenance, perform corrective actions, support planning and preparation, monitors outcome, documentation (outcome, root cause, time, improvements).
• Conduct Risk Assessments, Shift Reporting, and Incident Reporting.
• Work in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Achievement of Key performance indicators.
• Follow quality and cleanliness standards.
• Communication of operational status and any deviations.
• Safety and housekeeping (5S) requirements. Comply with all Safe operation practices.
• Continuous improvements and development on a personal and operational level.

Profile Required

• Grade 12 / N3 Technical Qualification / Equivalent Qualification
• Section 13 Trade Certificate Millwright, Diesel Mechanic or Electrician this must be accompanied by proof of Training / Modules / POE / Proof of apprenticeship
• Basic Computer literacy, Microsoft Excel, word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• English proficiency
• Must have Flameproof
• Must have Gas Testing
• Relevant mining experience (5 years)
• Underground mining environment in the production section
• Will be required to work shifts and be away from home for the duration of the shift.
• Need to be medically fit
• Must have a valid Car Drivers license
• Must have own transport

Notice Period

Notice period on all positions is 20 working days from date of resignation, unless otherwise agreed to by managers.