The Role

To manage maintenance and assist the Performance Contract Manager with cost effectiveness and operational profit through optimal performing subordinates, customer relations and safety, health & environmental effectiveness.

Key Performance Areas

• Prioritize, prepare, set resources and schedule work orders.
• Request resources and lead resources from central maintenance/external contractors. Coordinate maintenance tasks according to current instructions and routines.
• Documents and monitors outcome (root cause, time, improvements) and initiates further improvements.
• Creates and adapts preventive maintenance plans.
• Develops routines and tools to streamline the process of maintenance.
• Contributes with technical knowledge in projects. Works in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Achievement of maintenance targets.
• Communication of operational status and any deviations.
• Safety and housekeeping (5S) requirements.
• Continuous improvements and development on a personal and operational level.

Profile Required

• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent qualification
• Relevant Trade Certificate (Please provide POE or apprenticeship contract)
• Relevant trade history
• Computer literacy
• Maintenance experience (5 years)
• Supervisory experience (3 years)
• English proficiency
• Experience in inventory control
• Trackless mining experience (advantageous)

   

• Experience in:

• Fault finding / electro hydraulic / auto electrical / hydraulic / PLC, remote control offerings
• Underground mining environment, maintaining of earth moving equipment

How to apply

Please apply online through Workday (ESS) or access the Sandvik website www.home.sandvik/en/careers

Applications close: 05 September 2024

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.

In Line with our EE Plan, HDSA (Historically disadvantaged South African) candidates will be given first preference.

Please note that you must be physically and medically fit to work in a mining environment including meeting all customer vaccination requirements. Attach vaccination certificate to application.

We offer an interesting role in an international business environment as well as opportunities for professional development. At Sandvik, we believe that diversity of experience, perspective and background will lead to a better environment for our employees, our business and, thereby, our customers.