R0073369

Fire Suppression Technician

Location: Sandvik Botswana

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a global leader in the supply of equipment, tools, services, support and technical solutions for the mining and construction industry. We offer a diverse range of opportunities through our businesses and cross-border networks, enabling you to explore your potential and thrive.

The Role:

To service and/or maintain Fire Suppression System of Sandvik Mining equipment to ensure machine availability, Customer satisfaction, SHEQ effectiveness. This service is rendered to Sandvik Mining clients.

Key Performance Areas:

• Live the Sandvik EHS Policies, Vision, It’s Culture and ‘Commitment & Responsibility’
• Comply with SMC EHS KPI’s, standards and procedures.
• Comply with Sandvik SHEQ management system and the Objectives and Targets set.
• Be up to date with fire safety regulations and ensuring compliance.
• Installations, performing inspections, repairs, and sales: Completing service orders for fire suppression equipment on Sandvik supplied equipment.
• Scope of Works: Be able to generate a scope of works and  BOQ for installations on various types of equipment.
• To liaise with Fire Suppression Champion, (Sandvik Section 8 Appointee, as per OHS act – South Africa) – to ensure all client equipment are adequately covered with requisite inspections and preventive maintenance tactics.
• The incumbent shall be expected to carry out maintenance duties in line with section 151 of Botswana’s MINES, QUARRIES, WORKS AND MACHINERY REGULATIONS.
• Testing equipment: Ensuring equipment is functioning properly before leaving a customer's location or the shop.
• Delivering equipment: Delivering equipment or product orders to customers as needed.
• Completing reports: Completing inspection reports and providing them to the team lead.
• Identifying deficiencies: Identifying and documenting deficiencies on a "Proposal for Repairs" report and submitting it to the team lead
• Interpreting laws and regulations: Interpreting, applying, and explaining applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
• Recognizing deviations: Recognizing and reporting deviations through inspection programs (EHS, Roam5, or CVR). Documenting and reporting any fire safety violations or potential hazards found on the earth moving equipment.
• Acting in a lead capacity: Having the ability to act in a lead capacity.
• Issue and control of hazardous substances and report Hazardous conditions and acts.
• Participate in Incident / accident investigations.
• Participate in SHE forum meetings.
• Participate in and ensure effective housekeeping and maintenance practices.
• You will have a strong customer service focus and a drive to achieve goals.

Competency: Skills and Experience

• The role will require you to have a Higher National Diploma or NCC qualification in Mechanical / Millwright / Electrical / Electronics / Mechatronic trades.
• Relevant mechanized mining equipment experience (5 years)- Underground/surface mining environment and post trade experience in maintaining heavy vehicle machines. 
• Exposure to, products and knowledge of, Sandvik underground mining equipment will be considered a distinct advantage.
• Computer literacy, knowledge and experience will also be an added advantage. 

Personal Attributes

• Problem solving, Communication, Time management, Customer service, Adaptability, and Attention to detail.

How to apply

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

Applications close: 8th December 2024

We offer you an interesting role in an international business environment as well as opportunities for your 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.