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, tunneling 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 to Production/Planning department/Technical department on a variety of technical tasks to achieve improvements in production and operation processes. This position is for a OCS Technician (Operations Control System Technician).
Key Performance Areas The preferred candidate must have vast experience in the following: Opti mine modules on site, Location Tracking, Task Management, Remote Monitoring, Onboard equipment communication devices, Aerials, DCU, Scheduler. It is essential to have excellent computer skills.Develops and recommends procedures and methods and prepares technical reports and documentation.Performs technical evaluations of events to determine root cause; recommends corrective action.Monitors instruments and equipment and collects operating data including calibration, inspection, testing and repair activities to assist in making on-line adjustments to instruments, equipment or products.Analyzes and resolves malfunctions and deviations of instruments and control systems to identify and resolve problems.Conducts analyses and prepares reports using metrics from salvage tracking, trending, reporting and root cause analyses.Maintains process designs to optimize process and facility use while conforming to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and good manufacturing practices (GMPs).Profile Required Grade 12 / Equivalent QualificationSection 13 or 26D Trade Certificate, accompanied by Proof of Apprenticeship (SETA Contract)/Proof of Institutional Training /Off the Job ModulesAdvanced Computer LiteracyRelevant TMM mining experience (5 years)Relevant mechanised mining experience (5 years)Underground/surface mining environmentMaintenance of earthmoving equipment in mining/construction environmentWho may apply Notice period on all positions is 20 working days from date of resignation, unless otherwise agreed to by managers.
If you have any further queries, please contact us on 0800 331 331.
Please note that, 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. 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. 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.
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