Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions
Field Service Technician – Electrical | Mackay QLD
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Our Company and Culture
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a globally recognized leader in supplying equipment, tools, parts, service, and technical solutions for the mining and construction industries. As a business area within the Sandvik Group, we are proud to employ approximately 44,000 people across more than 150 countries.
Our commitment to sustainability is unwavering, and we conduct business in a responsible and ethical manner. Our core values prioritize safety above all else, and we always operate with consideration for the environment and the communities in which we work. Our commitment to integrity and building relationships based on honesty, respect, and trust is paramount.
We recognize that our strength lies in diversity, and we are committed to fostering a workplace that values inclusion, fairness, and respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Join us at Sandvik, where we are dedicated to delivering excellence and innovation in the mining and construction industries.
The role
Sandvik is looking for motivated local Electrical Field Service Technicians to join the Mackay team. The role involves performing general low voltage electrical work (mining) both in the workshop and onsite, conducting maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repairs on Sandvik mobile equipment. The position requires maintaining equipment availability, minimizing costs, and ensuring adherence to Site’s and Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions - APAC Safety and Environmental guidelines.
Areas of responsibility
- Carry out general low voltage electrical duties to 1000v underground equipment, maintenance, repairs, and fault diagnosis work on Sandvik mobile equipment (including Surface) whilst maintaining availability and minimizing costs and ensuring Site and SMC Safety and Environmental guidelines are adhered to.
- Performing electrical maintenance duties as directed and as per maintenance plans, to a standard that maintains the integrity of the equipment and does not compromise safe operation.
- Perform fault finding and repairs, using electrical schematics
- Provide relevant feedback to enable maintenance planning improvements in terms of efficiency and equipment integrity
- Record keeping of parts usage, equipment monitoring, time records including specific site records.
Your profile
To be successful for this role you must have the, as a minimum the following experience & qualifications.
- Qualifications required certificate III in electro technology and Post trade experience of at least 3 years
- Experience in remote control testing and repair
- Surface and underground mining and heavy mobile equipment experience.
- Experience with Sandvik products will be a distinct advantage.
- Strong customer service attitude as well as a drive and determination to achieve targets and goals.
- Some basic mechanical and hydraulic knowledge and able to read schematics while experience with Sandvik products will be a distinct advantage.
- Must have the ability to work underground and be able to work rostered shifts.
- Must have a valid QLD electrical license and a valid Driver’s license
- Flame proof equipment installation and maintenance experience will be an advantage
Agencies need not apply.
You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job, a valid driver’s licenses and the ability to pass drug & alcohol test, reference checks and police checks.