Master Technician

**About Epiroc**
**Epiroc** is a multinational company with a presence in 150 countries, which with innovative technology, develops and provides safe and state-of-the-art equipment, such as drilling machinery and construction tools for use in surface and underground mining. It also offers world-class after-sales services and solutions for automation, digitalization and electrification.

**Life at Epiroc**
By joining our team, you will be part of a group of knowledgeable and helpful colleagues who live by our core values: collaboration, commitment and innovation.
The work environment in the mining and construction industries presents unique and interesting challenges that you will not find in other industries.
Our culture is characterized by care for work-life balance, professional development, global professional opportunities, and an epic benefits package.

**Main Duties and Responsibilities**:
**Team Leadership and Supervision**:

- Supervise and manage a team of Service Technicians and Assistants.
- Schedule and manage team leave, sick leave, and weekend work.
- Conduct daily safety meetings, incident debriefs, and team briefings.
- Maintain team discipline, motivation, and a positive work culture.
- Maintenance and Repairs:

- Oversee all maintenance and repair activities on Epiroc machinery.
- Ensure adherence to proper maintenance and repair procedures.
- Record all work in logbooks and provide reports on breakdowns, spares usage, and maintenance activities.

**Safety and Compliance**:

- Enforce adherence to all safety protocols and mine standards.
- Conduct Planned Task Observations (PTOs) and ensure the team complies with PPE and safety policies.
- Identify hazards, report incidents, and implement corrective measures.

**Training and Development**:

- Identify skill gaps and coordinate training sessions for team members.
- Act as a technical coach, mentoring and training subordinates on maintenance best practices.
- Ensure technicians are trained in new equipment and updated on procedures.

**Customer and Stakeholder Engagement**:

- Liaise with the customer’s Pit Superintendent to report and manage machine damages.
- Maintain machine availability above 85% to meet contractual requirements.

**Administrative and Planning Support**:

- Maintain accurate records, including logbooks, timesheets, and equipment manuals.
- Assist the Maintenance Planner with reports and maintenance scheduling.
- Control costs within set parameters and optimize equipment life.

**Skills, Comperence and Experience**:

- Strong technical expertise with Epiroc machinery.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Proficient in computer systems and maintenance management software.
- Strong communication and customer relationship management skills.
- Ability to work shifts in a 24/7 operation.

**Educational Qualification**:

- Applicable Trade Test (e.g., Hydraulic Fitter, Electrician, or Millwright).

**Closing Date**: 04 December 2024

**It all starts with people.** The world needs metals and minerals for the energy transition and our cities and infrastructure must be developed to serve a growing population. To succeed, we need to speed up the shift towards more sustainable mining and construction