Current Jobs at Epiroc

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise and manage maintenance and breakdown staff.
• Repair of breakdowns.
• The Foreman must make himself fully conversant and comply with the relevant standards, procedures and legal requirements pertaining to his work.
• Accept full responsibility and accountability for all work designated to him within his area of responsibility.
• Report any contraventions of standards, Legal requirements or procedures as well as health and safety hazards to his immediate supervisor after he has done all that are reasonably possible to rectify the situation.
• To carry out all duties safely and that the sub-ordinates under the Foreman's supervision work safely and in accordance with proper job instructions.
• In addition to these specific duties, the Foreman may be required to perform tasks necessary for, or incidental to, the proper performance of his work.
• The Foreman will be required to comply with all reasonable and lawful instructions given by his superiors.
• Report and manage damages on machines.
• Appoint in writing all his sub-ordinates and their alternatives to appropriate areas and associated equipment for the execution of effective maintenance and repair.
• Ensure that all subordinates and contractors working in his area of responsibility are appointed and that all subordinates and contractor personnel are competent to carry out their duties and all machinery and equipment used by the contractors conform to the mine standards and procedures.
• He will be responsible for the recognized and proper maintenance of all the equipment mentioned in his area of responsibility.
• To have in writing all correct maintenance procedures for the machinery and equipment mentioned in his area of responsibility.
• To keep all of the appropriate Epiroc manuals to aid proper maintenance and fault finding for the machinery and equipment in his area of responsibility.
• To have in writing the correct repair procedures for the machinery and equipment in his area of responsibility.
• The proper record keeping of all work done in logbooks provided for all machinery and equipment in his area.
• Keep record and report breakdowns, call-outs, spares usage etc. for all equipment in his area of responsibility and for the interest of continual condition monitoring purposes.
• Assist the Maintenance planner in compiling reports and feedback to the maintenance planning system.
• All hazards must be identified in his section and remedial measures drawn up and implemented to eliminate accidents incident. (All accidents incidents in his section must be reported to his immediate supervisor without delay.)
• Oversee and maintain the correct fire risk standards within his area of responsibility.
• He must adhere to all relevant Policies and Procedures, Engineers Instructions,
• Engineer's Work Practices, Codes of Practices and Engineering Standards pertaining to his area of responsibility.
• Have a system in place to institute team rules in the section for proper internal discipline.
• Control his working cost within the set parameters and extension of components' life.
• Act as a link for the training department in the technical and behavioural training of all his sub-ordinates.
• Be prepared to act as a coach in the event of training any subordinate to be competent in his appointed tasks.

Educational Qualification:

• Grade 12
• An applicable trade test, i.e. Hydraulic Fitter, Electrician or Millwright.

Required Skills and Capabilities:

• Good Technical Background.
• Knowledge of Epiroc Machines.
• Computer Literate.
• Customer Relations.
• Good communication skills.
• Must be able to work shifts.
• As a Foreman feel the necessity to lead and manage your team accordingly to generate motivation, ownership, productivity etc. for the greater success of the company.

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Main Responsibilities or Functions of Job

• Attend to breakdowns on site
• Assist with the maintenance of equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair system and machine problems
• Ensure quality work at all times
• On the job training of assemblers
• Proper housekeeping
• Standby if requited
• Will carry out any other function or duty as may be required in terms of "The Epiroc Way"
• Ensure to comply with the customer's procedures and safety

Required Skills and Capabilities

• Electrical/Mechanical background (Experience within industrial / mining background)
• Valid driver’s licence
• Good product knowledge
• Interpersonal skills
• Be presentable to customers in grooming and dress code

Educational Qualification

• Grade 12 or NTC 3 with trade qualification

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Main Responsibilities:

• Installation & Commissioning of underground Diesel equipment
• Troubleshooting and technical assistance on Underground drilling / Bolting / Hauling equipment
• Optimize Drilling & Bolting application according to underground environment
• Assist on right drilling tools and GET are used to ensure optimum drilling / hauling performance
• Ensure all pressure and RCS setting are aligned to mining application
• To ensure equipment performance and high equipment availability,
• Conduct regular machine audits / daily inspections
• Assist customer in Schedule and Preventive and back log maintenance 
• Assist customer in Workshop repair jobs
• Attend Breakdown Calls
• Assist in Maintenance and critical parts planning
• Conduct operator and maintenance staff training and evolution
• Share best practises and assist Operator in drilling / Bolting / Hauling application
• Implementation of Technical Service Bulletin / Modification as and when applicable
• Process Warranty claims as and when applicable
• Perform RigScan on scheduled intervals
• Coordinate with Technical Team at head office
• Build strong relationships with our customers

Main Duties:

• Commissioning of machines
• Pre-delivery service, some in workshop and on site
• Commissioning of underground equipment
• Implementation and monitoring of new technologies in area of responsibility
• Weekly status reports
• Suggested improvements to Epiroc and customers
• Record keeping of implementation process with suggested improvements

Communication:

• Reports on all site visits to clients and manager
• Customer activity / prospects
• Customer problems
• Communication with your office, on an ongoing basis, of your movements
• Monthly Utilisation must be above 85%Main Responsibility or Functions of the Job

Educational Qualification:

• Grade 12
• Technical qualification (Trade Test)
• Experience on underground TMM equipment.

Required Skills and Capabilities:

• Very strong technical background
• Computer literacy
• Good customer relations
• Good telephone manners and skills
• Good product knowledge
• Interpersonal skills to work with customers and suppliers and to work as part of the
• Technical Support team
• Be able to work independently without supervision
• Be presentable to customers in grooming and dress code

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Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Adhere to environment, health and safety programmes and requirements
• Support the client on all machines as per the service contract
• The Automation Specialist must make himself fully conversant and comply with the relevant standards, procedures and legal requirements pertaining to his work
• Conduct regular audits on equipment
• Generate parts and service sales
• Follow-up (expediting) of audits and orders
• Conduct operator and maintenance training when required
• Keep record and report breakdowns, call-outs, spares usage etc. for all equipment in his area of responsibility and for the interest of continual condition monitoring purposes. Assist the Maintenance planner in compiling reports and feedback to the maintenance planning system
• Machine Pre-delivery service
• Commissioning of equipment
• Troubleshooting
• Quotes to the client when required
• Build strong relationships with the client
• After hours standby as and when required
• Proper housekeeping
• Ensure to comply with the customer's procedures and safety
• He must adhere to all relevant Policies and Procedures, Engineers Instructions, Engineer's Work Practices, Codes of Practices and Engineering Standards pertaining to his area of responsibility
• Expected to assist in other areas/divisions in the Company when needed

Educational Qualification:

• Grade 12

Required Skills and Capabilities:

• Strong Technical background 
• Qualified as an artisan with experience on drill rigs
• Good Technical Background.
• Knowledge of Epiroc Machines.
• Computer Literate.
• Customer Relations.
• Good communication skills.
• Must be able to work shifts.
• Interpersonal skills to work with the client, customers and suppliers and to work as part of the Product Support team