Description
Job Summary:
Perform maintenance and repair services for heavy equipment, including evaluation, repair of electrical systems and major components, and emergency response.
Key Highlights:
1. Experience in maintenance of heavy equipment in mining units.
2. Leading teams of technicians and managing permits for high-risk work.
3. Conducting training and mentoring for junior-level technicians.
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN \- MECHANICAL TECHNICIANS
Job Purpose: Perform tasks involved in maintenance services for heavy equipment as stipulated in service contracts with clients (mining companies and/or mining contractors and/or construction projects), at mining units, underground workshops, surface workshops, working areas or equipment fronts, or other locations where such services are required — all while adhering to technical criteria and safety, health, and environmental guidelines.
Specific Responsibilities:
* Evaluate equipment covered under the service contract; report findings and prepare spare parts requisitions for scheduled maintenance based on accumulated operating hours of equipment components.
* Evaluate complex electrical systems of assigned low-profile equipment.
* Repair, refurbish, commission, or replace complex electrical components such as control panels or electrical circuits, among others.
* Perform repairs and replacement of major equipment components, including engines, gearboxes, converters, cylinders, shafts, etc.
* Respond to complex emergencies and unexpected failures occurring on equipment, reducing equipment downtime.
* Prepare technical reports on equipment condition to schedule future repairs.
* Act as team leader, as designated by the immediate supervisor, to lead a group of technicians forming a work team.
* Manage permits in coordination with EHS or the supervisor for assigned high-risk work (e.g., PETS, PETAR, etc.).
* Accurately record entry time, exit time, and break times.
* Efficiently utilize contractual resources (PPE, assets, consumables, assigned tools, instruments, etc.).
* Deliver hands-on training or mentoring to junior-level technicians.
Requirements:
* Technical education in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines from Technical Institutes (minimum 2 years of study).
* Graduate of Mechanical or Electrical Engineering programs with specialization in heavy machinery maintenance, maintenance mechanics, production mechanics, or Industrial Engineering.
* Minimum 6 years of experience performing heavy equipment maintenance activities within Surface Mining Units or Underground Mining Units (UGM), or similar segments served.
* Minimum 3 years of experience working with low-profile equipment.
* Minimum 2 years of experience in defensive driving and possession of Class A2B driver's license.
* Authorization from Sandvik and clients for operation of light vehicles (4x4 pickup trucks) under the service contract — applicable only if the employee is assigned to drive a vehicle.
* No medical restrictions preventing performance of duties at mining units located along Peru’s coast, highlands, and jungle — where service contracts are active. (Mandatory)
* No restrictions regarding use of PPE — a mandatory requirement to perform duties in compliance with legal provisions applicable to affiliated companies, clients, and Sandvik. (Mandatory)