Field Service & Maintenance Manager - M3

Field Service & Maintenance Manager - M3

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, tunnelling 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

The incumbent will be responsible for compliance management of a performance maintenance contract on heavy underground mining machinery. You will be required to develop and build strong business relationships with all stakeholders - clients and employees. You will be responsible for financial forecasting and budgets. Your role will be to implement Sandvik people strategy in relation to annual plans, requirements and with a strong EHS – Safety first, perspective and approach.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan, prioritize, and schedule the team’s activities so that resources are used effectively, and that work schedules and targets are met.
• Monitor the status of contract activities to identify problem areas and adapt procedures to improve the overall performance of the team.
• Liaise with functional or operational area managers (for example in sales, marketing, finance, supply, and logistics) to ensure that contract activities are integrated with other parts of the business.
• Ensure effective revenue and profitability of contract.
• Take responsible approach to health, safety and environment risks in relation to your own job and that of your team and control the risks or report them to management accordingly.

Profile required:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Technical or Mechanical trade certificate will be advantageous
• Must have N6, Diploma, Degree or equivalent Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Diploma or Degree in Commercial Contract Administration/Management/Business Administration/Engineering will be advantageous.
• At least 2 years Commercial Contract Administration/Management experience, preferably in mining or industrial sectors
• At least 5 years Management or Supervisory experience in a similar environment
• Competence in Microsoft Office with special reference to Excel/spreadsheets
• Attention to detail and the ability to work logically, consistently, and accurately.
• Self-motivated and excellent time management skills
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong leadership
• Strong Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) focus
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

We offer an interesting role in an international business environment as well as opportunities for 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.