SANDVIK MINING & CONSTRUCTION TANZANIA LIMITED

ROCKTOOLS TECHNICIAN – BULYANHULU / GEITA, TANZANIA

At Sandvik Mining & Construction Tanzania Limited (“SMCT”), we’re passionate about development and advanced technology, and we always aim to offer the best possible experience for our customers in a sustainable way. It’s a mission that takes commitment, but as an industry leader we aim for nothing but excellence in everything we do.

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Rock tools Technician to join our team in Bulyanhulu / Geita. The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery and documentation of drilling consumables, safe operation of delivery vehicles, sharpening bits, rebuilding of hammers, and responding to equipment breakdowns related to drilling consumables, ensuring adherence to safety standards, and operational optimization with site teams.

The role will report to the Rock tools Supervisor and be based in Bulyanhulu / Geita, Tanzania.

Purpose of the role:

To manage the Customer Service business in order to meet customer and business requirements. Delivery and Documentation of issued and exchanged drilling consumables to equipment. Safely driving of Delivery vehicles to and from drilling locations, sharpening of bits, rebuilding of hammers and attending machine breakdown related to drilling consumables.

The job responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with safety, health, environmental and quality regulations and work safely to protect yourself and others.
• Ensure Rock tools refurbishment targets for re-sharps and rebuilds are met.
• Effective Deliveries of drilling consumables to drilling rigs
• Effective Recoveries of drilling consumables from drilling sites
• Effective stock keeping of items on delivery vehicle
• Effective use and driving of delivery vehicle
• Customer Satisfaction.
• Delivery, exchange and daily accurate recording and reporting of drilling consumables to equipment as per contract requirement.
• Preparing full Weekly and monthly contract performance reports
• Use of Digital tools on reporting tools damage site visits and rig audit
• Leading contract team on day to day works and safety dimension
• Contract equipment use and maintenance (Delivery vehicle, hammer breaking bench, Bits grinding machine)
• Foster continued good relations with all clients to ensure ongoing business opportunities are forthcoming.
• On an ongoing basis, seek out and implement opportunities for continuous improvement within the operation domain.

Qualifications & Experience Requirements

• Minimum Education qualification Diploma.
• Minimum of 1 – 2 years of experience in a similar role, preferably to Heavy Industry Preferred.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Valid Driver’s License is a must.
• Knowledge of rock drilling tools and mining operations is an added advantage.

Other Requirements & Competencies

• Proficiency in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of conscientiousness.
• Flexibility, self-reliance, and the ability to work independently as a proactive self-starter.

What is in it for you?

We offer you an interesting role in an international business environment, extraordinary products, great colleagues, and opportunities for your 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. Visit our stories hub, LinkedIn or Facebook to get to know us better.

About us:

Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a leading supplier of equipment, tools, parts, service and solutions for processing rock and minerals in the mining and construction industries. Application areas include crushing and screening, breaking and demolition.

• Ensure compliance with safety, health, environmental and quality regulations and work safely to protect yourself and others.
• Ensure Rock tools refurbishment targets for re-sharps and rebuilds are met.
• Effective Deliveries of drilling consumables to drilling rigs
• Effective Recoveries of drilling consumables from drilling sites
• Effective stock keeping of items on delivery vehicle
• Effective use and driving of delivery vehicle
• Customer Satisfaction.
• Delivery, exchange and daily accurate recording and reporting of drilling consumables to equipment as per contract requirement.
• Preparing full Weekly and monthly contract performance reports
• Use of Digital tools on reporting tools damage site visits and rig audit
• Leading contract team on day to day works and safety dimension
• Contract equipment use and maintenance (Delivery vehicle, hammer breaking bench, Bits grinding machine)
• Foster continued good relations with all clients to ensure ongoing business opportunities are forthcoming.
• On an ongoing basis, seek out and implement opportunities for continuous improvement within the operation domain.

• Proficiency in English
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• High degree of conscientiousness
• Flexibility
• Self-reliance
• Ability to work independently
• Proactive self-starter

• Diploma
• 1-2 years of experience in a similar role, preferably to Heavy Industry
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Valid Driver’s License
• Knowledge of rock drilling tools and mining operations is an added advantage