Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a global leading supplier of equipment and tools, parts, services, and technical solutions for the mining and construction industries. The Sandvik Group has approximately 44,000 employees in more than 160 countries.

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The Role:

As a Technical Trainer – Surface Equipment, your primary responsibility is to develop and deliver specialized technical training on the operation, maintenance, and fault finding of Sandvik’s surface equipment. You will ensure that both internal teams and external customers acquire the technical expertise needed to optimize equipment performance.

In addition to technical training, you will ensure adherence to Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) standards and support customers in achieving cost efficiencies and capital profit through expert technical guidance and strong customer relations.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Provide OEM Technical Support to customers through the establishment of effective management systems
• Manage effective cost budget through initiating cost reduction measures whilst maintaining quality and environmentally safe and healthy practices.
• Develop and administer effective maintenance practices that would ensure fleet availability and reliability per contract terms.
• Take personal responsibility for the Environment, Health & Safety, and duty of care.
• Manage all customer and stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure continuous improvement initiatives to promote Sandvik’s business image and related product and service offerings.
• Ensure the personal and career development of subordinates.
• Ensure compliance with all Sandvik Policies & Procedures.
• Ensure the post-training report is prepared and shared with all stakeholders promptly.

Qualification

• Degree Qualified Engineer or good trade background with relevant equipment technical and managerial experience.
• Qualification in Project Management would be an advantage.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a similar role
• Strong business sense and EHS focus.
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal and people management skills are essential.
• Proficiency in the use of spreadsheets and other MS Office applications.
• Proficiency in Maintenance Management practices
• Willingness to travel and work in remote locations for extended periods of time is essential.
• Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary and provide guidance to members of the team.
• Ability to communicate in French will be an added advantage.
• Possess the required MINCOM certification.
• Possess relevant Ghanaian driver’s license.

Reporting Relationship

Service Manager – Workshop & Training

Application

For immediate consideration, please apply to the Technical Trainer- Surface Equipment position before October 31, 2024, on the Sandvik intranet, Job: R0052141

We thank you for your application. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.