Electrical Specialist -Trainer at Sandvik · Geita, Geita,

About the job

Job Title: Electrical Specialist – Trainer

Location: North Mara Gold Mine, Tanzania

Position Type: Full-time

Overview:

We are currently seeking qualified technicians to join our team as Underground Electrical Specialist – Trainers at North Mara Gold Mine in Tanzania. This role is well-suited for individuals with strong customer-centric and technical support experience for Sandvik underground drill and electrical equipment. As a key member of our established team, you will play a crucial role in driving the reliability and availability of underground mining electrical components while supporting a zero-harm safety culture.

Key Responsibilities:

Act as a Safety Leader at all times.
Install and repair electrical fire suppression systems.
Conduct repairs on all components brought to the workshop (e.g., cylinders).
Prepare and provide daily reports to site supervisors based on job records.
Evaluate components for forward planning purposes.
Perform Root Cause & Failure analysis and produce reports on components.
Recommend and/or develop product or process changes to improve equipment performance or better meet customer needs.
Prioritize and schedule follow-up services/maintenance plans.
Assist customers in proper Maintenance planning and ensure that all planned works are executed according to required Standards both Engineering and Safety.
Ensure all filing (history) is up to date and managed correctly.
Conduct Safety and Housekeeping in the workshops and all surrounding work areas.
Offer Practical Hands-on Training for the Sandvik Team as well as the Clients Team, with record-keeping and reporting on training program needs and performance.
Perform duties in accordance with required standards and adhere to all Company Policies & Procedures, including those related to Safety, Health, Environment, Quality & Community Relations.

Your Profile:

To be successful in this position, you must be trade qualified or have similar qualifications disciplined in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulics systems. Additionally, you should have:

Extensive experience in a similar role in the underground mining industry, with a minimum of seven years’ experience maintaining Sandvik underground drill and electrical equipment.
Strong understanding of underground drilling and electrical machine operating principles and practices, combined with deep working knowledge of the Sandvik product range.
Good communication and customer service skills, with the ability to build long-term relationships.
Training experience or qualifications will be viewed favorably.

Our vision of zero-harm for our people, the environment we work in, our customers, and our suppliers is shared by you.

What’s in it for you?

A globally competitive salary with benefits, including site and travel allowances.
All required work permits and visas.
Roster options, including 9:3 or residential.
Versatile and interesting tasks in an international business environment, with opportunities to develop your professional skills and career.
Be part of a country leader that is shaping the future of the Mining Industry in sustainable ways.

About Us:

Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group with approximately 44,000 employees and sales in about 150 countries. We focus on enhancing customer productivity, profitability, and sustainability through our expertise and solutions for manufacturing, mining, and infrastructure industries. Our offering covers their value chains and is based on extensive investments in research and development, customer insights, and knowledge of industrial processes and digital solutions.

We conduct business in a sustainable and responsible manner, committed to creating safe and healthy workplaces and delivering the industry’s safest products and services. We are proud to shape the future of our industry in collaboration with our customers and partners, fostering an inclusive, equal, and open-minded culture.