Description
Job Summary:
Supervise and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance of Sandvik equipment under contract, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality execution and equipment availability.
Key Highlights:
1. Lead and coordinate technical teams in maintenance of mining equipment.
2. Promote safety and continuous improvement in contractual operations.
3. Develop and train the team, managing performance and workplace climate.
Sandvik Mining is seeking:
**SHIFT SUPERVISOR \- CONTRACT**
FOCUSED ON CUSTOMER SERVICE AND PASSIONATE ABOUT WINNING?
**WE HAVE A PLACE FOR YOU**
*" This job posting is governed by Law 21\.015, which promotes the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the labor market."*
**GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:**
Supervise and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities for Sandvik equipment under contract, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality execution. The position aims to guarantee equipment availability and reliability, meeting Sandvik’s and the client’s defined safety, productivity, and service standards.
**MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:**
* Supervise and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance work on contracted equipment.
* Lead and allocate technical team activities according to operational planning.
* Promote a safety culture, ensuring compliance with EHS standards, procedures, and Life-Saving Rules.
* Ensure customer equipment availability, reliability, and operational continuity.
* Provide technical support and maintain ongoing communication with the client regarding contract performance.
* Develop, train, and mentor the assigned team, promoting their growth and performance.
* Manage people-related processes, including performance, workplace climate, training, and team development.
* Ensure adherence to maintenance programs and availability of tools, spare parts, and resources required for operations.
* Identify opportunities for continuous improvement to optimize safety, productivity, and contract outcomes.
**YOUR PROFILE:**
* Degree in Engineering or Higher Technical Education in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Maintenance, or related field.
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in supervisory or similar roles within the mining industry.
* Knowledge of mining equipment maintenance.
* Experience leading fieldwork teams.
* Knowledge of and commitment to Safety, Occupational Health, and Environmental standards.
* Intermediate-level proficiency in MS Office tools.
* Ability to lead people, make decisions, and build collaborative relationships with clients and internal teams.
* Basic English proficiency desirable.
**OTHER REQUIREMENTS:**
* Availability to work rotating shifts as required by the company.
* Availability to travel domestically and internationally per operational requirements.
* Class B driver’s license, with minimum 3 years’ validity (mandatory).
* Residence in Antofagasta (desirable).
**Work Location: Lomas Bayas Contract**
**APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:**
* **Sandvik Internal Candidates:** Access Intranet Vacancies Job ID: **R0095550\.**
* **External Candidates:** www.sandvik.com “Careers”, enter code **R0095550** (create user account, **upload updated CV**, and **complete questionnaire**, if applicable).
*Sandvik is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and foster an inclusive and collaborative environment.*
*We are global leaders in equipment, tools, spare parts, and solutions for underground and surface mining, with a strong commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability.*