Description
Job Summary:
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, inspection, diagnosis, and repair of surface drilling equipment, contributing to safety and operational availability.
Key Highlights:
1. Focus on customer service and passion for winning
2. Maintenance of surface drilling equipment
3. Supporting customer operational continuity
Sandvik Mining is seeking:
**SENIOR TECHNICIAN B – CERRO NEGRO NORTE CONTRACT**
DO YOU FOCUS ON CUSTOMER SERVICE AND HAVE A PASSION FOR 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:**
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities, inspection, diagnosis, and repair of surface drilling equipment under the Cerro Negro Norte contract, using established tools, procedures, and technical standards. Carry out tasks autonomously with limited supervision, contributing to equipment safety, reliability, and availability, while coordinating with more experienced technicians and the maintenance team to support customer operational continuity.
**MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:**
* Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on surface drilling equipment.
* Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical failures.
* Inspect components and ensure proper equipment functionality.
* Conduct operational tests after each intervention.
* Perform spare parts identification and requisition as required.
* Complete technical reports and maintenance records.
* Comply with Sandvik and customer-established health, safety, and environmental standards.
* Support and share knowledge with less-experienced technicians.
**YOUR PROFILE:**
* Higher-education technical degree or engineering degree in Electromechanics, Industrial Maintenance, Mechanics, Heavy Machinery, or related fields.
* Minimum 3 years’ experience performing maintenance on mobile mining equipment.
* Experience in surface drilling equipment maintenance (mandatory).
* Knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
* Basic technical English (mandatory).
**OTHER REQUIREMENTS:**
* Willingness to travel within and outside Chile.
* Availability to work rotating shifts as required by the company.
* **Class B driver’s license, minimum 3 years’ validity (mandatory).**
* **Class D driver’s license (desirable).**
* **Residence in Copiapó (mandatory).**
**Work Location: Cerro Negro Norte Contract**
**APPLICATION PROCESS:**
* **Sandvik Internal Candidates:** Access Intranet Vacancies Job ID: **R0096306\.**
* **External Candidates:** www.sandvik.com “Careers”, enter code **R0096306** (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.*