Battery Electric Vehicle Technician

Your mission as a Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) Technician

Are you passionate about pioneering the future of mining technology?

Join us as a BEV Technician, where you’ll be at the forefront of maintaining and supporting Epiroc’s cutting-edge battery-powered equipment used in bolting, drilling, loading, and hauling. In this role, you’ll diagnose faults, analyze root causes, and deliver expert repairs to ensure machines run reliably and efficiently. Your work will directly reduce downtime, optimize performance, and uphold the highest standards of safety and quality. By driving equipment availability and cost-effectiveness, you’ll play a vital role in empowering our customers and shaping a safer, more sustainable mining industry. 

What you’ll do 

• Provide specialized support on Epiroc BEV systems, including Rig Control Systems (RCS) and automation.
• Perform predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance on underground BEV equipment across hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems.
• Carry out scheduled services, breakdown repairs, diagnostics, and failure analysis to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Conduct troubleshooting and root cause analysis (RCA) to resolve recurring failures, collaborating with Engineering teams on sustainable solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with mine personnel and customers, acting as a technical ambassador for Epiroc.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance, inspections, repairs, and service reports, while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Manage tools, vehicles, spare parts, and equipment in line with company protocols, with flexibility to travel and work standby as required. 

What you’ll bring

• Grade 12 with a recognised trade test qualification (Electrical or Millwright).
• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in the maintenance and repair of underground mining equipment, specifically drilling, bolting, loading, and hauling machinery.
• Experience with Epiroc equipment and advanced RCS troubleshooting is highly advantageous.
• Proficient in troubleshooting and fault finding on mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and automation systems.

Who you are

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, often under pressure and in challenging underground conditions.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Good planning, organisational, and record-keeping skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Location: Kuruman, North West

Closing Date: 06 March 2026

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Epiroc is a global productivity partner for mining and construction customers and accelerates the transformation toward a sustainable society. With ground-breaking technology, Epiroc develops and provides innovative and safe equipment, such as drill rigs, rock excavation and construction equipment and tools for surface and underground applications. The company also offers world-class service and other aftermarket support as well as solutions for automation, digitalization and electrification. Epiroc is based in Stockholm, Sweden, had revenues of more than SEK 60 billion in 2023, and has around 18 200 passionate employees supporting and collaborating with customers in around 150 countries. Learn more at www.epirocgroup.com.