Master Technician Shift Specialist - Kolomela

Your mission as a Master Technician

Are you passionate about being the person your team turns to when it matters most? Join Epiroc as a Master Technician and put your years of hands-on expertise to work leading complex diagnostics, executing quality repairs, and guiding technicians through the toughest challenges on the floor. You'll step up as second-in-command on shift, prioritising under pressure, coordinating workflow, and serving as the first point of contact during after-hours operations. Every decision you make will drive machine availability, minimise downtime, and strengthen customer confidence in Epiroc's standards. If you bring deep technical knowledge, natural leadership, and the discipline to set the bar for safety and execution, this is where your craft takes centre stage.

What you’ll do

• Perform advanced troubleshooting, diagnostics, and complex repairs on Epiroc drilling equipment in accordance with OEM standards.
• Validate and sign off critical repair and maintenance tasks, and lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for recurring failures.
• Provide technical guidance to Technicians and Assistants, ensuring quality, consistency, and professional shift handovers with complete technical updates.
• Serve as second-in-command (2IC) to the Supervisor, increasing supervision and visibility in critical work areas, and act as the first point of contact during after-hours operations.
• Prioritise and coordinate on-shift workflow, allocating tasks based on production impact, safety, and machine condition to ensure optimal use of time and resources.
• Ensure accurate completion of job cards, breakdown reports, component change-out forms, and related documentation.  
• Communicate professionally with the customer on equipment status, breakdowns, and repair progress, building strong working relationships with site representatives.

What you’ll bring

• Grade 12 and a recognised Trade Certificate - Millwright, or similar (Essential).
• Minimum 3–5 years of mining equipment maintenance experience in a senior technical capacity, with extensive exposure to Epiroc Surface Rotary Blasthole Drills.
• Advanced troubleshooting, fault-finding, and diagnostic capabilities across mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and RCS systems.
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a valid driver's licence.
• Trimble High Precision GPS experience (Advantageous).

Who you are

• Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring abilities
• Ability to work independently under pressure while maintain Epiroc standards
• Driven by continuous improvement, always looking for better ways to execute, troubleshoot, and lead.

Location: Postmasburg, Northern Cape

Closing Date: 27 May 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.