Technical & Operator Training Officer – Material Handling Equipment needed at Epiroc

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure quality Technical and Operator training is provided to our customers  – Internal, External and Regional for URE product line customers
• Design and Development quality training material to be ready for new technology
• Adapt and adjust Swedish training ‘products’ to fit the South African region & market.
• Ensure that training is marketed to the customers within the South African Region as a value added service.
• Train all qualified Epiroc employees, South Africa & Region, to achieve the Technical Service Level 1 qualification, Basic Electrical & Hydraulic
• Ensure quality Operator training is provided to our customers – internally and externally to fit the market conditions
• Carry out coaching and assessments as required
• Liaise with product company technical department and forward relevant information to all service departments where applicable
• Ensure that all URE training records, filing and reporting is kept up to date
• Assist with PDI and Troubleshooting on equipment when required – internally and externally and regionally
• Assist other PSD departments in the company as and when required
• Manage costs within the cost centre and company assets
• Nature of the position requires that the incumbent will be travelling to various sites and be away from home for extended periods
• Carry out any other function or duty as may be required in terms of “The Epiroc Way”.

Skills, Competence and Experience:

• Proven past Technical & Operator background experience, and minimum of 3 years Training experience on Technical and Operator training
• Be able to read, understand and cope with basic 24V electrical systems
• Be able to read, understand and cope with various hydraulic systems
• Be able to read, understand and cope with Rig Control system
• Good computer literacy skills

Educational Qualification:

• Grade 12
• Must have a Trade certificate
• ETDP-related qualification
• Assessor qualification