Air Conditioning Technician

About the role

Sandvik Mining is seeking an experienced Air Conditioning Technician to service and repair HVAC systems on its mining equipment. The role involves on‑site work, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement of cooling solutions for mobile machinery.

Key responsibilities

• Service and repair air‑conditioning (HVAC) systems on all Sandvik equipment on site.
• Analyze, plan and execute small to medium improvements; lead major upgrades when required.
• Order parts in coordination with supervisors and warehouse staff.
• Lead contractor activities related to HVAC systems when necessary.
• Perform preventive maintenance, corrective actions, and document outcomes, root causes, and time spent.
• Follow standard operating procedures, quality, cleanliness (5S) and safety standards.
• Communicate operational status, deviations, and support planning activities.
• Attend training and drive personal and operational continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Craft Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (or equivalent); Advanced Certificate is a plus.
• Full secondary/grade 12 certificate.
• Member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ).
• Minimum five years hands‑on experience with HVAC systems in mobile equipment.
• Unrestricted valid driver’s licence with at least two years driving experience.
• Physically and medically fit for a mining environment and meet vaccination requirements.

Required skills

• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems and components.
• Expertise in refrigeration and air‑conditioning technologies.
• Advanced fault‑finding and problem‑solving capabilities.