Job Description

Air Conditioning Technician

Sandvik Mining is a global leader in equipment, tools, parts, and services for the mining and infrastructure industries, with applications in drilling, cutting, loading, tunneling, and quarrying. Proudly ranked among Forbes Top 50 Global Employers.

Main Responsibilities

• Service and repair air conditioning systems (HVAC) on all Sandvik equipment on site.
• Analyze, prepare, plan and carry out small to medium sized improvements on machines and equipment (major sized improvements if necessary).
• Place orders for parts in liaison with supervisor and warehouse supervisor.
• When necessary, take lead on actions performed by contractors working on related systems.
• Conduct Preventive maintenance, perform corrective actions, supports planning and preparation, monitors outcome, documentation (outcome, root cause, time, improvements).
• Work in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Achievement of maintenance targets.
• Follow quality and cleanliness standards.
• Communication of operational status and any deviations.
• Safety and housekeeping (5S) requirements.
• Attend training and implement continuous improvements and development on a personal and operational level.

Requirements

• Craft Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning or equivalent qualification, Advanced Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning will be an added advantage.
• Full Secondary/grade 12 certificate.
• Must be a member of Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ).
• At least five years’ hands-on experience working in a similar role with exposure to air conditioning systems in mobile equipment.
• Unrestricted Valid driver’s licence with at least 2 years driving experience.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems and components
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Commitment to delivering high-quality service that meets client expectations

A glimpse of our culture

At Sandvik, we believe that a diversity of experience, perspective and background will lead to a better environment for our employees, our business and, therefore, our customers. Visit our stories hub, LinkedIn or Facebook to get to know us better.

You must be physically and medically fit to work in a mining environment, including meeting all customer vaccination requirements.

Application

We look forward to your application and ask you to please make sure that we have it no later than 8th September 2026. Our recruitment process is open and fair – we welcome all applicants and evaluate every unique application in line with the specified requirements profile to find the best match for the position. Get to know more about Sandvik and apply here

Sandvik is an equal opportunity employer, striving for practices and programs that are bias free and in which employees are treated fairly to ensure fair opportunity​ with the best outcome for every individual securing no discrimination on grounds including but not limited to, age, gender, gender expression, race, ethnicity, language, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.​ To ensure an inclusive, equitable and diverse work environment where people can develop and perform well, our focus areas are: great leadership, lifelong learning & development, career opportunities & open job market and safe & fair work environment.