About
A one-man company established in 2015 – over 10 years of experience with underground load and haul machines.
Technical Services Tatu R.
Technical Services Tatu R is a one-man company, established in 2015 to give specialized technical support to underground hard rock mining companies and contractors.
Extensive experience, broad knowledge, enthusiasm in technology and commitment to provide technical solutions is the heart of my business. As a result, the productivity of your load and haul fleet can be maximized.
Tatu Raatikainen
Since I was a little boy, I have been working on all kinds of machines – bicycles, mopeds, motorcycles, lawnmowers, cars, tractors… you name it. I have always been interested in how machines are designed and made and why they are done that way.
I first studied to be a heavy equipment mechanic and soon after that continued studying automotive engineering. Since I found out about underground mining equipment, it has been my primary field of interest.
Professional history
Over 10 years’ experience with Sandvik underground load and haul machines.
- Load and Haul Specialist, Sandvik Mining and Construction Tanzania (2013–2014): technical support, training, failure analyses
- Service Engineer, Sandvik Mining and Construction, Turku, Finland (2006–2013): technical support, training and troubleshooting for mining customers and Sandvik sales organizations worldwide (Russia, Africa, Latin America, North America and Far East), support for design engineering, documentation and SOPs
- Project Engineer, Nostokonepalvelu R. Nieminen Oy (2004–2006): planning and supervising heavy lifting and transport projects
- Product Manager, Hydroscand Oy (1999–2004): managing a hydraulic pipe workshop
- Workshop foreman and mechanic, Kiitoliikenne Saari Oy (1996–1999)
I’m not one of those who wants to keep everything for himself – I share my knowledge by giving technical training and advising my customers, and I always look for the most practical and efficient solution.