Electrician, Journeyperson

SMS Equipment Inc.; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Journeyperson Electrician, where you'll tackle challenges in diagnosing and repairing some of the largest mobile mining equipment in the world. This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment, utilizing your skills in electrical troubleshooting and component repair. Enjoy competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to a culture that prioritizes safety and teamwork. If you're motivated and ready to make an impact in the heavy equipment industry, this position is for you.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Comprehensive group benefits

RRSP matched

Flights and housing provided

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Electrician with 3+ years of mining experience.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and troubleshooting mobile mining equipment.
• Supporting customers with equipment assembly and repair.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Component repair/rebuild

Reading electrical/mechanical drawings

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Journeyperson Electrician certification

3 years of mining experience

Tools

Komatsu equipment

Haul Truck equipment

Job description

Are you an Electrician with Journeyperson certification who enjoys solving puzzles, tracing problems, and creating solutions? Reporting to the Department Supervisor, this position will provide electrical support and expertise to some of the largest mobile mining equipment in the world. You will employ logic and deductive reasoning in diagnosing and troubleshooting. This position is in Gahcho Kue, NT

The shift rotation for this role is 14x14. Flights and housing are available.

The hourly rate for this position is $64.44 per hour. Additional premiums may be available.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Supporting both customers and other trades people in the resolution, component repair / rebuild, haul truck / shovel repair, and equipment assembly / repair issues in the effective troubleshooting of equipment.
• Installation of new parts and equipment in accordance with generally accepted industry standards, as well as site specific best practices.
• Performing component failure analysis to improve the operation of installed parts and equipment

Qualifications :

The successful candidate will be a Electrician,Journeyperson and a minimum of three (3) years of mining experience . Other requirements include :

• Experience on Komatsu and Haul Truck equipment
• Proven ability to adhere to and maintain workplace health and safety initiatives
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and OEM drawings and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layouts
• Requires a thorough knowledge of maintenance and repair of Komatsu AC Electric Drive Trucks and other Mining equipment
• Highly motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Valid Class 5 / G Driver’s License

This position is required to regularly work at our customers’ location. Below are the current requirements from our customers that all candidates need to be able to complete to gain access to their worksite :

• Pre-employment Medical
• Criminal Background Check
• Drivers Abstract

At SMS Equipment, safety is one of our values and we care for each other, without exception. Our successful candidate is intrinsically motivated and committed to making safe choices, when completing all tasks.

Applications will be received until a suitable candidate is hired.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for interview will be contacted.

SMS Equipment offers rewarding careers in the heavy equipment industry across Canada. As the largest Komatsu dealer in North America, SMS Equipment gives you the opportunity to represent world-class quality in our product offerings and customer service. A few of the many benefits of working with SMS Equipment include competitive wages, comprehensive group benefits plans, and an RRSP matched.

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Journeyperson Electrician • Yellowknife, NT, CA