Electrician - Heavy Equipment

Sandvik; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tools and PPE provided

Training and development

Full benefits package

Pension plan with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Day shift

Job summary

Sandvik Mining in Winnipeg, MB, is seeking an Electrician to service and repair high- and low-voltage systems on underground mining equipment. The role involves reading schematics, diagnostics, and hands-on assembly and testing of Sandvik mobile equipment.

Qualified candidates will hold a Certified Electrician licence with 2–5 years of electrical experience; heavy equipment experience is an asset. Union environment; competitive pay, benefits, and training provided.

Qualifications

• Certified Electrician licence required.
• 2–5 years of electrical experience.
• Experience with heavy equipment is an asset.
• Ability to read electrical diagrams and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Install high- and low-voltage electrical assemblies into mobile mining equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems to identify faults.
• Read and interpret electrical diagrams, schematics, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Inspect equipment for proper performance and identify required repairs.
• Repair or replace defective electrical components, parts, and systems.
• Test repaired equipment to ensure safe and proper operation.
• Identify additional repairs and compile parts and labour estimates.
• Complete accurate time records and technical reports.

Skills

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

High/Low voltage

Communication

Education

Electrician licence

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sandvik Mining is seeking an

Electrician - Heavy Equipment

Location: Winnipeg, MB

Sandvik is a Global Leader of OEM Manufactured Underground Mining Equipment. Our Winnipeg ITH (In-the-Hole) Center of Excellence is the Global OEM Manufacturer of our Underground ITH Drills and Support units.

Currently, we have an opening for an Electrician. This role is well suited for a certified electrician who wants to apply their electrical expertise in a heavy equipment manufacturing environment and gain hands‑on experience with world‑class underground mining equipment.

As an Electrician, you will work with high- and low‑voltage electrical systems, electrical assemblies, troubleshooting, diagnostics, repairs, and testing on Sandvik mobile mining equipment.

Are you a certified electrician who enjoys troubleshooting, reading electrical schematics, and working hands‑on with complex equipment? We want to hear from you.

While searching for the best opportunity for yourself today, we are already thinking ahead of your future tomorrow. This role offers the opportunity to expand beyond traditional electrical work, develop specialized knowledge of OEM mining equipment, and work alongside experienced tradespeople, technicians, and engineers.

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a Global OEM Manufacturing Team
• Work on world‑class underground mining equipment manufactured in Winnipeg
• Competitive wages, Bonus Program, and comprehensive benefit package with immediate benefit eligibility
• Supplied Tools, Training, PPE and Uniforms
• Day Shift
• Paid holidays, Vacation, and Emergency Time Off
• Registered pension plan with generous company match
• Health Care and Personal Spending Account
• Ongoing technical training and development
• Advancement opportunities within the Sandvik organization

What you will be doing

• Install high- and low-voltage electrical assemblies into mobile mining equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems to determine faults and malfunctions.
• Read and interpret electrical diagrams, schematics, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Inspect equipment for proper performance and identify required repairs.
• Repair or replace defective electrical components, parts, and systems according to scopes of work.
• Test repaired equipment to ensure safe and proper operational performance.
• Identify additional repairs and compile parts and labour estimates.
• Complete accurate time records, technical reports, failure reports, parts listings, and drawing revisions.
• Follow established scopes of work and delivery targets.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and stay current with product and technical developments.

Environmental Health and Safety

• Complies with Sandvik Mining safety policies and applicable government, customer, or industry regulations and requirements.
• Identifies and reports unsafe work habits, workplace incidents and/or near misses.
• Maintains tools and equipment to ensure safe operation.
• Maintains an orderly work area and ensures housekeeping requirements are met.
• Attends Environmental, Health and Safety related training.
• Wears the required personal protective equipment (PPE) assigned for each task.

What you will bring along

• Certified Electrician licence
• 2–5 years of relevant electrical experience
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams and schematics
• Demonstrated electrical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Ability to repair and replace electrical components and systems
• Experience with heavy equipment, mobile equipment, or mining equipment considered an asset
• Previous experience with Sandvik equipment considered an asset
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Computer skills, including MS Office
• Valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

In return for your passion and drive we will offer you…

• We supply all required Tools, Training, PPE and Uniforms
• The opportunity to work hands‑on with world‑class underground drilling equipment manufactured in Winnipeg and used at mine sites around the world
• Exposure to complex high- and low‑voltage electrical systems, mobile equipment, and OEM mining technology
• A chance to build specialized experience with industry‑leading Sandvik equipment alongside skilled tradespeople, technicians, and engineers
• Ongoing technical training and development to expand your electrical and heavy-equipment knowledge
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay, full health, dental, life and disability benefits, and a pension plan with company matching
• The opportunity to be part of an ambitious, collaborative team within a global, industry‑leading mining technology company with long‑term career pathways
• The starting hourly rate for this position is [$35.00] – [$40.00], with the final offer determined by the candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, internal equity, and applicable local market conditions.

Our Culture

Our core values are the soul of the company. They guide us in our actions and daily business decisions. We are a company with an open-minded culture that encourages employees to share ideas and work innovatively. We embrace diversity and inclusion and inspire everyone to bring their authentic selves to work everyday!

We take pride in our agile customer‑focused decision making. We empower our employees, providing strong performance management and opportunities to grow your career.

Do you want to learn more?

To learn more about Sandvik, our people and products please visit our website: https://www.home.sandvik/en/about-us/

This opportunity is intended to fill a vacancy following an employee departure or internal movement.

Our recruitment process may involve the use of artificial intelligence to assist with application screening. AI tools support but do not replace human decision-making. Personal information collected during this process is handled in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act.

We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from members of equity‑seeking communities including women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations or gender identities/expressions.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier free experience to applicants with accessibility needs; therefore, requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact [e-mail] for more information.