Field Service Heavy Duty Mechanic (Surface Drills)

4782 Sandvik MIN, CNS - Canada; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime paid

Tool reimbursement

Pension plan with matching

Health, dental, life and disability

Paid training

Company vehicle

Company cellphone

Global technician network

Job summary

Sandvik Mining seeks a Field Service Heavy Duty Mechanic (Surface drills) in British Columbia. This role involves troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of mechanical and electrical aspects of surface mining equipment, plus new equipment commissioning at customer sites.

You will inspect equipment, replace parts, test performance, and participate in continuous improvement. Overtime may be incurred; FIFO/DIDO schedule applies and travel across Canada is required.

Qualifications

• Relevant trade certification (red seal is considered an asset).
• At least 3 years related experience with mining equipment is considered an asset.
• Previous experience with equipment would be an asset.
• Common Core training is considered an asset.
• Excellent proficiency in reading hydraulic and electrical schematics.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical issues with mining equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literacy (MS Office).
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to local mine sites and across Canada as required.
• Ability and willingness to work varied shifts (as required)
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical and electrical aspects of surface mining equipment.
• Assist with new equipment commissioning and training at customer sites.
• Inspect equipment for faults and malfunctions.
• Adjust/repair defective parts per scope of work.
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance.
• Commission new equipment.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare accurate time records, technical reports, failure reports.
• Stay current with industry and product developments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical repair

Mechanical repair

Reading schematics

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Red Seal Certification

Common Core training

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sandvik Mining is seeking a Field Service Heavy Duty Mechanic (Surface drills) Location: British Columbia Schedule: 14-14 fly-in fly-out/ drive-in-drive-out (subject to change).

At Sandvik, we offer you a world of opportunities. Our diverse businesses and global network enable you to explore your potential and thrive. We recognize your performance and offer various ways to fuel your growth towards exceptional achievements.

Benefits

• Ample opportunity for overtime that is paid as per provincial standards
• Tool reimbursement program
• A comprehensive compensation package including a pension plan with matching, competitive health, dental, life and disability benefits
• Paid training and development opportunities
• Company vehicle (depending on assignment)
• Company cellphone
• Support from an experienced network of technicians across the globe

Role Responsibilities

At Sandvik, the Heavy Duty Mechanic is responsible for the troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of mechanical and/or electrical aspects of surface mining equipment and components according to defined specifications. The Heavy Duty Mechanic is also responsible for new equipment commissioning and training at customer sites. While searching for the best opportunity for yourself today, we are already thinking ahead of your future tomorrow. So now we challenge you to take it one step further and apply!

What you will be doing

• Inspecting equipment for proper performance and determine faults and malfunctions.
• Adjusting equipment & repairing/replacing defective parts, components, or systems according to the scope of work.
• Testing repaired equipment to ensure proper operational performance.
• Commissioning new equipment.
• Actively participates in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Completing accurate time records, technical reports, failure reports, and parts lists.
• Staying current with the industry, customers, product developments and technical best practices.
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Environmental Health and Safety

• Complies with safety policies and applicable government, customer or industry regulations or requirements.
• Responsibility to identify and report any unsafe work habits, workplace incidents and/or near misses.
• Perform risk assessments ("Take Five") prior to each task.
• Maintains hand tools and equipment to ensure safe operation.
• Maintains orderly work area and ensures housekeeping requirements are met.
• Attend Environmental, Health and Safety related trainings.
• Wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) assigned for each task.

What you will bring along

• Relevant trade certification (red seal is considered an asset).
• At least 3 years related experience with mining equipment is considered an asset.
• Previous experience with equipment would be an asset.
• Common Core training is considered an asset.
• Excellent proficiency in reading hydraulic and electrical schematics.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical issues with mining equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literacy (MS Office).
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to local mine sites and across Canada as required.
• Ability and willingness to work varied shifts (as required)
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

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

The opportunity to make an impact on our business performance.

The opportunity to be part of an ambitious team, in an industry leading business.

The opportunity to reach your full potential.

Ongoing development and training.

An excellent comprehensive compensation package including a pension plan with matching, competitive health, dental, life and disability benefits.

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/

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace, and we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups 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.