Field Service Heavy Duty Mechanic (Surface Drills)

4782 Sandvik MIN, CNS - Canada; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health benefits

Company vehicle

Cellphone

Overtime opportunities

Training opportunities

Job summary

Sandvik Mining is seeking a Field Service Heavy Duty Mechanic for surface drills in Canada. The role covers troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of mechanical and electrical aspects of surface mining equipment and components, plus commissioning and training at customer sites.

The position requires a licensed Heavy Duty Mechanic, willingness to travel, and the ability to work varied shifts with a strong focus on safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Trade certification and related assets are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment for faults and performance.
• Repair/replace defective parts and systems.
• Test equipment post-repair to ensure uptime.
• Commission new equipment at sites.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate time records and reports.
• Stay current with product developments and safety practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager.

Skills

Red seal

Mining experience

Electrical schematics

Hydraulic schematics

Troubleshooting

Communication

MS Office

Driver's license

Travel willingness

Work eligibility Canada

Education

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 (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.

Currently, we have an opening for a Field Service Technician (Surface). At Sandvik, the Field Service Technician (Surface) 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 Field Service Technician (Surface) is also responsible for new equipment commissioning and training at customer sites.

Are you a licensed Heavy Duty Mechanic who is looking for a stable, permanent opportunity with a respected and growing company?

Benefits

• A starting hourly rate of $46.50/hour subject to the applicable terms and conditions.
• A comprehensive compensation package including a pension plan with matching, competitive health, dental, life and disability benefits
• Ample opportunity for overtime that is paid as per provincial standards
• Tool reimbursement program
• Paid training and development opportunities
• Company vehicle (depending on assignment)
• Company cellphone
• Support from an experienced network of technicians across the globe

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

We are ethical and compliant, dedicated to health, safety, and sustainability. We put health and safety first! Identify and report unsafe work practices, workplace incidents, and near misses. Complete a risk assessment (Take 5) before each task. Maintain hand tools and equipment to support safe operation. Maintain an orderly work area and meet housekeeping requirements. Attend required environmental, health, and safety training. Wear the personal protective equipment (PPE) required 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.

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.

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.

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