Field Service Mechanic (Surface Drills)

Sandvik; North Bay; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay (provincial)

Tool reimbursement

Pension with matching

Health & dental & life & disability

Paid training

Company vehicle

Company cellphone

Global technician network

Job summary

Sandvik Mining is seeking a Field Service Technician (Surface Drills) based in Stratton, Ontario. You will troubleshoot, repair and maintain mechanical and electrical systems on surface mining equipment and contribute to commissioning and on-site training when required.

We value hands-on experience, safety, and teamwork. The role offers ongoing development opportunities, a competitive benefits package, and travel across Canada as needed.

Qualifications

• Trade certification is required; Red Seal asset.
• Excellent proficiency in reading hydraulic and electrical schematics.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical issues with mining equipment.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to local mine sites and across Canada as required.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment for proper performance and determine faults and malfunctions.
• Adjust equipment; repair/replace defective parts, components, or systems according to the scope of work.
• Test repaired equipment to ensure proper operational performance.
• Commissioning new equipment.
• Actively participates in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Complete 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.
• Maintain safety policies and report unsafe practices; perform risk assessments.”
• Wear the required PPE and keep work area clean and orderly.

Skills

Troubleshooting mining equipment

Communication skills

Computer literacy (MS Office)

Legal eligibility to work in Canada

Education

Trade certification (Red Seal asset)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sandvik Mining is seeking a

Location: Stratton, Ontario

Schedule: 14-14 fly-in fly-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.

Field Service Technician (Surface drills)

Location: Stratton, Ontario

Schedule: 14-14 fly-in fly-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.

Some of the benefits of joining our Field Service team include:

• 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

At Sandvik, the Field Service Technician (Surface Drills) 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.

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/

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. Please contact [e-mail] for more information.