Field Service Technician

Sandvik; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan with matching

Health, dental, life and disability on

Paid training and development

Job summary

Sandvik Mining is seeking a Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic for a field service role with a 2-week in/out rotation. The position involves maintenance, troubleshooting and commissioning of mining equipment at customer sites across Western Canada, with travel and on-site support from a global team.

The ideal candidate holds a Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic Journeyman, a mechanical diploma, and has strong diagnostic and repair skills, plus willingness to travel and work varied shifts in a

Qualifications

• Diploma in a Mechanical Field and Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic Journeyman are required.
• 3+ years related experience with mining equipment is preferred.
• Strong ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues on mining equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service mining equipment.
• Plan tools and parts per work procedures.
• Commission new equipment including pre-delivery inspections and on-site commissioning.
• Conduct root cause analysis to solve common problems at first line support.
• Explain improvements and provide maintenance reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic

Reading schematics

Diagnose and repair

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Field

Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic Journeyman

Job description

Sandvik Mining is seeking a

Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic (2 weeks in/out)

Location SK

At Sandvik, we don’t just offer jobs — we offer long-term careers in the mining industry, backed by a global mining manufacturing leader. Our teams work on some of the most advanced mining equipment in the world, supporting operations where reliability, safety, and technical expertise truly matter.

Are you a Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic looking for a stable, permanent role with a predictable 2-week in/out rotation, paid travel time, and strong support in the field? If you want to work on world-class mining equipment, expand your technical skillset, and be part of a team that values experience and professionalism, this is an opportunity worth your attention.

At Sandvik, we recognize performance, invest in our people, and provide clear pathways for growth — so you can focus on doing what you do best, while building a future you can count on.

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

• 2-week in/out rotation with paid travel time with assigned company vehicle

• Ample opportunity for overtime, paid in accordance with provincial standards plus night shift premium

• Tool reimbursement program & Technical Alignment Incentive

• A comprehensive compensation package including a pension plan with matching, and competitive health, dental, life, and disability benefits on day 1 of your employment

• Paid training and development opportunities as technical specialist and field service leader, including OEM equipment exposure

• Support from an experienced global network of Sandvik technicians

At Sandvik, the Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic is responsible for the troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of mechanical aspects of mining equipment and components according to defined specifications. The Red Seal 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

• Maintenance and servicing of equipment.

• Planning for correct tools and parts required to perform tasks, according to all work procedures.

• Commissioning of products that includes pre-delivery inspections and hot (operational and at customer site) commissioning.

• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) to identify and solve common problems, as a first line support.

• Identify components, understand basic functionality, and conduct maintenance and repair work accordingly. This includes the provision of preventive and cost-efficient repairs.

• Support the customer’s product/equipment/processes by suggesting possible improvements. (According to sales area requirements.)

• Uses knowledge and experience to solve standard problems for customers.

• Understands system functionality and interactions of hydraulics/mechanics/electric/automation/pneumatics/materials.

• Complete maintenance reports for internal and external stakeholders e.g., report and document on maintenance and/or repairs completed. Obtain customer authorization to invoice.

• Occasionally collect technical feedback in the Sales Area (inputted into Database).

• Assign simple tasks to junior staff and guide them in their completion.

• Coach customer technicians on basic servicing and maintenance principles.

• Ensure that all routine work procedures (using the tools provided), are carried out according to safety standards.

Environmental Health and Safety

• Complies with Sandvik Mining 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

• Diploma in a Mechanical Field and Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic Journeyman.

• At least 3 years related experience with mining equipment is considered an asset

• Previous experience with Sandvik equipment would be an asset.

• Excellent proficiency in reading schematics.

• Demonstrated ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair 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 Western 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.