Field Service Technician (Surface drills) / Heavy Duty Mechanic

Sandvik; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Tool reimbursement

Pension with matching

Health, dental, life and disability

Paid training

Company vehicle

Cellphone

Job summary

Sandvik is seeking a Field Service Technician (Surface Drills) / Heavy Duty Mechanic to service and maintain surface mining equipment. Based in Sault Ste. Marie, the role involves troubleshooting, repairs, and commissioning new equipment.

You will inspect, test, and document work, read hydraulics and electrical schematics, and travel to local mine sites and across Canada as required. A Red Seal or related trade cert is preferred, with 3+ years of mining equipment experience.

Qualifications

• Trade certification is preferred; Red Seal is an asset.
• Minimum 3 years of related mining equipment experience is preferred.
• Ability to read hydraulic and electrical schematics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel across Canada.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical and electrical components of surface mining equipment.
• Inspect equipment for faults and malfunctions and replace defective parts.
• Test repaired equipment to ensure proper operation and commission new equipment.
• Attend to routine maintenance and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Complete time records, reports, and parts lists; stay updated on industry practices.

Skills

Read hydraulic/electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Strong communication

Travel willingness

Driver's license

MS Office proficiency

Education

Red Seal certification

Common Core training

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Field Service Technician (Surface Drills) / Heavy Duty Mechanic

Location: Sault Ste. Marie

Schedule: 14‑14 drive‑in drive‑out (subject to change)

Responsibilities

The Heavy Duty Mechanic is responsible for the troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of mechanical and/or electrical components of surface mining equipment.

• Inspect equipment for proper performance and determine faults and malfunctions.
• Adjust equipment and repair/replace defective parts, components, or systems according to scope of work.
• Test repaired equipment to ensure proper operational performance.
• Commission new equipment.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Complete accurate time records, technical reports, failure reports, and parts lists.
• Stay current with industry, customers, product developments, and technical best practices.
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Environmental Health & Safety

• Comply with safety policies and applicable government, customer, or industry regulations.
• Identify and report unsafe work habits, workplace incidents, or near misses; perform risk assessments (“Take Five”) before each task.
• Maintain hand tools and equipment for safe operation.
• Maintain orderly work area and meet housekeeping requirements.
• Attend Environmental, Health and Safety related trainings.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) assigned for each task.

Qualifications

• Relevant trade certification (Red Seal considered an asset).
• At least 3 years of related experience with mining equipment (asset).
• Previous experience with equipment (asset). Common Core training (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.

Benefits

• Ample opportunity for overtime paid as per provincial standards.
• Tool reimbursement program.
• Comprehensive compensation package including pension plan with matching, competitive health, dental, life and disability benefits.
• Paid training and development opportunities.
• Company vehicle (depending on assignment) and cellphone.
• Support from an experienced network of technicians across the globe.
• The opportunity to make an impact on our business performance and reach full potential.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.