Industrial Electrician

Big-Country-Equipment-Repair-Ltd; Sparwood; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared housing provided

Flights to remote job sites paid

Travel time paid

Meal allowance

Job summary

Big Country Equipment is a BC-based heavy equipment repair company serving mining, construction, forestry, and oil sectors across Canada. We seek an experienced licensed Industrial Electrician for field service, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on heavy mining equipment.

You will work in challenging environments, read schematics, troubleshoot high-voltage systems, and coordinate with mechanics. This role involves travel and staying on-site at remote locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Licensed electrician with provincial credential (Red Seal preferred).
• Strong field troubleshooting on mining/equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Experience with high-voltage systems and AC/DC drives.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, diagnose and repair electrical systems on mining equipment.
• Troubleshoot high-voltage cables, drives and related components to restore production.
• Read schematics/blueprints and perform preventive maintenance.
• Support site shutdowns, project work and ongoing coverage.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance and document activities.

Skills

Field troubleshooting

Industrial electrical

Reading schematics

High-voltage systems

Safety compliance

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

Provincial electrical license

Red Seal certification

Tools

CAT equipment

Komatsu

P&H

Electric drives

Job description

Base Rate: $62.50 per hour
OT: $93.75 per hour
Schedule: 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off, 12-hour days

Shift Premium: $1.25/hr.

Accommodations: Shared housing provided at no cost to the employee
Flights Paid: Employer covers flights to remote job sites from major Canadian airports
Tools Provided: Truck and all necessary tools supplied by the company
Travel Time: Paid up to 8 hours at $62.50 per hour on travel days
Meal Allowance: $60 per day

About Us

Big Country Equipment is a BC-based heavy equipment repair and maintenance company that works with resource-based customers in the mining, construction, forestry, and oil and gas sectors across Canada. Founded in 2017, we have grown rapidly from a one-truck operation to a high-performing team of over 200 employees and a fleet of 55+ fully tooled service trucks. We are committed to supporting customers throughout Canada, providing 24/7 service, 365 days a year.

We are hiring an experienced licensed Industrial Electrician to perform field service, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on heavy mining and construction equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical systems and components on electric mining equipment, including drills, shovels, haul trucks, and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot high-voltage cable systems, AC/DC drives, high-voltage systems, and related electrical components to identify root causes and safely return equipment to production.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Perform inspections and preventive maintenance to minimize equipment downtime.
• Support mast exchanges, shutdowns, project work, and ongoing site coverage.
• Work closely with mechanics and other trades, and assist with mechanical repairs as needed.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety standards, and company policies, and maintain accurate maintenance, repair, and inspection documentation.
• Related job requirements as assigned.

Requirements

• Licensed electrician in the province in which the work is being performed. Red Seal certification is required.
• Strong field troubleshooting and industrial electrical experience with high-voltage cable systems, AC/DC drives, and high-voltage systems.
• 3-5 years of mining experience.
• Experience with CAT, Komatsu, Bucyrus, P&H, electric surface drills, electric and hydraulic shovels, haul trucks, and other related mining equipment is preferred or considered an asset.
• Comfortable working through electrical systems to identify root causes and safely return electric mining equipment to production.
• Experience with electric drive haul trucks (Komatsu) is strongly preferred. Experience on Cat electric drive haul trucks is a strong asset.
• Willingness to assist with mechanical work and work closely with mechanics and other trades.
• Ability to work independently in physically demanding environments, including confined spaces and heights, and lift 50 lbs. comfortably.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail when diagnosing and repairing electrical systems.
• Interest in a long-term opportunity supporting additional projects and ongoing site coverage.

All Successful Candidates Must

• Be proficient in English, both verbal and written.
• Have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Provide a minimum of 2 direct supervisor references.
• Pass a Criminal Record check.
• Provide a clean 5-year driver’s abstract.
• Pass an 8-panel drug test (including marijuana) and an alcohol breath test.
• Be able to lift 50 lbs. comfortably.
• Not seeking subcontractor roles (we are not offering subcontractor opportunities at this time).

We thank everyone for applying; however, we will contact only those with the required knowledge and experience for an interview.

Big Country is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment based on race, religion, national origin, status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, or any other protected status under the law. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples and kindly request that individuals from Indigenous communities clearly identify their status during the application process.