Journeyperson Electrician, Field

Komatsu Mining Corp.; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 82,656 - 89,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Benefits package

Pension plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

Komatsu America Corp. is seeking a skilled Electrician for onsite work in Kamloops. You will handle industrial electrical systems, read complex drawings, install and repair control equipment, and support safety standards on large-scale machinery.

The role requires field mobility, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to travel up to 50% while maintaining precise records and collaborating with a safety-conscious team.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Electrician certification or equivalent required/or Red Seal an asset.
• Strong understanding of electrical theory, PLC controls, and industrial wiring.
• Experience with power wiring for rig or heavy industrial installations.
• Skilled in troubleshooting and making sound decisions in the field.
• Strong communication, organization, and ability to work under pressure.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and code specifications for industrial installations.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and electronic control systems.
• Test equipment and components for continuity, voltage, current, and resistance.
• Maintain, repair, and install motors, generators, batteries, and hydraulic/pneumatic electrical systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and keep accurate service records.
• Ensure all work meets required quality and safety standards.

Skills

Electrical theory

PLC controls

Industrial wiring

Troubleshooting

Communication & organization

Travel ability

Education

Journeyperson Electrician certification (Red Seal an asset)

Job description

Requisition ID: 35668

Onsite or Remote: Onsite Position

Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu employs more than 64,000 people worldwide, operating in more than 140 countries. For more than a century, the company has been creating value for its customers through manufacturing and technological innovation, partnering with others to empower a sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together. Since the company’s founding in 1921, Komatsu has been committed to supporting individuals and communities through job training, skills development and giving back. As a Komatsu employee, you will be encouraged to grow alongside our global company, contributing to a more sustainable future for all. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, join Komatsu to be a part of something big and help advance modern society.

Komatsu provides an extensive and robust employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well-being of our employees and family members. We embrace a positive and empowering employee experience with a culture that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive environment.

• Competitive wages: base pay is $61.70/hour. Discussion regarding full compensation package conducted upon initial pre-screen.
• Comprehensive benefits package (health & dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability)
• Health Care and Personal Wellness spending account
• Company-sponsored registered pension plan (RPP) and matching program.
• Paid vacation
• Company-supplied tools
• 4/5 Rating on Glassdoor
• Ability to be a part of an exciting, innovative company developing new state-of-the-art technology and equipment

Job Overview

If you’re a skilled Electrician who enjoys problem‑solving, working on big equipment, and taking your trade on the road, this field role offers the kind of variety and challenge that keeps the work exciting. You’ll work on complex industrial electrical systems and be part of a team that values safety, expertise, and craftsmanship. If you’re ready for a role where every day brings something different, this is a strong opportunity to grow your career.

Reports to: Operations Manager

Shift: 7x7 rotation of days and nights

Safety Sensitive: Yes- drug & alcohol testing, physical demand fit testing, RCMP criminal record check and submission of 5-year provincial driving record will be required

Travel: up to 50% travel

Relocation: This position does not offer relocation

Key Job Responsibilities

• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and code specifications for industrial installations
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and electronic control systems
• Test equipment and components for continuity, voltage, current, and resistance
• Maintain, repair, and install motors, generators, batteries, and hydraulic/pneumatic electrical systems
• Perform preventative maintenance and keep accurate service records
• Ensure all work meets required quality and safety standards

Qualifications/Requirements

• Journeyperson Electrician certification (Red Seal an asset)
• Strong understanding of electrical theory, PLC controls, and industrial wiring
• Experience with power wiring for rig or heavy industrial installations
• Skilled in troubleshooting and making sound decisions in the field
• Strong communication, organization, and ability to work under pressure
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time and be away for extended periods of time

Additional Information

This posting reflects an existing vacancy within our organization. The position is currently open, and we are actively seeking a candidate for immediate placement. The successful applicant will fill a vital role that is ready to be stepped into without delay. Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be used to assist with interview scheduling and other administrative tasks during the hiring process. However, AI is not used in candidate screening, evaluation, or selection decisions. All hiring decisions are made by our human hiring teams and your application will be reviewed and considered personally by one of them.

Accommodation during the recruitment process is available on request. While we appreciate all applicant submissions, only those considered to be most qualified will be contacted for further assessment.

At Komatsu Canada we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences and contributions. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. Connected by our core values of ambition, perseverance, collaboration and authenticity, we are committed to continually advancing in our support of diversity and inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, marital status, family status, disability, genetic characteristics, or a conviction for which a pardon has been granted.

We recognize and honour the deep history, cultures, and traditions of the Indigenous Peoples and Nations across Turtle Island. As part of our ongoing journey toward reconciliation, we are committed to building respectful and meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities throughout Canada. We acknowledge that our team members live, work, and connect on the traditional and ancestral homelands of Indigenous Peoples, and we strive to do so with humility, awareness, and respect .