Mine Hoist Field Service Engineer

ABB Schweiz AG; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Mine Hoist Field Service Engineer to provide technical support and maintenance for its hoisting systems in North America. This role, based in Saskatoon, involves direct communication with customers and executing safety audits. Candidates should possess a relevant diploma and have substantial experience with industrial systems, especially in mine hoist systems.

Benefits

Retirement plan

Accident insurance

Healthcare plan

Wellbeing program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with industrial systems.
• Mine hoist systems knowledge and experience are a definite asset.
• Valid passport and driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site or remote technical support for installation and maintenance of equipment.
• Conduct hoisting system inspections and audits for safety.
• Consult with customers on the best service solutions.

Skills

Customer focus

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Minimum technology diploma in related field

Job description

Mine Hoist Field Service Engineer

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This is a position with grade

13

This position reports to

Hoisting Service Manager

Your role and responsibilities

ABB's Mine Hoist Systems team delivers solutions and services ensuring our customers get the most out of their investment. Our hoisting solutions help improve safety and productivity of the mines while reducing maintenance and energy costs. Deep domain knowledge enables us to truly understand and address our customers’ challenges and opportunities.Our Hoisting Service Team supports customers with their ABB hoisting systems and solutions throughout North America. Our customers operate 24x7 and rely on ABB to support from installation and initial start-up, through to life-cycle services to maximize the availability of the solutions provided by ABB and optimize their operations.You will execute service work as part of the ABB Hoisting Service Team specializing in mine hoist systems. You will learn and be involved on the complete hoisting system including mechanics and hydraulics with a specific focus on electrical powertrain and controls.Located in Saskatoon, SK reporting to the Hoisting Service Manager, you will act as the technical point of contact person between customers and extended ABB teams.• This role will be the key point of contact for all technical aspects after the system start-up as well as leading the maintenance program for the hoist systems.• Providing on-site or remote technical support for installation and commissioning of equipment and routine maintenance independently, identifying technical problems and make analysis through remote or on-site activity in different Service categories.• Conduction hoisting system inspections and audits to ensure proper operation and safety level of the system.• Consulting with and advising customers on the best service solutions in accordance with standard processes, procedures and safety guidelines.• Identifying potential equipment failures and taking corrective actions, troubleshooting complex equipment failures, and making recommendations to avoid the problem in the future.• Reporting work done in a timely manner and following up when needed.• Making suggestions for product, quality, and customer service improvements, and discussing them with management.• Require hands-on support at customer sites.• Living ABB’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Qualifications for the role

• Minimum technology diploma required in a related field, preferably electrical.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience with industrial systems.
• Mine hoist systems knowledge and experience are a definite asset.
• Strong customer focus and the ability to relate well to customer needs.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Must be able to work in a multi-disciplined service environment often under pressure filled conditions.
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to write reports and speak effectively before customers or employees.
• Valid passport and driver’s license.
• Ability to work in Canada, United States and Mexico as required.
• Travel will be required, including internationally.

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Accident insurance
• Healthcare plan
• Wellbeing program

More about us

****Referral bonus premium $1,500.00****We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.For the ninth consecutive year, ABB Canada has been recognized as one of Canada's Best Employers by Forbes magazine. Consistently ranked as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, Montreal's Best Employers, Canada's Best Employers for Young People, Canada's Greenest Employers and a long-time recipient of the Women in Governance Parity Certification, ABB's culture and commitment is to provide a caring workplace where everyone collaborates, feels valued, respected, included and supported. Also committed to ensuring that all policies and practices respect the Employment Equity Program, we aim for our workforce to be truly representative of the four designated groups; women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities. ABB will provide reasonable accommodation to the applicant with disabilities and encourage applicants to self-identify in the application process.ABB's Military Reservist Policy offers Canada's Reserve Force members the flexibility to undergo military training and activities while maintaining job security, seniority, pay, benefits, and privileges as ABB employees, including up to 15 paid working days per year for training, as well as extended leave for operations both in Canada and abroad, ensuring seamless career integration with our nation's defense forces.