Red Seal Electrician

Sandvik Group; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan with matching

Health and dental benefits

Life and disability insurance

Health care spending account

Wellness account

Company vehicle

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Sandvik AB in Canada seeks a licensed Red Seal Electrician for field service across mining sites. You will troubleshoot, repair and maintain automation and electrical systems on surface and underground equipment, and participate in commissioning at customer sites.

The role offers guaranteed stability, a competitive starting rate of $46.50 per hour, overtime, comprehensive benefits, company vehicle where applicable, training and a global support network. Travel across Canada is required.

Qualifications

• Trade certification (Red Seal) is an asset.
• At least 3 years related experience with heavy equipment.
• Mining equipment experience is an asset.
• Excellent proficiency in reading hydraulic and electrical schematics.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical issues with mining equipment.
• Represent Sandvik in customer-facing situations with a commitment to service.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to local mine sites and across Canada.
• Able to work varied shifts as required.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and servicing of Automation equipment.
• Planning for correct tools and parts required to perform tasks.
• Commissioning of Automation products including pre-delivery inspections and on-site commissioning.
• Root cause analysis to identify and solve common problems.
• Identify components and understand functionality for preventive and cost-efficient repairs.
• Support customer’s product/equipment/processes with improvements.
• Complete maintenance reports for stakeholders.
• Occasionally collect technical feedback and input into the database.
• Guide junior staff and coach customers’ technicians on servicing and maintenance.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Red Seal Electrician Certification

Tools

Hydraulic schematics reading

Electrical schematics reading

Job description

Location: Saskatchewan and Surrounding Areas

Schedule: Varies, standard is 14-14 rotation

At Sandvik, we offer you a world of opportunities. Our diverse businesses and global network enable you to explore your potential and thrive. We recognize your performance and offer various ways to fuel your growth towards exceptional achievements.

Are you a licensed Red Seal Electrician who is looking for a stable, permanent opportunity with a respected and growing company? We want to hear from you!

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

• A starting hourly rate of $46.50/hour, subject to the applicable terms and conditions.
• A comprehensive compensation package including a registered pension plan with matching, competitive health, dental, life and disability benefits, health care spending account, wellness account
• Competitive salary and quarterly recognition allowances
• Ample opportunity for overtime that is paid as per provincial standards
• Paid training and development opportunities with a global OEM company
• Support from an experienced network of technicians across the globe
• Company vehicle (depending on assignment)

At Sandvik, the Red Seal Electrician is responsible for the troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of mechanical and/or electrical aspects of surface and/or underground mining equipment and components according to defined specifications. The Red Seal Electrician is also responsible for new equipment commissioning and training at customer sites.

What you will be doing

• Maintenance and servicing of Automation equipment.
• Planning for correct tools and parts required to perform tasks, according to all work procedures.
• Commissioning of Automation 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 Automation system functionality and interactions of mech
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• anical, electrical and automation materials.
• Complete maintenance reports for internal and external stakeholders e.g., report and document on maintenance and/or repairs completed.
• 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

We are ethical and compliant, dedicated to health, safety, and sustainability. We put health and safety first!

• Identify and report unsafe work practices, workplace incidents, and near misses. Complete a risk assessment (Take 5) before each task.
• Maintain hand tools and equipment to support safe operation.
• Maintain an orderly work area and meet housekeeping requirements.
• Attend required environmental, health, and safety training.
• Wear the personal protective equipment (PPE) required for each task.

What you will bring along

• Relevant trade certification (red seal is required at many sites and considered an asset).
• At least 3 years related experience with heavy equipment.
• Previous experience with mining equipment is considered an asset.
• Excellent proficiency in reading hydraulic and electrical schematics.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical issues with mining equipment.
• Represent Sandvik in customer facing situations with a commitment to delivering excellent service.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 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.

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.

Our Culture

Our core values are the soul of the company. They guide us in our actions and daily business decisions. We are a company with an open-minded culture that encourages employees to share ideas and work innovatively. We embrace diversity and inclusion and inspire everyone to bring their authentic selves to work everyday!

We take pride in our agile customer-focused decision making. We empower our employees, providing strong performance management and opportunities to grow your career.

This opportunity is intended to fill a vacancy following an employee departure or internal movement.

Our recruitment process may involve the use of artificial intelligence to assist with application screening. AI tools support but do not replace human decision-making. Personal information collected during this process is handled in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act.

We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from members of equity-seeking communities 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.