Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic

Sandvik AB; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime paid

Pension plan with matching

Health/dental/life/disability benefits

Paid training and development

Company vehicle

Company cellphone

Global network of technicians

Job summary

Sandvik Saskatchewan is seeking a licensed Heavy Duty Mechanic for a stable, permanent Field Service position. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical and electrical aspects of surface mining equipment, including commissioning new equipment at customer sites.

You will have opportunities for overtime, a pension with matching, comprehensive health benefits, and company vehicle/cellphone support. Travel across local mine sites and Canada may be required.

Qualifications

• Trade certification preferred; Red Seal is an asset.
• At least 3 years related experience with mining equipment is preferred.
• Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical issues on mining equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment for proper performance and faults.
• Repair or replace defective parts, components or systems.
• Test repaired equipment for correct operation.
• Commission new equipment at customer sites.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate time records, technical and failure reports.
• Stay updated with industry developments and best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Schematics reading

Travel within Canada

Communication skills

Education

Red Seal cert

Job description

Location: Saskatchewan and Surrounding Areas

Schedule: 14-14 (subject to change)

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 Heavy Duty Mechanic 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:

• Ample opportunity for overtime that is paid as per provincial standards
• A comprehensive compensation package including a pension plan with matching, competitive health, dental, life and disability benefits
• Paid training and development opportunities
• Company vehicle (depending on assignment)
• Company cellphone
• Support from an experienced network of technicians across the globe

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

While searching for the best opportunity for yourself today, we are already thinking ahead of your future tomorrow. So now we challenge you to take it one step further and apply!

What you will be doing

• Inspecting equipment for proper performance and determine faults and malfunctions.
• Adjusting equipment & repairing/replacing defective parts, components, or systems according to the scope of work.
• Testing repaired equipment to ensure proper operational performance.
• Commissioning new equipment.
• Actively participates in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Completing accurate time records, technical reports, failure reports, and parts lists.
• Staying current with the industry, customers, product developments and technical best practices.
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Environmental Health and Safety

• Complies with safety policies and applicable government, customer or industry regulations or requirements.
• Responsibility to identify and report any unsafe work habits, workplace incidents and/or near misses. Perform risk assessments (“Take Five”) prior to each task.
• Maintains hand tools and equipment to ensure safe operation.
• Maintains orderly work area and ensures housekeeping requirements are met.
• Attend Environmental, Health and Safety related trainings.
• Wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) assigned for each task.

What you will bring along

• Relevant trade certification (red seal is considered an asset).
• At least 3 years related experience with mining equipment is considered an asset.
• Previous experience with equipment would be an 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.
• 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.

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] Opens in new window for more information.