Field Service Tech – Mining Equipment (Underground, 50% Travel)

Sandvik Group; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 57,859 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and disability insu

401(k) retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Sandvik Mining in Fairbanks, AK seeks a Field Service Technician with a strong mechanical or electrical background to diagnose, repair and service equipment in both underground and surface environments. The role requires up to 50% travel and a company vehicle is provided for commute and training.

Ideal candidates will read blueprints, perform diagnostics, and maintain safety standards while delivering exceptional customer service and timely service reports.

Qualifications

• Technical certification or diploma in mechanical or electrical fields or equivalent years of professional field/technical experience and a minimum of 7 years industry‑related experience.
• Technical experience to include diesel and high voltage electrical experience.
• Success in team environments, with excellent communication skills.
• Read blueprints and interpret equipment schematics.
• Ability to work with safety standards and ISO requirements.

Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment for proper performance and determine faults and malfunctions.
• Adjust equipment and repair/replace defective parts, components or systems according to scopes of work.
• Test repaired equipment to ensure proper operational performance.
• Complete accurate time records, technical reports, failure reports, and parts lists.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Stay current with the industry, customer, product developments and technical best practices.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external customers to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction.
• Stay current and in compliance with all Sandvik, customer, state, and federal regulatory safety policies.
• Ensure customer satisfaction within the area of primary responsibility.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrical systems

Safety standards

Education

Technical certification or diploma in mechanical or electrical fields

Job description

Sandvik Mining in Fairbanks, AK seeks a Field Service Technician with a strong mechanical or electrical background to diagnose, repair and service equipment in both underground and surface environments. The role requires up to 50% travel and a company vehicle is provided for commute and training.

Ideal candidates will read blueprints, perform diagnostics, and maintain safety standards while delivering exceptional customer service and timely service reports.