Field Service Technician, Mechanical Cutting – Elko, NV area.

Sandvik•Elko, NV

10d•$35 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

Sandvik Mining is seeking a Field Service Technician with a strong mechanical or electrical background and diagnostic skills to join their team in the Elko, NV area. This role involves troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining mechanical and electrical aspects of underground mechanical cutting equipment and components at mining and tunneling sites. The technician will also be responsible for new equipment commissioning and training at customer sites with minimal supervision. The position largely covers the Western United States market with occasional travel elsewhere, including minimal overseas training in Austria. Sandvik emphasizes innovation, fairness, and long-term impact, offering competitive wages, benefits, and opportunities for professional development and career growth within a diverse, collaborative, and globally connected organization.

Requirements

Strong mechanical or electrical background.
Strong diagnostic skills.
Attributes of a safety champion, capable of working alone and stopping work if required.
Excellent troubleshooting ability with strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems.
Must conform to ISO standards.
Technical certification or diploma in mechanical or electrical fields or equivalent years of professional field/technical experience.
A minimum of 7 years industry related experience.
Technical experience to include diesel, low voltage, and high voltage electrical.
Success in team environments, with excellent communication skills.
Previous success in self-motivated roles.
Previous success in customer satisfaction.
Ability to read blueprints, and interpret equipment schematics.
Must have the legal right to work in the United States on an indefinite basis without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Active Listening skills
Success with both internal as well as external customers
Flexibility in the workplace
Mechanical cutting experience

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical and or electrical aspects of underground mechanical cutting equipment and components at high profile mining and tunneling sites.
Perform new equipment commissioning and training at customer sites with minimal supervision.
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.