Field Service Technician (Surface drills) / Heavy Duty Mechanic

Sandvik•Thunder Bay, MB

38d•Onsite

About The Position

Sandvik Mining is seeking a Field Service Technician (Surface drills) / Heavy Duty Mechanic for a permanent opportunity. This role involves troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of surface mining equipment and components, as well as new equipment commissioning and training at customer sites. Sandvik offers a world of opportunities, recognizes performance, and fuels growth. The company has an open-minded culture that encourages innovation, embraces diversity and inclusion, and values agile, customer-focused decision-making. Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group providing solutions for the manufacturing, mining, and infrastructure industries.

Requirements

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.
Common Core training 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.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Computer literacy (MS Office).
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.

Nice To Haves

Red seal certification
3 years related experience with mining equipment
Previous experience with equipment
Common Core training

Responsibilities

Troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of mechanical and/or electrical aspects of surface mining equipment and components according to defined specifications.
New equipment commissioning and training at customer sites.
Inspecting equipment for proper performance and determining 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 participating 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.
Complying with safety policies and applicable government, customer or industry regulations or requirements.
Identifying and reporting any unsafe work habits, workplace incidents and/or near misses.
Performing risk assessments (“Take Five”) prior to each task.
Maintaining hand tools and equipment to ensure safe operation.
Maintaining orderly work area and ensuring housekeeping requirements are met.
Attending Environmental, Health and Safety related trainings.
Wearing the required personal protective equipment (PPE) assigned for each task.