Field Service Technician

Sandvik • Thunder Bay, ON

59d • Onsite

About The Position

Sandvik Mining is seeking a Field Service Technician (Underground mining equipment) / Heavy Duty Mechanic. This role involves troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of mechanical and/or electrical aspects of surface mining equipment and components according to defined specifications. The technician is also responsible for new equipment commissioning and training at customer sites. Sandvik offers a world of opportunities, recognizing performance, and fueling growth towards exceptional achievements. This is a stable, permanent opportunity with a respected and growing company.

Requirements

• Relevant trade certification (red seal is considered an asset).
• At least 3 years related 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.
• 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

• Experience as a heavy equipment mechanic or technician.
• Ability to work in French and English.
• Previous experience with Sandvik equipment or products.
• Common Core training is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of mechanical and/or electrical aspects of surface mining equipment and components.
• Commissioning of new equipment.
• Training at customer sites.
• Inspecting equipment for proper performance and determining faults and malfunctions.
• Adjusting equipment and repairing/replacing defective parts, components, or systems.
• Testing repaired equipment to ensure proper operational performance.
• Maintaining the inventory of service trucks and ensuring their maintenance.
• Completing accurate time records, technical reports, failure reports, and parts lists.
• Staying current with industry developments, customers, product developments, and technical best practices.
• 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 an 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.

Benefits

• Ample opportunity for overtime that is paid as per provincial standards.
• Tool reimbursement program.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree