Field Service Technician (Underground)

Sandvik Mining is seeking a

Field Service Technician (Underground)

Location: Nunavut

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.

Currently, we have an opening for a Field Service Technician (Underground). At Sandvik, the Field Service Technician (Underground) 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 Field Service Technician (Underground) is also responsible for new equipment commissioning and training at customer sites.

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!

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!

Some of the benefits of joining our Field Service team include:

• A starting hourly rate of $45.00/hour, subject to the applicable terms and conditions.
• A comprehensive compensation package including a pension plan with matching, competitive health, dental, life and disability benefits
• Ample opportunity for overtime that is paid as per provincial standards
• Tool reimbursement program
• Paid training and development opportunities
• Company vehicle (depending on assignment)
• Company cellphone
• Support from an experienced network of technicians across the globe

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

We are ethical and compliant, dedicated to health, safety, and sustainability. We put health and safety first!

• Identify and report unsafe work practices, workplace incidents, and near misses. Complete a risk assessment (Take 5) before each task.
• Maintain hand tools and equipment to support safe operation.
• Maintain an orderly work area and meet housekeeping requirements.
• Attend required environmental, health, and safety training.
• Wear the personal protective equipment (PPE) required 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.
• 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.

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.

Do you want to learn more?

To learn more about Sandvik, our people and products please visit our website: https://www.home.sandvik/en/about-us/

All qualified persons are encouraged to apply at www.sandvik.com/careers to the Field Service Technician (Underground), requisition #R0093036. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. Candidates who participate in an interview will be informed of the hiring decision or receive a status update within the applicable timeframe, no later than 45 days.

This opportunity is intended to fill a vacancy following an employee departure or internal movement.

Our recruitment process may involve the use of artificial intelligence to assist with application screening. AI tools support but do not replace human decision-making. Personal information collected during this process is handled in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act.

We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from members of equity-seeking communities 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 [email protected] for more information.