Field Service Technician

Sandvik Mining is seeking a

Field Service Technician

Location: Nunavut, ON

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.

Do you have experience as a Heavy Duty Equipment Technician or Mechanic and looking for a stable, permanent opportunity with a respected and growing company? We want to hear from you!

Currently, we have an opening for a Field Service Technician. The Field Service Technician is responsible for the troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of mechanical and / or electrical aspects of surface mining equipment and components according to defined specifications and is also responsible for new equipment commissioning and training at customer sites.

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!

What you will be doing

• Inspect equipment for proper performance and determine faults and malfunctions.
• Adjust equipment & repair/replace defective parts components or systems according to scope of work to restore equipment to original manufacture specifications.
• Test repaired equipment to ensure proper operational performance.
• Commission new equipment.
• Complete accurate time records, technical reports, failure reports, and parts lists.
• Stay current with industry, customer, product developments and technical best practices.
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Environmental Health and Safety

• Comply with safety policies and applicable government, customer or industry regulations or requirements.
• Responsible for identifying and reporting any unsafe work habits, workplace incidents and / or near misses. Perform risk assessments (“Take Five”) prior to each task.
• Maintain hand tools and equipment to ensure safe operation.
• Maintain orderly work area and ensure housekeeping requirements are met.
• Attend Environmental, Health and Safety related trainings.
• Wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) assigned for each task.

What you will bring along

• Diploma or certificate in mechanical/electrical field or equivalent experience as Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic.
• Five (5) years of related experience with mining equipment (surface).
• Ability to work in both French and English.
• Previous experience with Sandvik equipment would be an asset.
• Proficiency in reading hydraulic and electrical schematics.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical issues.
• 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).

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/            

How to Apply

All qualified persons are encouraged to apply at www.sandvik.com/careers to the Field Service Technician position, requisition # R0092202. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace, and we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups 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.