Field Service Technician (Underground) / Heavy Duty Mechanic

Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Manufacturing Engineering

In short

Sandvik Mining is looking for a Field Service Technician (Underground) / Heavy Duty Mechanic in Kirkland Lake, ON. This role involves troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of underground mining equipment, with a starting hourly rate of $45.00. A relevant trade certification and at least 3 years of experience with mining equipment are preferred.

Responsibilities

Troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of mechanical and/or electrical aspects of surface mining equipment and components.
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.
Testing repaired equipment to ensure proper operational performance.
Actively participating in continuous improvement initiatives.
Completing accurate time records, technical reports, failure reports, and parts lists.
Staying current with industry, customers, product developments, and technical best practices.
Identifying and reporting unsafe work practices, workplace incidents, and near misses.
Completing a risk assessment (Take 5) before each task.
Maintaining hand tools and equipment to support safe operation.
Maintaining an orderly work area and meeting housekeeping requirements.
Attending required environmental, health, and safety training.
Wearing the personal protective equipment (PPE) required for each task.

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.

Benefits

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.
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.

Skills

Hydraulic SchematicsElectrical SchematicsMS Office

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About Sandvik

Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group providing solutions that enhance productivity, profitability and sustainability for the manufacturing, mining and infrastructure industries. We are at the forefront of digitalization and focus on optimizing our customers’ processes. Our world-leading offering includes equipment, tools, services and digital solutions for machining, mining, rock excavation and rock processing. In 2024, the Sandvik Group had approximately 41,000 employees, sales in more than 150 countries and revenues of about SEK 123 billion.

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