Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic
Construction, Engineering & Trades · Civil & Industrial Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Heavy Equipment Operation
In short
Sandvik Mining is seeking a Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic for their Saskatoon, Saskatchewan location. This full-time, on-site role involves troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining surface mining equipment, with a focus on mechanical and electrical components. The position requires relevant trade certification and at least three years of related experience.
Responsibilities
- Inspect equipment for proper performance and determine faults and malfunctions.
- Repair/replace defective parts, components, or systems according to the scope of work.
- 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 the industry, customers, product developments and technical best practices.
- Comply with safety policies and applicable government, customer or industry regulations or requirements.
- 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.
Requirements
- Relevant trade certification (Red Seal is considered an asset).
- At least 3 years related experience with mining equipment is considered 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.
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience with equipment would be an asset.
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
- 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.
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