Red Seal Field Service Electrician

About the role

Sandvik Mining is looking for a licensed Red Seal Field Service Electrician to work in Saskatchewan and surrounding areas on a schedule that varies, typically a 14-14 rotation. The electrician troubleshoots, repairs and maintains the mechanical and electrical parts of surface and underground mining equipment, commissions new equipment and trains customers at their sites.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and service automation equipment and commission automation products, including pre-delivery inspections and hot commissioning at the customer site.
• Plan tools and parts according to work procedures, and carry out preventive and cost-efficient repairs.
• Conduct root cause analysis to solve common problems and suggest improvements to customers' processes.
• Complete maintenance reports and occasionally collect technical feedback for the sales area.
• Assign simple tasks to junior staff, coach customer technicians and ensure all work follows safety standards.
• Follow EHS practices: report hazards and incidents, complete a risk assessment (Take 5) before each task, maintain tools and a tidy workspace, attend safety training and wear PPE.

Required profile

• Licensed Red Seal electrician (required at many sites and considered an asset).
• At least 3 years of experience with heavy equipment; previous mining equipment experience is an asset.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel to local mine sites and across Canada.
• Willingness to work varied shifts and to represent Sandvik in customer-facing situations.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Required skills

• Excellent proficiency in reading hydraulic and electrical schematics.
• Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical issues on mining equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literacy (MS Office).

What we offer

• Starting hourly rate of $46.50, subject to terms and conditions.
• Pension plan with matching, plus health, dental, life and disability benefits, a health care spending account and wellness account.
• Quarterly recognition allowances, tool reimbursement, paid training and development, and a company vehicle depending on the assignment.