About the role

Heavy Duty Mechanic at Sandvik, performing maintenance and repairs on mining equipment. Responsible for troubleshooting, inspections, and compliance with safety regulations.

Responsibilities

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.
Complies with Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology safety policies and applicable government, customer or industry regulations or requirements.
Responsibility to identify and report any unsafe work habits, workplace incidents and/or near misses.
Perform risk assessments (“Take Five”) prior to each task.
Maintains hand tools and equipment to ensure safe operation.
Maintains orderly work area and ensures housekeeping requirements are met.
Attend Environmental, Health and Safety related trainings.
Wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) assigned for each task.

Red Seal certification
At least 3 years related experience with mining equipment is considered an assets
Two years of mechanical experience on drills would be an assets
Previous experience with Sandvik equipment would be 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.

Company vehicle with gas card provided upon hire
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
Support from an experienced network of technicians across the globe