Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is seeking a

Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic

Location Yellowknife (2 week on, 2 week off rotation)

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.

Are you a licensed Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic who is looking for a stable, permanent opportunity with a respected and growing company? We want to hear from you!

Some of the benefits of joining our Field Service team include :

2 week on, 2 week off rotation with paid travel days

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

At Sandvik, the Heavy Duty Mechanic is responsible for the troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of mechanical and / or electrical aspects of surface mining equipment and components according to defined specifications. The Heavy Duty Mechanic 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

Inspecting equipment for proper performance and determines 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 industry, customer, product developments and technical best practices.

Other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Environmental Health and Safety

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.

What you will bring along

Diploma in a Mechanical / Electrical Field and Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic License.

At least 3 years related experience with mining equipment is considered an asset

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 Western Canada as required.

Ability and willingness to work varied shifts (as required)

Will be conducting a pre-access criminal record check.

Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

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.