Sales and product service

Field Service Automation Technician

Sandvik Mining is seeking a

Field Service Automation Technician

Location: Saskatoon

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 an Automation Technician, 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:

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 Field Service Automation Technician, is responsible for the troubleshooting, through advanced problem solving by using of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, operational or process problems; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately in different kinds of situations.

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:

Advanced repairs and inspections of products and equipment of different kind at customer site or own premises.
Report and document results after above actions.
Responsible for plan, conduct and maintain tools and equipment for service work.
Support the customer’s product/equipment/processes by suggesting possible improvements to more advanced technical solutions and products.
Take into consideration energy efficiency, environmental impact and maintenance costs when giving customer support.
Provide advanced technical support and advice to the sales team.
Ability to produce positive results in sales-client interventions.
Guide and train colleagues in service methods and tools. Share own knowledge to enable colleagues to expand their knowledge.
Onsite support (Service- and maintenance activities, fault finding, operator training) SW & HW updates at the machine. Technical support of sales area and end customer training.

Required Skills:

Deep knowledge of the tasks, tools and procedures associated with providing technical support to the sales team and customers Diagnose with the system “Diagnostic Manager” (B&R)
Tele Remote (Training with test jig in the E-Center)
Visualisation, HMI
Set up new flash card (B&R)
Transfer new data files to PLC
Radial Laser System – First Pass (Richter Wolfgang)
GPR System – Second Pass, GEO, SEAM System
Cutting Profile Adjustment / Alignment
Knowledge / basics of PLC programming (it is an advantage)
Several years of practical experience (electric installation, commissioning, troubleshooting etc.)
Leading activities and responsible of workflow-procedures for different projects
Team player, ability to withstand stress, solution-oriented, operating principle professional, and confident manner.
Opened mind in dealing with the customers.

What you will bring along :

Mechanic / Electric specialist is preferred
Electric/Electronic (Switchboards/panels, low voltage application, Sensoric- and Actoric, PLC Sytems design & function)
Implementation of technical solutions, carry out of improvements suggestions and optimizations activities.
Customer focused, effective way of working.
Excellent proficiency in reading electrical schematics.
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)
Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Candidates must be open to traveling for training as part of the role. The training may take place in Europe and last up to six months.
The candidate should have experience working with underground mining equipment, with a particular preference for expertise in mechanical cutting products used in mining operations.

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.

Our Culture

Our core values are the soul of the company. They guide us in our actions and daily business decisions. We are a company with an open-minded culture that encourages employees to share ideas and work innovatively. We embrace diversity and inclusion and inspire everyone to bring their authentic selves to work everyday!

We take pride in our agile customer-focused decision making. We empower our employees, providing strong performance management and opportunities to grow your career.

Do you want to learn more?

To learn more about Sandvik, our people and products please visit our website: https://www.home.sandvik/en/about-us/

How to Apply

All qualified persons are encouraged to apply at www.sandvik.com/careers to the Field Service Automation Technician, requisition # R0081329; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations or gender identities/expressions.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier free experience to applicants with accessibility needs; therefore, requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact commonHR.canada@sandvik.com for more information.

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