Supply chain and logistics

Battery Asset Specialist

Sandvik Mining is seeking a

Battery Asset Specialist

Location: Sudbury, ON

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.

Currently, we have an opening for a Battery Asset Specialist. In this role you will lead initiatives that optimize battery health, lifecycle, and financial performance. This role will manage comprehensive battery tracking (down to module and cell level), analyze usage data to improve performance and availability, and champion best practices for safety, sustainability, and service excellence. As the subject matter expert on battery electric vehicles (BEVs), you'll support sales, operations, and continuous improvement initiatives while driving strategies for battery reuse, recycling, and end-of-life solutions.

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

Manage, and establish the roadmap for all important parameters relating to optimum battery health and financial performance including forecasting capacity replacements.
Be a champion for practical solutions for projects and operations, leveraging our existing foundation of global best practices and act as the Sales Area subject matter expert to answer sales and field questions relating to Parts & Service BEV offering and batteries in general.
Manage the battery data by ensuring all are logged and tracked by serial number (including the modules, cells, and all other important data), and working with relevant stakeholders on ensuring accuracy
Drill down to module level and track serial numbers, locations, build specs, any latest product updates, bulletins, mandatory changes, cycle performance, energy in/out, temperatures
Utilize obtained history tracking to ensure action is taken (or recommended) to optimize battery life and protect customers from machine down issues due to battery non-availability
Track certain required actions per battery (i.e. deep charge balance) and ensure required actions are executed to collect data
Understand and advise on assets thresholds within contract parameters at customer sites (i.e., asset to unit ratios, excess or insufficient quantities etc.,) to maintain efficiency on site and within pricing strategies.
Be the lead regarding all BaaS continuous improvement projects, product updates, service schedules and process development.
Track all active modules in Canada (customer owned, Sandvik owned, and stock) to ensure issues and updates are known and actioned to active batteries
Identify opportunities to help extend the life of batteries
Develop and manage lifecycle and end of life strategies (recycle, second use, etc.)
Drive safety focus in all aspects relating to batteries including safe workshop protocols
Passionate about sustainability and new technology (battery electric drive system focus)

What you will bring along

Strong attention to detail with excellent planning, analysis, and decision-making skills
Proven ability to deliver results through data-driven recommendations and performance management
Experienced in maintenance/service operations with strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
Effective communicator with strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
Professional, self-motivated, adaptable, and customer-focused
Committed to health & safety, with solid IR/ER understanding and ability to manage change
Skilled in training, knowledge transfer, and using business systems and technology
Willing and able to travel as required

Required Education/ Experience

5+ years service experience.
Strong Sandvik product and operations experience.
Associates Degree (or two-year college diploma) in Business or Marketing or Technical Diploma within Engineering, etc. or equivalent demonstrated technical knowledge/expertise.
Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.
Valid Passport.
Training in key aspects of technical trades.
The role may require working underground.

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 Battery Asset Specialist, requisition # R0081891; 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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