Electrician - Heavy Equipment

Job summary

The electrician will install, troubleshoot, and repair high- and low-voltage electrical systems in mobile mining equipment. They are also responsible for interpreting technical schematics and ensuring all equipment meets safety and performance standards.

Job details

Sandvik Mining is seeking an Electrician - Heavy Equipment Location: Winnipeg, MB Sandvik is a Global Leader of OEM Manufactured Underground Mining Equipment. Our Winnipeg ITH (In-the-Hole) Center of Excellence is the Global OEM Manufacturer of our Underground ITH Drills and Support units. Currently, we have an opening for an Electrician. This role is well suited for a certified electrician who wants to apply their electrical expertise in a heavy equipment manufacturing environment and gain hands-on experience with world-class underground mining equipment. As an Electrician, you will work with high- and low-voltage electrical systems, electrical assemblies, troubleshooting, diagnostics, repairs, and testing on Sandvik mobile mining equipment. Are you a certified electrician who enjoys troubleshooting, reading electrical schematics, and working hands-on with complex equipment? We want to hear from you. While searching for the best opportunity for yourself today, we are already thinking ahead of your future tomorrow. This role offers the opportunity to expand beyond traditional electrical work, develop specialized knowledge of OEM mining equipment, and work alongside experienced tradespeople, technicians, and engineers. Why Join Us: Be part of a Global OEM Manufacturing Team Work on world-class underground mining equipment manufactured in Winnipeg Competitive wages, Bonus Program, and comprehensive benefit package with immediate benefit eligibility Supplied Tools, Training, PPE and Uniforms Day Shift Paid holidays, Vacation, and Emergency Time Off Registered pension plan with generous company match Health Care and Personal Spending Account Ongoing technical training and development Advancement opportunities within the Sandvik organization What you will be doing Install high- and low-voltage electrical assemblies into mobile mining equipment. Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems to determine faults and malfunctions. Read and interpret electrical diagrams, schematics, drawings, and technical documentation. Inspect equipment for proper performance and identify required repairs. Repair or replace defective electrical components, parts, and systems according to scopes of work. Test repaired equipment to ensure safe and proper operational performance. Identify additional repairs and compile parts and labour estimates. Complete accurate time records, technical reports, failure reports, parts listings, and drawing revisions. Follow established scopes of work and delivery targets. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and stay current with product and technical developments. Environmental Health and Safety Complies with Sandvik Mining safety policies and applicable government, customer, or industry regulations and requirements. Identifies and reports unsafe work habits, workplace incidents and/or near misses. Maintains tools and equipment to ensure safe operation. Maintains an orderly work area and ensures housekeeping requirements are met. Attends Environmental, Health and Safety related training. Wears the required personal protective equipment (PPE) assigned for each task. What you will bring along Certified Electrician licence 2–5 years of relevant electrical experience Strong ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams and schematics Demonstrated electrical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills Ability to repair and replace electrical components and systems Experience with heavy equipment, mobile equipment, or mining equipment considered an asset Previous experience with Sandvik equipment considered an asset Strong verbal and written communication skills Computer skills, including MS Office Valid driver's licence and reliable vehicle Must be legally entitled to work in Canada In return for your passion and drive we will offer you… We supply all required Tools, Training, PPE and Uniforms The opportunity to work hands-on with world-class underground drilling equipment manufactured in Winnipeg and used at mine sites around the world Exposure to complex high- and low-voltage electrical systems, mobile equipment, and OEM mining technology A chance to build specialized experience with industry-leading Sandvik equipment alongside skilled tradespeople, technicians, and engineers Ongoing technical training and development to expand your electrical and heavy-equipment knowledge A comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay, full health, dental, life and disability benefits, and a pension plan with company matching The opportunity to be part of an ambitious, collaborative team within a global, industry-leading mining technology company with long-term career pathways The starting hourly rate for this position is [$35.00] – [$40.00], with the final offer determined by the candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, internal equity, and applicable local market conditions. 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 Electrician requisition # R0095624; While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. Candidates who participate in an interview will be informed of the hiring decision or receive a status update within the applicable timeframe, no later than 45 days. This opportunity is intended to fill a vacancy following an employee departure or internal movement. Our recruitment process may involve the use of artificial intelligence to assist with application screening. AI tools support but do not replace human decision-making. Personal information collected during this process is handled in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act. 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.

What you’ll do

The electrician will install, troubleshoot, and repair high- and low-voltage electrical systems in mobile mining equipment. They are also responsible for interpreting technical schematics and ensuring all equipment meets safety and performance standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a certified electrician license and possess 2–5 years of relevant electrical experience. Strong diagnostic skills and the ability to read complex electrical diagrams are essential for this role.

Benefits

• Bonus Program
• Comprehensive benefit package
• Supplied Tools
• Training
• PPE
• Uniforms
• Paid holidays
• Vacation
• Emergency Time Off
• Registered pension plan
• Health Care Spending Account
• Personal Spending Account
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits

Listed skills

• Technical Documentation · Preferred
• MS-Office · Preferred
• Electrical troubleshooting · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Electrical troubleshooting
• Diagnostic skills
• Reading electrical schematics
• High-voltage systems
• Low-voltage systems
• Electrical assembly
• Heavy equipment maintenance
• Technical documentation
• Repair and maintenance
• Testing equipment
• MS Office
• Communication skills
• Technical Documentation
• Communication
• Performance Management
• Agile Methodology
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Environment Health And Safety
• Leadership
• Decision Making
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Customer Service
• Low Voltage
• Teamwork
• Diagnostic Skills
• Computer Literacy
• Technical Training
• Business Decisions
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Housekeeping
• Electronic Components
• Mechanical Systems
• Electrical Systems
• Operational Performance Management
• Underground Mining
• Open Mindset
• Mining Engineering
• Equipment Inspection
• Electrical/Electronic Troubleshooting
• Electrical Diagrams

Job areas

• Trades
• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Energy
• Heavy Equipment Technician
• Electrician
• Building and Related Electricians
• Electricians

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