Sandvik Mining is seeking a
Field Service Automation Technician
Location BHP Jansen Project | Western Canada (Saskatchewan)
Schedule: 14‑
days-on / 14‑
days-off (subject to change)
About Sandvik Mechanical Cutting
The Mechanical Cutting division at Sandvik Mining specializes in advanced underground mining technology, delivering high-performance cutting systems for production and roadway development. This includes a range of equipment such as continuous miners, bolter miners, borer miners, and related cutting systems designed to enhance productivity, safety, and reliability. With expertise in precision engineering and long-term collaboration with key mining partners, Mechanical Cutting plays a key role in driving operational efficiency on major projects such as the BHP Jansen Potash Project.
About the BHP Jansen Project
The BHP Jansen Project is a world-class underground potash mine east of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. This major development will produce millions of tonnes of potash annually, supplying a significant portion of the global market while using modern, sustainable mining technologies. Joining this project means contributing to a high-profile, long-term operation with excellent career development opportunities.
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Why this role is unique
This position offers the chance to work on the high-profile Jansen project with modern equipment, strong safety standards, and a collaborative team environment.
Selected candidates may also have the exceptional opportunity for hands-on training at Sandvik’s factory in Austria, gaining international experience. This training typically involves a stay of approximately 3 months.
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
Paid Travel Time
Company vehicle provided
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
Flexible 14‑days-on / 14‑days-off schedule to support a balanced work-life rhythm (subject to change)
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 –…
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