Underground Technical Specialist (Underground Field Technician)

Join Our Growing Underground Division: Underground Technical Specialist

SMS Equipment is excited to continue its growth with the launch of our new Underground Division! We are currently seeking an Underground Technical Specialist (Underground Field Technician) to join our team in Val-d'Or, QC.

In this role, you'll use your technical expertise to support our Komatsu underground equipment, prioritize safety, customers' fleets and work hands-on with a variety of underground heavy equipment and attachments. Sound like the right challenge for you? Learn more below.

The shift rotation for this position is 7x7 or 14x14.

The hourly rate for this position is $59.84 plus applicable premiums.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Performing assemblies, preventative maintenance, repairs and complete overhauls on underground heavy equipment and attachments.
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized or other testing equipment and provide recommendations on the extent of repairs.
• Complete new equipment pre-delivery inspections, paperwork and options installations.
• Complete service reports, timecards, warranty claim documentation, procedure creation and maintenance as required.
• Define work scope to be completed and create a work schedule accordingly for yourself and/or other employees.

Work Environment:

• This position will be required to work in confining underground environments at customer sites.
• This position may work remotely in adverse conditions.
• Have a strong awareness and attitude towards workplace health and safety - including understanding and complying with all requirements.
• This position will require the ability to travel. This role may be required to travel within Quebec and other areas of SMS Equipment.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have completed their Heavy-Duty Mechanic Diploma or Red Seal Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (HDET) certification, with at least 10 years of experience in underground heavy equipment maintenance

• Experience in underground equipment repairs and overhauls
• Troubleshooting experience with electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to maintaining and promoting a safe work environment.
• Bilingual in both English and French (verbal and written) is an asset
• A minimum of 3 years of experience organizing and guiding a team is preferred.
• Modular Mine Worker Training (FMTM) - Modules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 is an asset
• Individual General Explosive Permit through QC government is an asset

This position is required to regularly work at our customers' locations. Below are the current requirements from our customers that all candidates need to be able to complete to gain access to their worksite:

• Pre-employment Medical Questionnaire
• Drug & Alcohol Check
• Employment Verification
• Drivers Abstract

At SMS Equipment, safety is one of our values and we care for each other, without exception. Our successful candidate is intrinsically motivated and committed to making safe choices, when completing all tasks.

Applications will be received until a successful candidate has been hired.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for interview will be contacted.

SMS Equipment offers rewarding careers in the heavy equipment industry across Canada. As the largest Komatsu dealer in North America, SMS Equipment gives you the opportunity to represent world-class quality in our product offerings and customer service. A few of the many benefits of working with SMS Equipment include: competitive wages and comprehensive group benefits plan