Drilling Tools Technician

Sandvik Mining is looking for a

Drilling Tools Technician

Location: Val-d'Or

Hours: 5-2

At Sandvik, we offer you a world of opportunities. Our diverse activities and global network allow you to explore your potential and thrive. We recognize your performance and offer different ways to stimulate your growth towards exceptional achievements.

We currently have a position open for a Drilling Tools Technician. This role is responsible for supporting drilling tools contracts by providing advice on their proper use, as well as managing and distributing products. This role requires no prior experience and serves as a starting point for a exciting career in the mining industry.

• This entry-level position is ideal for a hands-on person who wants to launch their career in the mining industry. No prior experience in drilling tools is required: we offer comprehensive in-house training to help you develop the knowledge and skills needed for your success.

Are you customer service-oriented and ready to develop new skills to progress? Do you have little experience but want to start a career in the mining sector? We want to get to know you!

While you are looking for the best opportunity for you today, we are already thinking about your future tomorrow. So, take a step further and apply!

What you will do

• Manage the inventory of drilling tools and track all new equipment, scrap, and losses.
• Repair and maintain tools according to established specifications.
• Deliver drilling tools products to customers.
• Use the drilling tools management system to monitor and report on tool performance.
• Perform troubleshooting and provide technical recommendations and improvements to the supervisor as well as to Sandvik sales and service representatives.
• Report any situation that may indicate inappropriate use or selection of tools by operators.
• Accurately complete time sheets, technical reports, and failure reports.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with the drilling tools team as well as with internal and external customers to ensure smooth operations.
• Perform daily and weekly inventories.
• Perform any other relevant tasks assigned by the supervisor.
• Operate a telescoping dolly and a truck-mounted crane.
• 11.5-hour shift schedule, according to a rotation of 5 days of work followed by 4 days off, then 4 days of work followed by 5 days off.
• Willing to work overtime.

Health and Safety Environmental

• Respect safety policies as well as government, customer, or industry regulations or requirements.
• Identify and report any hazardous work practices, incidents, or near-misses. Perform risk assessments ('Take Five') before each task.
• Maintain manual tools and equipment to ensure safe use.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Participate in health, safety, and environmental training.
• Wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) for each task.

What you will bring

• High school diploma (DES).
• Knowledge or experience with industry equipment (mining or construction) is an asset.
• Experience with Sandvik products is an asset, but not required.
• Ability to work in a team in an integrated environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Flexible, self-motivated, and initiative-taking person.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability and willingness to work different shifts (if needed).
• In return for your passion and dynamism, we will offer you...
• The opportunity to have an impact on the performance of our divisions.
• The opportunity to be part of an ambitious team, in a leading company in the sector.
• The possibility to reach your full potential.
• A continuous training and development program.
• An excellent compensation and benefits package.
• Our culture

Our core values are the soul of our company. They guide our daily business actions and decisions. Our open-mindedness encourages the sharing of ideas and innovation work among our employees. We encourage diversity and inclusion, and encourage everyone to be authentic at work every day!

We are proud of our customer-focused, agile decision-making process. We empower our employees, offering a solid performance management system and career growth opportunities.

To learn more

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

How to apply

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply at www.sandvik.com/careers for the Drilling Tools Technician position, job number # R0095394. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from members of communities seeking equity, including women, racialized, Indigenous, and disabled persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities and expressions.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free experience for people with accessibility needs. Adaptations can be requested at any stage of the recruitment process. For more information, please contact the Human Resources Department at commonHR.canada@sandvik.com.