Are you an Electrician with Journeyperson certification who enjoys solving puzzles, tracing problems, and creating solutions? Are you eager to work for a company who is known for its culture, employee satisfaction and growth opportunities? If this sounds like you then SMS Equipment may have just the position, you have been looking for! SMS equipment is looking for knowledgeable Journeyperson Electrician to join our highly skilled team at our Elkford, BC branch.

Reporting to the Department Supervisor, this position will provide electrical support and expertise to some of the largest mobile mining equipment in the world. You will employ logic and deductive reasoning in diagnosing and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting both customers and other trades people in the resolution, component repair/rebuild, haul truck/shovel repair, and equipment assembly/repair issues in the effective troubleshooting of equipment.
• Installation of new parts and equipment in accordance with generally accepted industry standards, as well as site specific best practices.
• Performing component failure analysis to improve the operation of installed parts and equipment

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will be a Electrician, Journeyperson and a minimum of three (3) years of industry related experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. Other requirements include:

• Proven ability to adhere to and maintain workplace health and safety initiatives
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and OEM drawings and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layouts
• Requires a thorough knowledge of maintenance and repair of Komatsu AC Electric Drive Trucks and other Mining equipment
• Highly motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• At SMS Equipment, safety is our number one priority. Our successful candidate is intrinsically motivated and committed to making safe choices, when completing all tasks.

Applications will be accepted until November 7, 2022

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, comprehensive group benefits plan, and RRSP matching.