Customer-facing Field Service Technician is responsible for commissioning, troubleshooting, and lifecycle support of electro-mechanical and automated control systems within the mining, minerals processing, and bulk material handling industries. Provides technical support for both legacy and new installations across North America, leading on-site commissioning, system integration, and post-installation service while ensuring high system reliability and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as the primary Field Service technical authority for customers in mining and mineral processing operations, delivering commissioning, troubleshooting, and post-installation engineering support
Commission automated electro-mechanical and control systems for new and modified mining equipment in a timely, professional, and safety-compliant manner
Lead the execution, and documentation of Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) in collaboration with Project Managers and customer engineering teams
Monitor the performance of the material handling system.
Provide advanced on-site and remote support via phone, email, and secure remote access tools
Diagnose, analyze, and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, and control system issues in heavy industrial environments
Interpret and apply mechanical systems schematics, wiring diagrams, circuit diagrams, and control documentation to support accurate system installation and fault resolution
Support PLC communications, industrial networks, and control system integration during commissioning and troubleshooting activities
Act as the technical interface between customers, Project Management, Engineering, Controls, and multinational support teams
Coordinate spare parts identification, engineering selection, ordering, and logistics to support maintenance and repair activities
Utilize service management systems (e.g., ServiceNow or equivalent) to document, track, and resolve service and commissioning cases
Support warranty claims by providing engineering analysis, failure documentation, and corrective action recommendations
Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and develop corrective and preventive actions in collaboration with engineering and product teams
Plan and coordinate on-site service visits, preventive maintenance, emergency response, and system upgrades
Provide technical guidance and escalation support to hotline engineers and field technicians during troubleshooting, change orders, and system modifications
Communicate commissioning and service activities through daily, weekly, and project-based engineering reports
Build and maintain strong professional relationships with customers, project stakeholders, and multinational engineering teams
Contribute to the development of service strategies, engineering standards, training materials, and technical documentation specific to mining and minerals applications
Identify and support after-sales opportunities including system upgrades, modernization projects, and change orders.
Edmonton, AB, Canada On-site Full-time