Base Rate: $62.50 per hour OT: $93.75 per hour Shift Premium: $Accommodations: Shared housing provided at no cost to the employee Flights Paid: Employer covers flights to remote job sites from major Canadian airports Truck and all necessary tools supplied by the company Travel Time: Paid up to 8 hours at $62.50 per hour on travel days Big Country Equipment is a BC-based heavy equipment repair and maintenance company that works with resource-based customers in the mining, construction, forestry, and oil and gas sectors across Canada. Founded in 2017, we have grown rapidly from a one-truck operation to a high-performing team of over 200 employees and a fleet of 55+ fully tooled service trucks. We are committed to supporting customers throughout Canada, providing 24/7 service, 365 days a year. We are hiring an experienced licensed Industrial Electrician to perform field service, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on heavy mining and construction equipment. Install, maintain, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical systems and components on electric mining equipment, including drills, shovels, haul trucks, and related equipment. Troubleshoot high-voltage cable systems, AC/DC drives, high-voltage systems, and related electrical components to identify root causes and safely return equipment to production. Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings. Perform inspections and preventive maintenance to minimize equipment downtime. Support mast exchanges, shutdowns, project work, and ongoing site coverage. Work closely with mechanics and other trades, and assist with mechanical repairs as needed. Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety standards, and company policies, and maintain accurate maintenance, repair, and inspection documentation.



Licensed electrician in the province in which the work is being performed. Red Seal certification is required. Strong field troubleshooting and industrial electrical experience with high-voltage cable systems, AC/DC drives, and high-voltage systems. 3-5 years of mining experience. Experience with CAT, Komatsu, Bucyrus, P&H;, electric surface drills, electric and hydraulic shovels, haul trucks, and other related mining equipment is preferred or considered an asset. Comfortable working through electrical systems to identify root causes and safely return electric mining equipment to production. Experience with electric drive haul trucks (Komatsu) is strongly preferred. Experience on Cat electric drive haul trucks is a strong asset. Willingness to assist with mechanical work and work closely with mechanics and other trades. Robust problem-solving skills and attention to detail when diagnosing and repairing electrical systems. Interest in a long-term opportunity supporting additional projects and ongoing site coverage. Be proficient in English, both verbal and written. Have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License. Pass a Criminal Record check. Pass an 8-panel drug test (including marijuana) and an alcohol breath test. Not seeking subcontractor roles (we are not offering subcontractor opportunities at this time). Big Country is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment based on race, religion, national origin, status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, or any other protected status under the law. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples and kindly request that individuals from Indigenous communities clearly identify their status during the application process. #

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