AddressSalary Range: $56/hr + daily overtime
About the Client and Role
We are on the hunt for an experienced Heavy Duty Mechanic to support the Maintenance Department at a state of the art Mine Facility located in Baffin Island. We need someone experienced working with off-road CAT equipment. Cold Climate/Rotation experience preferred. This is a fly-in, fly-out facility, with a 3 week on, 3 week off rotation, and will require day and night shifts. Vaccination against COVID-19 required at this site.. If interested, please apply directly. We are looking for candidates who are not currently working.
We are looking for those individuals with a strong work ethic and a good employment track-record. This role provides technical support and coaching to assist the department and the company to strive to achieve their goals of "ZERO HARM".
Key responsibilities for this role will include:
- Troubleshoot and repair of heavy duty and medium duty mining equipment such as dozers, loaders, excavators, graders, forklifts, skid steers, telehandlers, etc., by CAT, Sandvik, Tamrock and many others.
- The disassembly/overhaul of engines or engine components, transmissions, drive systems components and other assemblies
- The diagnosis of equipment problems; identifying and replacing worn or broken parts as required, and making all necessary adjustments and alignments
- Preventative maintenance
- Keeping the shop clean
- Other duties as required
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
- A valid Heavy Equipment Technician Licence with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in repair and service of heavy equipment both in the shop and in the field
- Proven track record in safe work practices and quality workmanship
- Ability to work alone and unsupervised in remote areas
- Focused, energetic and organized with superior attention to detail and a sense of urgency
- Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
- Motivated and hard working with a professional attitude
- Ability to understand and execute verbal and written instructions and to interpret technical manuals and specifications
- Language: speak, read and write English (knowledge of Inuktitut would be an asset)
- Previous experience working in harsh Arctic temperatures an asset
- Previous mining experience is an asset
Contact Details
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