Mechanic

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions by utilizing service manuals, parts books, electrical, and hydraulic manuals.
• Performs preventative maintenance, general/major maintenance and repairs, diagnostics, inspection, disassembly/assembly according to requirements in shop work orders.
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturer specifications.
• Ability to operate various equipment including forklifts, aerial lifts, and service trucks.
• Familiar with underground mobile equipment braking regulations, testing and adjusting such components.
• Comply with all Redpath USA Corporation and Owners safety regulations and procedures.
• Ability to safely operate and move various mine equipment for servicing.
• Understand confined space, fall protection, equipment isolation, and basic welding standards and procedures.
• Order parts accurately and complete all necessary paperwork involved.
• Ensure planned maintenance is carried out per the maintenance schedule.
• Able to perform basic welding and cutting.
• Perform safe and timely emergency repairs to equipment.
• Ensure that all the spares and tools are available and serviceable.
• Responsible to keep work areas safe and free of hazards.
• Performs Field Level Risk Assessments.
• Must be able to follow proper procedures to ensure safety and to control equipment damage.
• Must be able to comprehend written and verbal instructions as required to perform his duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Comply with daily, weekly and monthly safety directives, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality with respect to Redpath and client information.
• Complies with and ensure compliance with Redpath’s Policies and Procedures as detailed in the appropriate manuals, handbooks, directives, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

Qualifications

• High School, GED, and/or higher education.
• Recognized trade certificate, in the maintenance or repair field preferred.
• Documented maintenance experience of 5 years.
• Concentration in heavy equipment maintenance of mining equipment, including, but not limited to, Haul Trucks, Dozers, Jumbo Drill, Hydraulic Shovels, Motor Graders, Front End Loaders, etc.
• Requires minimum 2 years experience in Underground mining.
• Full working knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Full working knowledge of braking systems, steering systems, suspension systems, payload systems, compressed air systems, engine tune-up requirements, electronic engine controls, drive trains and electric drive haul truck braking/dynamic systems.
• Must have a working knowledge of all tools and equipment necessary to work in the Maintenance Department.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations pertaining to equipment.
• High level of attention to detail, neatness and accuracy.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.