Mine Maintenance Mechanic

About the Role

Reporting to the rotating shift Supervisor, the heavy duty mechanic typically works a rotating 5/4 days/nights schedule. The mechanic repairs and maintains all hauling and support equipment through planned maintenance scheduling; monitors equipment; communicates equipment needs and issues; partners with operations departments and mobile planning to provide both tactical and strategic support for the needs of the mine to operate in an effective, efficient and safe manner.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example in all of Marigold's safety processes, ensuring safe practices are utilized while performing work
• Utilize computer technology and a work order system to troubleshoot and repair heavy equipment, including preventative maintenance and component replacement
• Implement continuous improvement of maintenance strategy that fully utilizes available workforce to achieve maximum equipment availability
• Interpret information from schematics, maintenance and parts manuals
• Perform work area housekeeping duties
• Determine if work areas are safe and free of hazards; perform Field Level Risk Assessments
• Determine severity of equipment down times and estimate time to make repairs
• Order correct parts for procurement from the warehouse or supplier
• Ensure compliance with company contamination control policies
• Commit to environmental stewardship including immediately reporting and mitigating spills and other environmental impacts
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English using all standard forms of business communication
• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills
• Clear understanding and willingness to observe and practice company SOPs and policies
• Strong understanding of safety policies and procedures relating to mine equipment and maintenance practices (i.e. guarding, blocking, lock out tag out)
• Knowledge and skills to operate and understand diagnostic equipment including computerized instrumentation
• Consistent attendance
• Valid Driver License

Skills & Experience

• Own and maintain required personal tools as per the technician's level of expertise
• Strong experience in heavy equipment - hydraulic and electrical systems preferred
• Understanding of failure and wear analysis