Heavy Duty Mechanic
Newmont Goldcorp Canada
Kitimat, BC-
Number of positions available : 1
- Salary To be discussed
- Published on December 18th, 2024
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Starting date : 1 position to fill as soon as possible
Description
Workplace Type: Onsite
About Newmont
At Newmont, we’re not just a world-leading gold and metals producer - we’re a team united by our commitment to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and responsible mining industry. Joining us means becoming part of a global, diverse workforce where everyone is valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow. Our people are the heart of our success, bringing exceptional skill, integrity, and dedication to everything we do as an organization and we’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.
About Brucejack
Our Brucejack Gold Mine, a high-grade underground mine in beautiful northern British Columbia, is located approximately 65 kilometres north of Stewart. Brucejack is a fly-in/fly-out operation with pick-up points across Western Canada, making it easy for people from different places to join us. We work closely with local First Nations communities including the Nisga’a, Tahltan, Gitanyow, and Gitxsan, to build respectful partnerships and celebrate our shared community.
As a member of the Brucejack family, we put your health, comfort, and safety first. You’ll stay in private rooms with individual washrooms, enjoy balanced meals prepared by our exceptional culinary team, and have access to a 24-hour snack and sandwich bar. We also have plenty of ways for you to relax and stay active, with a gym, fitness classes, a golf simulator, and seasonal activities like snowshoeing and hiking. For creative downtime, our music room is a fully equipped space where you can play or listen to music. Our Brucejack Recreation Committee, run by employees on a volunteer basis, organizes activities and events to make camp life fun and bring people together. The committee also plans holiday decorations, charity raffles, and outdoor events, helping create a warm and friendly community.
Our Brucejack operation is now recruiting for a Heavy Duty Mechanic with a competitive wage of $58.85 dependent on experience, skills, and competencies with consideration to internal equity.
In this role, you will ensure all mechanical mobile equipment related to the building, construction and site operation(s) are maintained in safe and working order while supporting all Health & Safety policies and regulations.
Perform the following duties with safety being the number one priority:
- Checking bulldozers, cranes, graders, other heavy construction, and mining equipment for proper performance and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions.
- Checking underground drills, scoops, haul trucks and various underground equipment for proper performance and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions.
- Diagnosing faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required.
- Adjusting equipment and repairing or replacing defective parts, components, or systems, using hand and power tools.
- Testing repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications.
- Cleaning, lubricating, and performing other routine maintenance work on equipment.
- Servicing attachments and working tools such as harvesting and tillage equipment, blades, ploughs, winches, and side booms.
- Performing equipment repairs underground. (respirator / fit testing required i.e., clean shaven.)
- Participating in any other site-specific training.
- Other duties and responsibilities to support the success of the Brucejack Gold Mine.
As the successful candidate, you will have an Inter-provincial Red Seal Trade qualification as a Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic (Technician) and a minimum of four (4) years of experience in the maintenance of diesel and gasoline mobile and stationary equipment, preferably in an industrial or heavy industry setting. Previous experience with maintenance of underground mobile equipment would be an asset.
You will also possess:
- A minimum of a valid Class 5 driver’s license or higher.
- Certification in workplace hazardous materials information system (WHMIS.)
- Certification in Transportation of dangerous goods (TDG.)
• Work at remote location (camp) on a 13 days on/13 days off/2 travel days schedule
• Able to pass a pre-employment medical screening
• Must be able to lift/move up to 50 lbs. throughout a work shift
• Be able maintain high levels of performance over 12-hour shifts
• Able to work in areas of extreme weather conditions
• Able to work in close quarters with the team
At Newmont, our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that everyone can work to their full potential, free from discrimination, while respecting the cultures, religions, and governance of the regions in which we operate. Guided by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility, and Inclusion we are dedicated to creating a culturally rich and supportive environment.
We believe in the strength of our people and the positive impact we can create together. Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible packaging options, and programs that recognize those who go above and beyond. If you share our values and feel you can make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply - we’d love to hear from you!
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