Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic

Position Summary

This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and overhauling mining equipment in the shop and field.

Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct inspections on mining equipment and report any deficiencies.
- Identify worn and damaged parts, repairing, adjusting, or replacing as needed.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs.
- Repair equipment in accordance with diagrams and manufacturers specifications.
- Test repaired equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
- Perform preventative maintenance and operational performance checks on equipment.
- Collect data on machine operations and suggest actions to reduce machine downtime.
- Maintain records of repairs and preventative maintenance activities.
- Operate support equipment as required.
- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
- Red Seal Journeyperson Heavy Duty Equipment Technician certification.
- Valid Class 5 drivers license.
- Previous experience in a mining environment is an asset.
- Must be able to work 12-hour shifts, rotating days and nights.

This position currently follows a 28-day shift rotation working day and night shifts from 7:00 to 7:00.  The shift rotation is: 3 days, 2 off, 2 nights, 3 off, 2 days, 2 off, 3 nights, 2 off, 2 days, 3 off, 2 nights, 2 off.

The Estevan Mine is located approximately 12 km from the city of Estevan and 16 km from the town of Bienfait.  The successful candidate will be responsible for his/her own accommodations and transportation.