Lead Hand Heavy Duty Mechanic

You are an experienced Heavy Duty Mechanic with strong leadership skills and extensive experience maintaining large mobile equipment in an open-pit mining environment. You lead by example, prioritise safe and reliable equipment performance and are comfortable coordinating maintenance activities across a large team.
ECM, a Newfoundland-based company, is seeking a Nightshift Lead Hand Heavy Duty Mechanic to join our team on an exciting hard-rock open-pit mining project near St. Lawrence, Newfoundland and Labrador.
This is a long-term, stable career opportunity offering competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth.
Essential Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate nightshift maintenance activities for heavy mobile mining equipment
Provide day-to-day direction and technical support to Heavy Duty Mechanics and maintenance personnel
Coordinate maintenance priorities to support equipment availability and mine production requirements
Oversee planned and unplanned repairs, troubleshooting and preventative maintenance activities
Support the diagnosis and repair of mechanical issues on large mining equipment
Coordinate work performed by internal maintenance personnel and subcontractors
Monitor work progress and ensure maintenance activities are completed safely and efficiently
Ensure crews follow established maintenance procedures and site safety requirements
Communicate equipment status, outstanding repairs and maintenance priorities during shift handovers
Promote safe work practices and maintain a high standard of housekeeping within maintenance areas
Qualifications
Journeyperson Heavy Duty Equipment Technician/Mechanic certification
Minimum 5 years of mining / industrial experience preferred
Strong hands-on experience maintaining large mobile mining equipment
Experience working with Caterpillar (CAT) and Komatsu equipment
Previous lead hand, supervisory or maintenance leadership experience
Strong mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
Proven ability to coordinate maintenance priorities in a production-focused environment
Strong safety leadership and commitment to safe work practices
Comfortable overseeing internal maintenance crews and subcontractors
Valid driver's licence and acceptable driver's abstract
Available to work a permanent nightshift rotation
Successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing
Work Conditions
14 days on / 14 days off rotation
Permanent nightshift
Overtime and shift premiums in accordance with the Collective Agreement
Comprehensive NGWA benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage
NGWA retirement savings plan
Outdoor and shop-based work around large mobile mining equipment
Additional InformationEast Coast Mining Ltd. (ECM) is part of the long-term plan to revitalize mining activities in St. Lawrence, Newfoundland.ECM specialize in Drilling, Blasting, Loading, Hauling and Equipment Maintenance. Be part of the team that will mine high-quality fluorspar to produce fluorspar concentrate for export to domestic and international markets.
Employment EquityWe believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.
Our team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences. Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process.
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