Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic (Underground)

About the role

Sandvik Mining is looking for a Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic (Underground) in Newfoundland. The technician troubleshoots, repairs and maintains the mechanical and/or electrical aspects of surface mining equipment and components according to defined specifications, and also handles new equipment commissioning and training at customer sites. The schedule is listed as 14-14, subject to change.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect equipment for proper performance, identify faults and malfunctions, and adjust equipment.
• Repair or replace defective parts, components or systems according to the scope of work.
• Test repaired equipment to confirm proper operation.
• Commission new equipment.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Complete time records, technical reports, failure reports and parts lists.
• Stay current with industry, customers, product developments and technical best practices.
• Follow EHS: report unsafe practices and incidents, complete a risk assessment (Take 5) before each task, maintain tools and a tidy work area, attend EHS training and wear PPE.

Required profile

• Licensed Heavy Duty Mechanic; Red Seal certification is an asset.
• At least 3 years of related experience with mining equipment is an asset.
• Common Core training is an asset.
• Excellent reading of hydraulic and electrical schematics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel to local mine sites and across Canada as required.
• Willingness to work varied shifts and legal eligibility to work in Canada.

Required skills

• Diagnostics, troubleshooting and repair of electrical and mechanical issues on mining equipment.
• Reading hydraulic and electrical schematics.
• Computer literacy (MS Office).

What we offer

• Starting hourly rate of $45.00, subject to terms and conditions.
• Pension plan with matching, plus health, dental, life and disability benefits.
• Overtime paid at provincial standards, tool reimbursement, paid training and development.
• Company vehicle depending on assignment and a company cellphone.