Apprentice Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

Discovery Silver Corp.; South Porcupine; On-site; CAD 126,221,222 - 148,800,086; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental plan

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability insurance

Wellness spending account

Virtual care

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Job summary

Discovery Silver Corp. is looking for an Apprentice Heavy Duty Equipment Technician to support underground mining equipment maintenance under supervision of Journeypersons.

The role emphasizes safety, hands-on learning of structural, mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems, and progression through the apprenticeship. The position operates on a 5x5x4 schedule with an hourly rate range from CAD 44.05 to CAD 51.93, inviting applicants at all levels of their apprenticeship, with mining

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, computer, and written skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn and develop technical competencies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in troubleshooting, disassembling, repairing, and performing predictive and preventive maintenance on underground mobile mining equipment.
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components, or systems using hand and power tools.
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and ensure all work meets manufacturer specifications.
• Clean, lubricate, and perform routine maintenance on equipment. Service attachments and working tools such as blades, ploughs, winches, and side booms.
• Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Corporate and Discovery Porcupine Environmental Regulations, and Safety and Sustainability Standards.
• Work collaboratively with others to achieve departmental and organizational goals.
• Demonstrate initiative, sound judgment, and strong organizational skills.
• Provide and maintain personal tools required for the position.
• Assist in other work areas as operationally required.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Computer skills

Written skills

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Education

Registered Apprentice Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

Apprentice levels encouraged

Mining experience asset

Job description

Title: Apprentice Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

ID: 573

Location:

Schedule: 5x5x4

Hourly Rate: $44.05 to $51.93

Purpose

The successful applicant will assist in the inspection, repair, and maintenance of underground mobile mining equipment. Working under the guidance of experienced Journeyperson Heavy Duty Equipment Technicians, apprentices will develop the skills and knowledge required to safely perform maintenance and repairs on structural, mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems while progressing through their apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Assist in troubleshooting, disassembling, repairing, and performing predictive and preventive maintenance on underground mobile mining equipment.
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components, or systems using hand and power tools.
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and ensure all work meets manufacturer specifications.
• Clean, lubricate, and perform routine maintenance on equipment. Service attachments and working tools such as blades, ploughs, winches, and side booms.
• Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Corporate and Discovery Porcupine Environmental Regulations, and Safety and Sustainability Standards.
• Work collaboratively with others to achieve departmental and organizational goals.
• Demonstrate initiative, sound judgment, and strong organizational skills.
• Provide and maintain personal tools required for the position.
• Assist in other work areas as operationally required.

Training and Education

• Registered Apprentice Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (or equivalent recognized trade).
• Applicants at all levels of their apprenticeship are encouraged to apply.
• Previous underground/surface mining experience is considered an asset.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, computer, and written skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn and develop technical competencies.

Compensation And Benefits

• Health, Dental, Life, AD&D, Disability, Healthcare and Wellness Spending Accounts, Virtual Care and Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Company contributions into a Defined Benefits Pension Plan.
• Discretionary Site Bonus Program.