Heavy Duty Technician

Baffinland; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Nunavut seeks qualified Heavy Duty Technicians for their Mobile Maintenance Team at the Mary River Mine site. Candidates will perform maintenance on heavy equipment, ensuring safety and compliance while working in remote Arctic conditions. This role requires strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently. Successful applicants will enjoy a unique work experience in one of the world's most captivating locations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of field maintenance experience on heavy equipment in open-pit mining.
• Proven safe work practices and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety interactions and complete field-level risk assessments.
• Conduct planned and unplanned maintenance tasks, document completion.
• Utilize SAP software effectively to document work and monitor equipment.

Skills

Welding

Troubleshooting

Diagnostics

Communication

Education

Heavy Equipment Technician Certificate

Tools

SAP

Atlas Copco drills

Cat equipment

Sandvik drills

Job description

About Us

At Baffinland, we work and live beyond the Arctic Circle, mining iron ore at our Mary River Property, located in the Qikiqtani Region of Nunavut on Baffin Island; one of the world’s most captivating and seldom seen destinations. We are a unique company with a strong management team that has amassed specialty experience on northern mining projects through all phases of Inuit consultation, permitting, construction, and operation. Our workforce combines modern safe, sustainable mining practices with the enduring value of traditional culture, which is rapidly advancing. The result is a work and community experience you won't find anywhere else. We are looking for people ready to share, build, and grow with our company.

We are seeking qualified Heavy Duty Technicians to join our Mobile Maintenance Team. Applicants should include a copy of their trade qualifications or certificates in their resume. These roles are based at our Mary River Mine site in Nunavut, on a 3-week in and out rotation.

Main Accountabilities:

1. Perform safety interactions and complete field-level risk assessments before task commencement. Participate in Job Hazard Analysis when required to ensure all risks are identified and controlled.
2. Attend and participate in daily safety toolbox talks, periodic safety meetings, routine and statutory safety inspections, and planned task observations as required.
3. Develop safe work procedures/instructions and promote safety, health, and environmental awareness and compliance at all times.
4. Follow all Baffinland and equipment manufacturer’s procedures/instructions/manuals diligently while performing tasks safely and responsibly.
5. Report hours worked and complete detailed service reports accurately and on time.
6. Utilize SAP software effectively to document work, order parts, check inventory, and monitor equipment history.
7. Monitor mobile maintenance equipment and infrastructure condition to ensure safe use. Recommend and act on areas needing improvement, repair, or correction, ensuring compliance with standards.
8. Perform planned and unplanned maintenance tasks, document completion, and provide handovers for incomplete tasks.
9. Conduct pre-maintenance inspections and prerelease inspections to ensure equipment safety and reliability, including safety and fire prevention systems.
10. Communicate with maintenance planners and supervisors regarding task progress, parts requirements, schedule, and equipment performance; report deviations or deficiencies.
11. Implement corrective measures to meet plan objectives in collaboration with supervisors.
12. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in maintenance processes and systems.
13. Maintain effective internal communication within the department and with other departments, sections, and contractors as needed.
14. This role involves shift work to support continuous operations, including days, afternoons, or nights shifts.

Main Qualifications:

• Heavy Equipment Technician Certificates of Qualification with 5+ years of field maintenance experience on heavy equipment in open-pit mining.
• Welding and fabrication experience focusing on equipment, structural, and ground engaging tools in shop and field settings.
• Extensive troubleshooting, repairs, component changes, and maintenance on specified equipment such as Atlas Copco drills, Cat equipment, Sandvik drills, and various other machinery listed.
• Proven safe work practices and quality workmanship.
• Motivated, hardworking, professional, and capable of working independently in remote Arctic environments.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to act with urgency when necessary.
• Excellent troubleshooting, diagnostics, failure analysis, and defect identification skills; NDT experience is a plus.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, interpret technical drawings, manuals, and specifications.
• Language proficiency in English; knowledge of Inuktitut is an asset.
• Certification to operate forklifts, skid steers, cranes, or boom trucks is highly regarded.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Experience mentoring apprentices.
• Physically fit to perform all job aspects.