Heavy Duty Mechanic

West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd; Red Lake; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fly In/Fly Out

Travel allowance and accommodations

100% employer paid extended health and

RRSP matching

Annual operation bonus

Job summary

West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. in Ontario, Canada, is seeking a Heavy-Duty Mechanic to maintain diesel/gasoline powered mining equipment at the Red Lake Madsen Mine.

You will work on a 14-on/14-off rotation, day and night shifts, performing preventative maintenance, repairs, and component replacement, with safety as priority. Valid driver’s license and Red Seal certification required.

Qualifications

• Heavy-D Duty Mechanic trades certification (Red Seal) required.
• Extensive experience with maintenance/repair of mining equipment.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety guidelines on site.
• Perform preventative maintenance and on-the-job repairs to minimize downtime.
• Inspect, diagnose, and replace major components on gasoline-powered mining equipment.
• Update safety and production work orders and reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy-Duty Mechanic

Red Seal

Mining equipment

Team player

Valid driver’s license

Job description

West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. (TSXV: WRLG; OTCQB: WRLGF) is a publicly traded mineral exploration company focused on discovering new gold mines in the Red Lake Gold District of Northwest Ontario, Canada. Be a part of the initial team to grow and operate a regionally significant new underground mine development that is rapidly becoming the future of the iconic Red Lake gold mining district in Ontario, Canada.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the successful candidate will work in a local job on a 14-on / 14-off rotation, alternating between day and night shifts, and maintain production capacity of diesel/gasoline powered heavy equipment machinery with regular Preventative maintenance, and provide overall production target support for the Red Lake Madsen Mine team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow safe working practices and site safety guidelines


• Maintain heavy equipment with regular preventative maintenance and on the job repair to minimize downtime


• Utilize training and developed skills to clean, lubricate adjust, inspect, repair, diagnose, and replace major components, along with air, hydraulic, water, fuel, brake, and low voltage electrical systems on all gasoline powered mining and support equipment


• Update safety and production work orders and reports


• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Experience:

• Heavy-Duty Mechanic Trade Certification (Red Seal) or related field


• Extensive experience with the maintenance and repair of heavy-duty mining equipment, including hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.


• Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team


• Excellent proven team player approach to work


• Valid driver’s license

Benefits:

• Annual operation bonus program


• Fly In/Fly Out, Travel allowance, and accommodations provided


• 100% employer paid extended health and dental program


• RRSP matching program

***Must be willing to produce a criminal background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol test***

Red Lake Madsen Mine is an equal opportunity employer who appreciates all those interested in working on this exciting project.