Heavy Duty Mechanic - Field - Mt Milligan Mine

finning; Fort St. James; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote mine premium

Night shift premium

Travel allowance

Pension / retirement plan

Medical and dental benefits

Employee share purchase

Job summary

Finning Canada is hiring Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanics (Red Seal) for Mt. Milligan Mine on a 14x14 rotation. You will troubleshoot and repair CAT equipment, with access to CAT SIS/ET and comprehensive training.

The role offers strong stability, union coverage, and a path for career growth in a leading mining service. Compensation includes base wage 55.28–61.42 CAD/hr plus regional wage allowance, remote mine premium, night shift premium, and overtime at double time, along with travel

Qualifications

• Interprovincial Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic (HET) Certification
• Valid driver's license with a clean 5-year abstract
• 10+ years off-road mechanical experience recommended
• Safety conscious team player with strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Previous repair experience on Caterpillar mining equipment is an asset

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair Caterpillar equipment
• Field diagnosis and running repairs in an active mine environment
• Utilize Caterpillar SIS and ET daily
• Complete service reports, warranty, crossover notes and maintain clear customer communication
• Interact with customers, sales support, and the Finning team
• Work with the Service Supervisor and Leadhand on various tasks as required

Skills

Red Seal endorsement

Valid driver’s license

Safety conscious

Strong communication

Tools

Caterpillar SIS

Caterpillar ET

Job description

Company:

Finning Canada

Number of Openings:

2

Worker Type:

Permanent

Position Overview:

Finning is growing - and so are the opportunities!

We are hiring Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanics (Red Seal) to join our team at Mt. Milligan Mine on a 14 x 14 Continuous Shift rotation. This role offers an opportunity to work on ultra-class Caterpillar mining equipment for the biggest players in the industry.

If you are a customer focused Heavy Duty Mechanic (with Red Seal endorsement); looking for stability and career growth

• Wage: $55.28 - $61.42 (base rate + regional wage allowance)
• $2.55 Remote Mine Premium
• $3.25 Night Shift Premium
• Double Time OT
• Shift: 14 x 14 - 15 additional scheduled weeks off a year!
• Travel & Accommodation Support: Up to $1,000 travel allowance per rotation
• Paid Time Off in Year 1
• Employer paid pension
• Employee Share Purchase
• 100% Employer paid medical and dental benefits
• CAT certified training: Additional certifications and skill development paid for by Finning

Job Description:

• Troubleshoot and repair Caterpillar equipment
• Field diagnosis and running repairs of CAT Equipment in an active mine environment
• Utilize Caterpillar SIS and ET daily
• Complete technical documentation (service reports, warranty, crossover notes) and maintaining clear customer communication
• Interact with customers, sales support, and the rest of the Finning team
• Work with the Service Supervisor and Leadhand on various tasks as required

Qualifications:

• Interprovincial Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic/(HET) Certification
• Valid driver's license with a successful recent drivers abstract (5 Yr)
• 10+ Years Off Road Mechanical Experience Recommended
• Safety conscious team player with excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with a high attention to detail
• Previous repair experience on the Caterpillar mining and general line product lines would be considered an asset

Important Detail:

• This position is located out of our Mt Milligan mine site on a 14x14 continuous shift rotation
• A condition of employment includes the ability to obtain Customer Site Access (includes Drug & Alcohol testing, criminal background check and Fitness assessment) and the ability to wear a respirator
• Any future shift changes that may occur will be made in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Collective Agreement
• Candidate selection will be in compliance with the terms of the current collective agreement
• Union Membership: You are required to become a member of the Union associated with this position. This will be effective immediately and will result in union dues being deducted from your pay. The terms and conditions of your employment will be governed by the collective agreement.

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.