Heavy Duty Mechanic (Fly In - Fly Out)

Matrix Camps and Logistics; Bathurst Inlet; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking an experienced Heavy-Duty Mechanic for remote work in Nunavut. The role involves maintaining and repairing heavy equipment with a focus on safety. Ideal candidates will have a Journeyman certification, CAT equipment experience, and a minimum of 3-5 years in mining. Competitive wages and a fly-in, fly-out rotation are offered.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Paid travel days

Paid flights, hotels, and meal per diems

Onsite tools provided

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years mining equipment care and maintenance experience.
• Experience working in remote camp setting.

Responsibilities

• Complete preventive maintenance schedules and install upgrades.
• Remove, repair, adjust, and replace major components.
• Conduct test drives and adjust vehicle controls.
• Maintain shop equipment and troubleshoot breakdowns.
• Ensure a safe work environment and report issues.

Skills

CAT equipment experience

Attention to detail

Team oriented

Arctic experience

Education

Journey-Certified Heavy-Duty Mechanic/Interprovincial Red Seal Certification

Job description

MATRIX is a national company providing camps, logistics and aviation management services to a diverse range of clients in the resource and service sectors, focusing on our people. Are you seeking an opportunity to work in a remote picturesque environment? This is not just an opportunity to utilize your expertise and experience but an opportunity to see the mountains? MATRIX is a drug and alcohol-free company; with over 250 employees annually, we offer excellent career advancements for all skillsets.

MATRIX is looking for an experienced Heavy-Duty Mechanic. Red Seal or Journeyman to support ongoing maintenance and repair of our heavy equipment located at remote camp in Nunavut. You are a team oriented, motivated person with attention to detail. CAT equipment experience required, proficient in CAT ET and SIS Systems.

This position will be a fly in fly out position, based on site with the project team.

Responsibilities

• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures.
• Corrects equipment deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, disassembling, assembling, and replacing major assemblies, components, parts, electrical, adjusting and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
• Familiar with Loaders, Dozers, Excavators, Graders, SnowCats, light and heavy duty trucks.
• Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
• Oversee vehicle appearance by cleaning and washing.
• Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Willing to work in remote sites outside of a shop.
• Arctic experience would be an asset.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Facilitate and or participate in daily tool box meetings.
• Ensure work environment meets corporate safety practices.
• Report unsafe conditions to immediate supervisor.

Preferred Licensing & Certifications

• Journey-Certified Heavy-Duty Mechanic/Interprovincial Red Seal Certification.
• A minimum 3-5 years mining equipment care and maintenance experience.
• Previous experience working in remote camp setting.

What we offer

• Competitive Wages & Paid travel days
• Fly in fly out 3/3 rotations (Various Canadian Remote FIFO Locations)
• Paid flights, hotels, baggage and meal per diems
• Onsite tools provided