Heavy Duty Mechanic (Fly In - Fly Out)

Matrix Camps; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national camp services provider is seeking an experienced Heavy-Duty Mechanic to support maintenance and repair of equipment at a remote camp in Nunavut. The ideal candidate will possess Red Seal certification, have experience with CAT equipment, and be prepared for a fly-in fly-out schedule. Competitive wages and benefits including paid travel and health insurance are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Wages

Health & Dental Benefits

Paid flights, hotels, baggage and meal per diems

Matrix branded winter work gear provided

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years mining equipment care and maintenance experience.
• Experience working in a remote camp setting.
• Proficient in CAT ET and SIS Systems.

Responsibilities

• Complete preventive maintenance schedules for equipment.
• Repair and maintain heavy equipment.
• Conduct test drives and verify vehicle performance.
• Oversee cleanliness and maintenance of shop equipment.
• Participate in daily tool box meetings.

Skills

CAT equipment experience

Attention to detail

Team oriented

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? 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 on-going maintenance and repair of our heavy equipment located at remote camp in Nunavut, in support of a 5-6 month Winter Ice Road project. 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 Maintenance Team, on a 3 week in, 3 week off rotation.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages & Paid travel days.
• Health & Dental Benefits.
• Fly in fly out 3 / 3 rotations.
• Paid flights, hotels, baggage and meal per diems.
• Onsite tools provided.
• Matrix branded winter work gear provided.