Heavy Equipment Mechanic

West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd.; Red Lake; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual operation bonus

Fly In/Fly Out (FIFO)

Travel allowance

Accommodations provided

RRSP matching program

Job summary

West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. in Ontario, Canada is hiring a Heavy‑Duty Mechanic to support the Red Lake Madsen Mine.

The role involves maintaining diesel/gasoline powered mining equipment, performing preventative maintenance, and supporting production targets on a 14‑on/14‑off schedule with day and night shifts. Applicants should hold a Red Seal and have extensive mining equipment maintenance experience, including hydraulic and electrical systems, with a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Heavy‑Duty Mechanic Trade Certification (Red Seal) or related field.
• Extensive experience with maintenance and repair of heavy‑duty mining equipment, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Proven teamwork skills and reliability.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Follow safe working practices and site safety guidelines.
• Maintain heavy equipment with regular preventative maintenance and on‑the‑job repairs to minimize downtime.
• Diagnose and repair major components, including air, hydraulic, water, fuel, brake and low voltage electrical systems.
• Update safety and production work orders and reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy-Duty Mechanic

Red Seal Certification

Maintenance experience

Team player

Driver's license

Education

Red Seal Certification

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.