Heavy Equipment Technician - Certified

CST Canada Coal Limited; Hamlet of Grande Cache; On-site; CAD 230,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation reimbursement

Medical benefits on start

8% RSP Match program

Tool allowance

Trades allowance

Living allowance

Job summary

CST Canada Coal Limited in Grande Cache, AB is seeking full-time, permanent Heavy Equipment Technicians to maintain and repair large open-pit mining equipment, including shovels, haul trucks, dozers, graders and loaders.

The role involves 12-hour day/night rotations, working on-site with no camp, and relocating to Grande Cache if needed. A Canadian interprovincial Red Seal or equivalent is preferred, with safety focus and teamwork emphasized.

Qualifications

• Must have Red Seal or provincial certificate for heavy-duty mechanic, or be eligible to challenge journeyman exam.
• Mining equipment maintenance experience is an asset.
• Experience on large open pit equipment preferred (P&H, Shovels, Haul Trucks, Dozers, Graders).

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and breakdown maintenance/repairs/installations to mobile and ancillary equipment in an open-pit mining facility.
• Troubleshoot mechanical/electrical problems and complete work within planned timeframes without compromising equipment.
• Enter maintenance and repair reports into the database with detailed notes for others.
• Keep work areas clean and free of safety hazards; participate in safety meetings and investigations.
• Operate on equipment including shovels, haul trucks, dozers, graders, loaders, and fuel trucks.

Skills

Safety attitude

Problem solving

Effective communication

Organize & multi-task

Prioritize deadlines

Education

Red Seal or Provincial Heavy-Duty Mechanic

Job description

Detailed Job Description

CST Coal located at Highway 40 North, Grande Cache, AB has a need for full time and permanent heavy equipment technicians.

Detailed Job Description

CST Coal located at Highway 40 North, Grande Cache, AB has a need for full time and permanent heavy equipment technicians.

Duties

• Perform planned and breakdown maintenance/repairs/installations to mobile and ancillary equipment in an open-pit mining facility.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical/electrical problems and conduct work within planned time frames without compromising the integrity of any equipment or facility.
• Enter reports on maintenance, repairs, and diagnoses into the maintenance database prior to the end of each shift, providing sufficient detail for others to understand the work that has been completed.
• Keep work areas clean and free of safety hazards on a continuous basis.
• Contribute to safety and productivity by constructively participating in safety meetings, and incident investigations
• Types of Equipment are, but not limited to Shovels (hydraulic/electric) Haul Trucks, Dozers, Graders, Loaders, Fuel Trucks

Education Requirements

• Has a Canadian interprovincial Red Seal Certificate of Qualification or a Provincial Certificate of Qualification as heavy-duty mechanic or be eligible to challenge the Canadian journeyman examination

Experience

• Previous mining experience an asset.
• Maintenance and repair experience on all or some of the following: P&H 2800, Hitachi EX3600 and EX5500 shovel, P&H 250 and P&H 320 overburden drills or related mining equipment will be required OR similar equipment. CST coal will decide what equipment is similar. The experience is on large open pit mining equipment.

Wages and Benefits

• 7 and 7, 12 hour day /night rotation.
• No camp available, you are required to hold residence, on some level, in the town of Grande Cache for the duration of your work rotation.
• $53.69 per hour
• $1.10 per hour night shift premium
• $600.00 per year for boot/clothing allowance. ($23.08 bi weekly taxable, benefit)
• $1,500.00 per year tool allowance ($57.69 bi-weekly, taxable benefit)
• $600.00 per month Trades Allowance ($300.00 bi weekly, taxable benefit)
• $500.00 per month Living Allowance ($250.00 bi weekly, taxable benefit)
• Medical benefits on the 1st of the month following your start date.
• 8% RSP Match program.
• Relocation reimbursement of $5000.00 payable once the employee maintains their own permanent residence in Grande Cache.
• The positions governed with a CBA signed with the United Mine Workers of America Local 2009.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Safety attitude and personal commitment to a zero incident workplace
• Sound problem solving and creative thinking skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to organize and multi-task in an environment with changing priorities with minimal warning.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects to ensure adherence to deadlines.

Physical Requirements

• handle loads over 20 kg. in weight
• maintain a license/certification and operate a vehicle requiring a Class 5 license.
• regularly engage in physical exertion, i.e., shovel, lift and/or carry heavy materials.
• concentrate for over 60 consecutive minutes.
• work in environmental extremes for over 60 consecutive minutes
• sit for over 60 consecutive minutes.
• listen to quiet sounds.