Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician

Careermine; Greenstone; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenstone Gold Mines LP seeks a Heavy Equipment Technician to join the Mine Maintenance team in Geraldton, Ontario. You will diagnose, repair and overhaul heavy mining equipment, adhering to safety rules and company policies. The role reports to the Mine Maintenance Supervisor and includes on-site OEM training.

Required Red Seal Journeyperson certification and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Experience with Komatsu, CAT or Epiroc equipment is a plus.

Qualifications

• Red Seal Journeyperson certification is required.
• Experience repairing and maintaining heavy mining equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a challenging environment with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform assemblies, preventative maintenance, repairs and complete overhauls on heavy mining equipment according to schedule.
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using testing equipment to determine repair scope.
• Make repair recommendations and suggest improvements.
• Mentor apprentices and support training initiatives.
• Interpret work orders and manuals; two weeks OEM onsite training provided.
• Complete job reports and paperwork.

Skills

Equipment repair

Troubleshooting

Mentor apprentices

Communication

Tools

Komatsu equipment

CAT equipment

Epiroc equipment

Job description

The Greenstone Mine commenced production in May 2024 and will be one of Canada's largest open-pit gold mines, with annual production expected to average nearly 400,000 ounces of gold per year for an initial 14-year mine life with additional potential from a large underground deposit. Greenstone Gold Mines LP is owned by Equinox Gold Corp, a Vancouver-based mining company with seven other operating mines in the United States, Mexico and Brazil.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician to join our team. Reporting to the Mine Maintenance Supervisor, the Heavy Equipment Technician is responsible for providing repairs, overhauls and new builds to mining related equipment. This position will employ reasoning in diagnosing and troubleshooting functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing assemblies, preventative maintenance, repairs and complete overhauls on heavy mining equipment according to schedule.
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized or other testing equipment to determine the extent of repair required.
• Make recommendations regarding extent of repairs and suggest methods of improvement.
• Mentor apprentices.
• Interpret work order and technical manuals. Two weeks' OEM onsite training supplied.
• Complete job specific reports and paperwork.
• Have a strong awareness and attitude towards workplace health and safety and follow all rules and legislation.
• Keep a mine-owned service truck clean and equipped.

Job Conditions

• Experience with Komatsu, CAT, Epiroc equipment is an asset.
• Experience in repair and maintenance of heavy equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willing to adapt and work in an inclusive work environment.
• Willing to perform repetitive tasks.
• Comfortable working at heights.
• Motivated and able to work in a challenging environment with minimal supervision.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Remote location working environment.
• Mining company/mine site experience is an asset.
• This position is based in Geraldton, Ontario.

Certifications

• Red Seal Journeyperson certification.
• Valid driver's license.

Education

Greenstone Mine provides company transportation from multiple pick-up point locations.

Greenstone Gold Mines is committed to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

The salary range for this position is from to $129,026.00.