Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician

MTW Employment Services; Greenstone; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Mining Services Company located in Ontario is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Technician. This role involves performing maintenance and repairs on heavy mining equipment, using diagnostic tools, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience in a mining environment, troubleshooting skills, and be comfortable working in a physically demanding role. The position is based in Geraldton, Ontario, and offers training on site.

Qualifications

• Experience in performing repairs and maintenance on heavy equipment is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary.
• Willingness to work in a challenging environment with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform overhauls and repairs on heavy mining equipment as per schedule.
• Diagnose faults using testing equipment to determine repair extent.
• Interpret technical manuals and complete job specific reports.

Skills

Troubleshooting and diagnostic skills

Experience with heavy mining equipment

Strong communication skills

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Tools

Komatsu equipment

CAT equipment

Epiroc equipment

Job description

Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician

Company Equinox Gold

Company Equinox Gold Location Geraldton, ON

Job Title: Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician

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.
• 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.
• Job tasks may be physically demanding, lifting to 50 lbs.
• Remote location working environment.
• Mining company/mine site experience is an asset.
• This position is based in Geraldton, Ontario.