Maintenance Co-op Student (Draglines) (12 to 16-Month Term)

Westmoreland Mining LLC; Estevan; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Co-op Student for a 12 to 16-month term. This exciting opportunity involves administering maintenance routines, tracking performance indicators, and assisting with project planning. Ideal candidates will be enrolled in a Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil engineering program and possess strong mechanical or electrical aptitude. You'll gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment while developing essential skills in maintenance management and project coordination. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to operational excellence and make a significant impact on equipment reliability and performance.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil engineering program.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical aptitude required.

Responsibilities

• Administer maintenance routines and schedules.
• Assist with project planning and cost tracking.
• Track maintenance key performance indicators.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Electrical Aptitude

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management System

Microsoft Office

Job description

Maintenance Co-op Student (Draglines) (12 to 16-Month Term)

Term Start: September 2025

Duties and Responsibilities

• Administering maintenance routines and schedules
• Keeping maintenance records
• Tracking maintenance key performance indicators
• Assisting with project planning, estimating, scope definition and cost tracking
• Sourcing, ordering and expediting equipment parts
• Participating in planning and scheduling meetings
• Reviewing outstanding maintenance work orders
• Organizing and arranging contract services
• Tracking equipment usage
• Coordinating equipment downtime with production requirements
• Supporting condition monitoring program
• Entering data in Computerized Maintenance Management System
• Assuming other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Be currently enrolled in a Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil engineering program
• Have a strong mechanical and/or electrical aptitude
• Have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office software including Word and Excel
• Demonstrate ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads and sudden or frequent changes in priority
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal, communication and organizational skills