Mechanic Apprentice

If you thrive on success and teamwork in a team culture, Agnico Eagle offers career opportunities on a global scale. We provide rewarding and challenging work that will help you grow your skills and your career. Agnico Eagle is committed to creating meaningful opportunities for our employees and we encourage everyone who works for us to contribute to their full potential. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We provide a safe work environment and seek to ensure all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, free from harassment, discrimination, bullying and retaliation. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Disability-related accommodations during the application and selection process are available upon request. Interested? We hope you are.

Location : Macassa Mine, Kirkland Lake, ON

This role is not a Camp Based opportunity.

WHAT DO YOU VALUE IN A CAREER?

At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equity, family and responsibility. Why? Because they express who we are and they have helped us succeed in business for over 60 years.

WHAT DOES AGNICO EAGLE VALUE?

We value you – your unique set of skills and experience. We value your willingness to build those skills and make a meaningful contribution to our company. And, we value your commitment to treat every person on our team with respect, helping us to operate safely, protect the environment and make a positive contribution to our local communities.

MACASSA MINE

Agnico Eagle Mines' Macassa Mine is situated on the traditional homelands of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation, Beaverhouse First Nation, and Matachewan First Nation. In honoring our relationships with and commitments to our Partner Nations, Agnico Eagle prioritizes the hiring of Members from these Nations. To support this commitment, members from these Nations seeking employment opportunities at the Macassa Mine are encouraged to self-identify during the job application process. This ensures that we can consider your application appropriately in line with our dedication to supporting our Partner Nations.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Based at the Macassa Mine Site, we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanic Apprentice to join our Mine Maintenance team.

The Macassa Mine is a high-grade gold producer, with grade improving at depth, and a key valuation driver for Agnico Eagle. Located in the Town of Kirkland Lake, Ontario, the Macassa Mine remains one of the highest gold grade mines in the world. Macassa commenced operations in 2002, and with the discovery of the South Mine Complex has been able to increase its level of production significantly over the past five years. The mine is located in an area with well-developed infrastructure, including a provincial highway, a railway system and a private airport. High-grade ore is processed at the Macassa Mill, which currently has available capacity and is located in close proximity to the mine.

The Mechanic Apprentice is an integral member supporting the safe and continuous Mining operation of the site. Working in a supportive team environment and with a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), you have responsibility to ensure all information recorded is as accurate as possible.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Your responsibilities will include :

• Interpret technical manuals, work orders, and write service reports.
• Keep equipment cleaned, lubricated and maintained.
• Perform preventative and service maintenance on trucks.
• Monitor the safety and efficiency of equipment.
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions.
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components or systems.
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and ensure that the work done meets manufacturers’ specifications and legislated requirements.
• Perform physically demanding duties such as heavy lifting, working in cramped or awkward positions, climbing on/off units, getting in/out of units, working long hours if required – to meet operational deadlines.
• Maintain a customer focused approach.
• Appreciation of Utilisation of Availability (U of A) with Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) being key.
• Apply 5 S principles - Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain.
• All other duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Our ideal candidate has :

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.
• Registration of target apprenticeship and valid blue book.
• Able to set priorities and work with at times limited supervision.
• The ability to think logically and keep up with changes in technology.
• Experience reading & understanding hydraulic and electrical schematics.
• Technical strength coupled with good people skills, and good planning.
• Basic computer skills, written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in CMMS.
• Experience working on Mining equipment an asset.
• Teamwork and self-starting work ethic.
• Foundational understanding in Preventive and predictive maintenance systems.
• RPS / RCM maintenance troubleshooting techniques.
• Leadership of a multi-disciplined work group during operating and turnaround situations would be considered an asset.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Together, we are building a world-class gold mine and our success is determined by the hard work and dedication of our team. All of our team members are rewarded with a competitive benefits package and on-the-job perks, including :

• Group benefits package
• Training and learning opportunities

Should you be the successful candidate for this role, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources Department to schedule an interview.

Together, we are Going for Gold in everything that we do and our success is determined by the hard work and dedication of our team.