Oil Burner Technician (Fly-In Fly-Out)

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodations provided

Meals on site

Charter flights to mine site

Job summary

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited is seeking a qualified Oil Burner Technician to operate and maintain oil-fired equipment up to 71 GPH at our Meliadine operation. The role requires an OBT1 or Red Seal, 2–5 years in a mechanical field, and experience with commercial/industrial HVAC systems.

On-site accommodations and meals are provided, with air travel supported as needed. Schedule is a 14-days-on, 14-days-off rotation.

Qualifications

• Experience with commercial/industrial HVAC systems is required.
• 2–5 years of experience in the mechanical field.
• Oil burner maintenance and operation knowledge is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain ventilation raises and related boiler/furnace systems.
• Log all work, burner operation, and system components.
• Test burners 3 times weekly and ensure readiness for use.
• Maintain boilers and furnaces on site; manage indirect heaters and permits.
• Track PMs and incidents; document work orders in JDEdwards.

Skills

HVAC systems experience

Mechanical field experience

Documentation and reporting

Education

OBT1 or Red Seal Oil Burner Technician

Tools

JDEdwards

Reliable Controls

Wonderware

Local HMI

Job description

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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. 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.

ABOUT OUR OPERATION

Canadian-based and led, Agnico Eagle is Canada's largest mining company and the second largest gold producer in the world. It produces precious metals from operations in Canada, Australia, Finland and Mexico and has a pipeline of high-quality exploration and development projects. Agnico Eagle is a partner of choice within the mining industry, recognized globally for its leading sustainability practices. Agnico Eagle was founded in 1957 and has consistently created value for its shareholders, declaring a cash dividend every year since 1983.

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YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:

• Responsible for the operation and maintenance for the ventilation raise(s) on site;
• Log all information on work performed, operation of burners and all other components of the system;
• Test run all burners at the ventilation raise at least 3 times a week, to ensure all systems are operational and ready for usage should the need require;
• Upkeep of all boilers on site along with varying furnaces;
• Responsible for the indirect heater permitting on site;
• Understand and follow the laws and regulations regarding the proper installation and upkeep of the heaters that are installed interior and exterior of buildings along with ensuring each heater is set with a fire extinguisher, containment, permit etc.. to stay in line with the building fire codes;
• Each summer, review the annual overhaul of all indirect heater units on site as a top priority so that the site and the team enter the winter season in a successful manner and are able to keep up with the demand;
• Track all PMs that are completed or not completed as well as why the PM could not be completed if that is the case;
• Daily monitoring of the incinerator, and to advise of any components that need to be addressed;
• Document all work conducted beyond the scheduled material by work order creation, parts ordering etc. in JDEdwards;
• Familiar with Reliable Controls, Wonderware and Local HMI and able to complete daily inspections on the systems;
• Provide easily explained notes to your cross shift as to what was or wasn’t done at the end of your rotation.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Qualified Oil Burner Technician with OBT1 or Red Seal ticket;

Maintenance and operation on oil-fired equipment up to 71 GPH;

• Experience with commercial/industrial HVAC systems;
• 2- 5 years of experience in the mechanical field;
• Mining experience is considered an asset.

Note that the official working language at Meliadine is English.

Your Work Schedule:

Schedule: 14 days of work, followed by 14 days for transportation and rest;

• Accommodations and meals are provided on site at no cost to the employee.
• Agnico Eagle provides charter flights to and from the mine site and will accommodate to cover other travelling expenses according to your location of residence in Canada.