Underground Heavy Duty Mechanic (Fly In - Fly Out)

Matrix Camps; Edmonton; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national logistics company is looking for experienced Underground Mechanics for remote work in Nunavut. The role involves equipment maintenance in a camp setting, requiring extensive experience with Sandvik and Maclean equipment. Competitive pay from $800 to $900 per day, with a fly-in/fly-out rotation model. Join a committed team focused on safety and service excellence.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Paid travel days

Onsite tools provided

Fly-in / Fly-out arrangements

Qualifications

• Experienced Journeyperson Underground Mechanic with a strong team orientation.
• 3-5 years of mining equipment maintenance experience.
• Familiar with both Sandvik and Maclean Bolters.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service client equipment at remote camps.
• Complete preventive maintenance schedules and repairs.
• Ensure all equipment meets corporate safety practices.

Skills

Underground equipment experience

Proficiency in Sandvik equipment

Proficiency in Maclean equipment

Heavy-Duty Mechanic Certification

Arctic experience

Education

Journeyperson-Certified Heavy-Duty Mechanic

Job description

MATRIX is a national company providing camps, logistics, and aviation management services to a diverse range of clients in the resource and service sectors, focusing on safety, transparency, and cost-effectiveness. MATRIX is a drug and alcohol-free company, with over 250 employees annually. We offer excellent career advancements for all skill sets. One of our goals is to hire locally whenever possible to support the communities near our operations.

The MATRIX team is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment. Our rigorous occupational health and safety program ensures our team members have the resources, equipment, and training to work safely at all our worksites. Your safety is our number one priority.

We are seeking Underground Mechanics for one of our project sites located in Nunavut.

Job Requirements :

MATRIX is looking for experienced Journeyperson Underground Mechanics who are team-oriented, adaptable, highly motivated, and detail-focused. You will play a key role at our remote camps by supporting the team and ensuring that all client equipment is properly maintained and serviced. This position reports to the Team Lead and/or Maintenance Supervisors. Underground equipment experience is required, with proficiency in Sandvik and Maclean equipment. This position will be working in a remote camp in Nunavut on a fly-in/fly-out basis, with a 14-day rotation.

Responsibilities :

1. Keep equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules, installing component and part upgrades, controlling corrosion, and completing winterization procedures.
2. Correct equipment deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, disassembling, assembling, and replacing major assemblies, components, parts, electrical systems, and performing adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
3. Familiar with Sandvik Scoops, Dumps, drills, and Underground crew trucks.
4. Familiar with Maclean Bolters and support equipment.
5. Verify vehicle performance by conducting test drives and adjusting controls and systems.
6. Oversee vehicle appearance by cleaning and washing.
7. Maintain vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
8. Keep shop equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
9. Willing to work in remote sites outside of a shop environment.
10. Arctic experience would be an asset.
11. Keep supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt.
12. Facilitate and/or participate in daily toolbox meetings.
13. Ensure work environment meets corporate safety practices.
14. Report unsafe conditions to immediate supervisor.

Preferred Licensing & Certifications :

• Journeyperson-Certified Heavy-Duty Mechanic / Interprovincial Red Seal Certification is required.
• A minimum of 3-5 years mining equipment care and maintenance experience.
• Previous experience working as an Underground Mechanic in a remote camp setting is required.
• Must be familiar with Volvo Diesel Engines.

What we offer :

• Competitive wages & paid travel days.
• Charter fly-in/fly-out 2/2 rotations out of Montreal.
• Paid travel, travel time, and per diem when going into camp.
• Onsite tools provided.

Benefits :

• Fly-in / Fly-out position.
• Commercial travel arrangements made and paid for by Matrix.
• 2-week on / 2-week off rotation.
• Paid travel days.
• Salary Range: $800 / day - $900 / day depending on skills, experience, and certifications.