Underground Heavy Duty Mechanic (Fly In - Fly Out)

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

Job summary

A leading services provider is looking for Underground Mechanics for their projects in Nunavut. This position offers competitive wages of $800-$900 per day, along with paid travel and a fly-in/fly-out schedule from Montreal. Candidates must be Journeyperson-Certified Heavy-Duty Mechanics with 3-5 years of mining equipment maintenance experience. Willingness to work in remote locations is required.

Benefits

Paid travel and travel time

Onsite tools provided

2 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in mining equipment care and maintenance.
• Experience working as an Underground Mechanic in a remote camp setting.
• Familiarity with Sandvik Scoops, Dumps, and Maclean Bolters.

Responsibilities

• Complete preventive maintenance and repairs on underground equipment.
• Conduct test drives and adjust vehicle systems.
• Maintain shop equipment and inventory supplies.

Skills

Heavy-Duty Mechanic

Underground Mechanic experience

Knowledge of Volvo Diesel Engines

Preventive maintenance

Ability to work in remote locations

Education

Journeyperson-Certified Heavy-Duty Mechanic

Interprovincial Red Seal Certification

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 skillsets. One of our goals is to hire local whenever possible to support the local communities near where we operate.

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.

Responsibilities

• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures.
• Corrects equipment deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, disassembling, assembling, and replacing major assemblies, components, parts, electrical, adjusting and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
• Familiar with Sandvik Scoops, Dumps, drills. As well as Underground crew trucks.
• Familiar with Maclean Bolters and support equipment.
• Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
• Oversee vehicle appearance by cleaning and washing.
• Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Willing to work in remote sites outside of a shop.
• Arctic experience would be an asset.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Facilitate and or participate in daily tool box meetings.
• Ensure work environment meets corporate safety practices.
• Report unsafe conditions to immediate supervisor.

Preferred Licensing & Certifications

• Journeyperson-Certified Heavy-Duty Mechanic / Interprovincial Red Seal Certification is required.
• A minimum 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.