Underground Mechanical Technician

Copper Quail; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Copper Quail in Canada is seeking experienced Underground Mechanical Technicians to support underground mining operations across various sites. You will maintain and repair underground equipment and systems to ensure reliability, safety, and minimum production downtime.

The role requires a High School Diploma and a Mechanical Engineering Technician Diploma or equivalent, plus a minimum of 3 years' experience maintaining mobile and fixed plant equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining mobile and fixed underground plant equipment.
• Mining industry experience is required.
• Strong mechanical and hydraulic troubleshooting skills.
• Practical electrical fault-finding exposure.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair fixed and mobile underground equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Support the reliability of underground plant and equipment.
• Complete maintenance reports, service documentation and parts usage records.
• Monitor critical spares and maintenance requirements.
• Coordinate repairs with relevant operational teams.
• Ensure technical and safety standards are maintained.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and maintenance practices.
• Assist with training and technical support where required.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hydraulic troubleshooting

Electrical fault finding

Independent work

Planning & organisation

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Mechanical Engineering Technician Diploma

Job description

Greater Sudbury (New Sudbury), Canada

Copper Quail’s objective is to become a trusted partner within our clients’ organizations in Africa, understanding not only the people at their heart, but also their culture and ethos. We are Recruitment Advisors, specializing in Executive Search, Contingency Recruitment, Headhunting, Outsourced Labour and training. Using our significant market knowledge across, experience and judgement to help our clients employ the best qualified individuals for each position in Africa.

We’re known for our successful track record, responsiveness and discretion. We have a high performance culture and employ only experienced recruiters. These knowledgeable professionals provide a high level of service, deliver effective solutions and foster successful relationships through regular conversations with clients and candidates.

Job Description

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for experienced Underground Mechanical Technicians to support underground mining operations across various sites in Canada.

The role will focus on maintaining and supporting underground equipment and systems, ensuring equipment reliability, safe operation and minimum production downtime.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and repair fixed and mobile underground equipment.

Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.

Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance.

Support the reliability of underground plant and equipment.

Complete maintenance reports, service documentation and parts usage records.

Monitor critical spares and maintenance requirements.

Coordinate repairs and technical requirements with relevant operational teams.

Ensure technical and safety standards are maintained.

Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and maintenance practices.

Assist with training and technical support where required.

High School Diploma.

Mechanical Engineering Technician Diploma or relevant technical qualification.

Minimum 3 years' experience maintaining mobile and fixed plant equipment .

Previous mining industry experience is required.

Strong mechanical and hydraulic troubleshooting experience.

Practical electrical fault-finding exposure.

Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Good planning and organisational skills.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work across various operational sites.

Previous underground mining experience and exposure to specialised mining support equipment will be highly advantageous.

This is a strong opportunity for a technically capable maintenance professional looking to build a long-term career within the Canadian mining sector.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.