Drill & Shovel Mechanic - Mine Equipment Pro

SSR Mining Inc.; Nevada; On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SSR Mining Inc. is seeking a Drill and Shovel Mechanic to repair and maintain loading and drilling equipment on a rotating 5-4 schedule. You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose issues, and coordinate parts, with emphasis on safety and environmental stewardship.

The role requires strong problem-solving, teamwork, and the ability to operate in strenuous conditions both indoors and outdoors, day and night, across heavy-duty mining equipment brands.

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively in English using business language.
• Ability to work in a 24/7, physically demanding, outdoor/indoor environment.
• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills.
• Understanding of failure and wear analysis.
• Strong safety policy knowledge for mine equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on loading and drilling equipment per schedule.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions using manuals and schematics.
• Read and apply information from schematics and manuals.
• Coordinate repairs with maintenance supervisor.
• Order correct parts from warehouse or supplier.
• Improve maintenance strategy to maximize equipment availability.
• Keep work areas clean and safe; conduct risk assessments.
• Perform basic welding and fabrication tasks.
• Assess downtime severity and estimate repair times.
• Ensure compliance with contamination control policies.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Organization

Failure analysis

Safety compliance

Tools

Cummins engines

CAT engines

MTU/Detroit engines

Job description

SSR Mining Inc. is seeking a Drill and Shovel Mechanic to repair and maintain loading and drilling equipment on a rotating 5-4 schedule. You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose issues, and coordinate parts, with emphasis on safety and environmental stewardship.

The role requires strong problem-solving, teamwork, and the ability to operate in strenuous conditions both indoors and outdoors, day and night, across heavy-duty mining equipment brands.