Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic

ZipRecruiter; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the mining sector is seeking a Mechanic V to service and repair large mining equipment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in diagnosing and maintaining heavy equipment, along with leadership skills. This position requires a commitment to safety and the ability to work in various conditions. Join a dynamic team and contribute to operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years’ experience in diagnosis and maintenance of mobile construction and mining equipment.
• 1 to 2 years’ team leader experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance on all applicable equipment.
• Diagnose heavy equipment failures and issues.
• Maintain records of repairs and preventative maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Self-motivated

Job description

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Who We Are

Golden Queen Mining Co., LLC (the “Company”) operates a gold and silver, open pit, heap leach operation on its Soledad Mountain property, located just outside the town of Mojave in Kern County in southern California. The Project uses conventional open pit mining methods and the cyanide heap leach and Merrill-Crowe processes to recover gold and silver from crushed, agglomerated ore.

Who You Are

You are a heavy equipment mechanic with leadership experience. You are a dependable team member who can work independently and can assist the company in achieving goals. You are self-motivated, willing to take control of situations and give direction as needed. You are willing and able to work rotating shifts and have no issue with working in inclement weather. You have experience with and excel at diagnosing and maintenance of heavy construction and/or mining equipment. You excel at troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic, and engines, assessing failure analysis, and performing major component teardowns. Most importantly, you are a leader and go-getter who is eager to share your knowledge and grow with the company.

As the Mechanic V, you would service and repair large mining equipment on site and perform lead duties. You would report to the Mobile Maintenance Supervisor. This is a safety sensitive position.

What You Do

· The Mechanic Level 5 will be responsible for performing scheduled maintenance on all applicable equipment.

· Perform minor and major maintenance repairs to equipment as needed.

· Perform major component change outs and rebuilds.

· Welding and fabrication as needed.

· Perform preventative maintenance on heavy equipment.

· Diagnose heavy equipment failures and issues.

· Perform lead duties.

· Maintain records of repairs and preventative maintenance.

· Work with expeditors to ensure parts ordered accurately and timely.

· Maintain positive communication with maintenance and operations departments.

· Maintain a clean, orderly and safe work environment at all times.

• Adhere to all safety and standard operating procedures.

· Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

· Self-motivated, willing to take control of situations and give directions as needed.

· Commitment to working safely and promoting a safe work environment.

• 7 to 10 years’ experience in diagnosis and maintenance of mobile construction and mining equipment.

· 1 to 2 years’ team leader experience.

· Must know and understand hydraulics and electrical theory.

· Able to perform electrical, hydraulic, and engine trouble shooting.

· Able to perform major component tear downs and failure analysis.

· Must have own tools and toolbox, up to and including 3/4 drive impact set.

· Must have computer knowledge and skills.

· Willing and able to do shift work as needed.

· Able to climb and lift 50lbs.

· Able to operate 26,000-pound lube/service truck.

· Have a good understanding of lubrication (i.e. greases and oils), their properties, and proper applications.

· Driver license required.