Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician

MTW Employment Services; Location (WV); On-site; USD 82,286 - 100,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company transportation

Accommodations available on request

Job summary

MTW Employment Services is looking for a Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician in Geraldton, Ontario. The role involves performing maintenance, repairs, and overhauls on heavy mining equipment. Candidates should have experience with Komatsu, CAT, and Epiroc equipment and possess strong communication skills. This position requires comfort working at heights and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Benefits include company transportation and accommodations upon request.

Qualifications

• Experience in repair and maintenance of heavy equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Motivated and able to work in a challenging environment with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform assemblies, preventive maintenance, repairs and complete overhauls on heavy mining equipment.
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using testing equipment.
• Interpret work orders and technical manuals.

Skills

Communication skills

Experience with heavy equipment

Ability to work unsupervised

Willingness to work in an inclusive environment

Comfortable working at heights

Tools

Komatsu equipment

CAT equipment

Epiroc equipment

Job description

Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician

Company Equinox Gold

Location: Geraldton, ON

Salary: $125,268.00

The Greenstone Mine commenced production in May 2024 and will be one of Canada’s largest open‑pit gold mines, with annual production expected to average nearly 400,000 ounces of gold per year for an initial 14‑year mine life with additional potential from a large underground deposit. Greenstone Gold Mines LP is owned by Equinox Gold Corp, a Vancouver‑based mining company with seven other operating mines in the United States, Mexico and Brazil.

We are seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician to join our team. Reporting to the Mine Maintenance Supervisor, the Heavy Equipment Technician is responsible for providing repairs, overhauls and new builds to mining‑related equipment. This position will employ reasoning in diagnosing and troubleshooting functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform assemblies, preventive maintenance, repairs and complete overhauls on heavy mining equipment according to schedule.
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized or other testing equipment to determine the extent of repair required.
• Make recommendations regarding extent of repairs and suggest methods of improvement.
• Interpret work orders and technical manuals. Two weeks’ OEM onsite training supplied.
• Complete job‑specific reports and paperwork.
• Maintain strong awareness and attitude towards workplace health and safety and follow all rules and legislation.
• Keep a mine‑owned service truck clean and equipped.

Qualifications and Conditions

• Experience with Komatsu, CAT, Epiroc equipment is an asset.
• Experience in repair and maintenance of heavy equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to adapt and work in an inclusive work environment.
• Willingness to perform repetitive tasks.
• Comfortable working at heights.
• Motivated and able to work in a challenging environment with minimal supervision.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Remote location working environment.
• Mining company/mine site experience is an asset.
• This position is based in Geraldton, Ontario.

Certifications

• Valid driver’s license.

Benefits

Greenstone Mine provides company transportation from multiple pick‑up point locations.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.