Mechanic 1, 2, or 3 - Mobile Equipment

Sibanye Stillwater; Big Timber (MT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Sibanye-Stillwater is seeking Mechanics 1, 2, or 3 for mobile maintenance at East Boulder Mine, McLeod, MT. You will perform predictive and preventive maintenance on diesel equipment and related systems.

The role emphasizes safe operations, adherence to procedures, and the ability to work independently while coordinating with a maintenance team on underground and surface machines. A 5x4 schedule with 11.5-hour days is typical, and you may be required to supply or obtain tools as per the company

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic, electrical and diesel engines with a focus on diesel equipment.
• Experience with schematics, parts and service manuals.
• Working knowledge of rigging procedures.
• Knowledge of start-up, shut-down, lockout/tag-out and safety procedures.
• Overhead crane operation and inspection experience or equivalent.
• Strong written communication and attention to detail.
• Understanding of health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Independent work habits.
• Must have the required tools per Sibanye-Stillwater tool list or be willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Perform predictive and preventive maintenance to maximize equipment availability.
• Repair and service mobile underground and surface equipment such as LHDs, drills, rail haulage equipment, and surface vehicles.
• The focus is on diesel equipment, but work may include stationary and mobile equipment such as hoists, crushers, conveyors, air compressors, and water pumps.
• Maintain equipment to ensure safety and productivity.

Skills

Diesel engines

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Schematics

Parts and service manuals

Rigging procedures

Lockout/Tagout safety

Overhead crane operation

Written communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

High School Education or GED

Job description

Mechanic 1, 2, or 3 - Mobile Maintenance

Location

East Boulder Mine - McLeod, MT

Schedule

5x4, 4x5 - 11.5-hour days

Job Responsibilities and Duties

At Sibanye-Stillwater, our Mechanics 1 and Mechanics 2 employ predictive and preventive maintenance techniques to ensure high availability of equipment. Mechanics maintain equipment to maximize safety and productivity. Mechanics at Sibanye-Stillwater repair and service many types of mobile underground and surface equipment such as LHD's, drills, rail haulage equipment, and surface vehicles (including remote control systems). The primary focus or Mechanics is diesel equipment but our Mechanics may perform work on is stationary and mobile equipment such as hoists, crusher, conveyor, air compressors, and water pumps.

Qualifications and Skills

Required

• Previous Mechanical experience with skills necessary to meet applicable task proficiency matrix such as troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic, electrical and diesel engines with a primary focus on diesel equipment.
• Previous experience with schematics, parts and service manuals.
• Working knowledge of rigging procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of start-up, shut-down, tag-out and safety procedures on equipment.
• Overhead crane operation and inspection experience or equivalent.
• Consistent, effective written communication skills with attention to detail.
• Understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Independent work habits.
• Must have the required tools per Sibanye-Stillwater tool list or be willing to obtain (tool allowance provided).

Preferred

• Underground equipment maintenance experience.
• Demonstrated gas/arc welding and oxy-acetylene cutting work experience.
• Computer experience.
• Planning and Scheduling experience.

Education & Experience

• High School Education or GED

Sibanye-Stillwater is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions at Sibanye-Stillwater are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation or preference, marital or family status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.