Mechanic 1, 2 or 3 - Mobile Equipment

Sibanye Stillwater; Big Timber (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sibanye-Stillwater is seeking a Mechanic 1, 2 or 3 for Mobile Maintenance at the East Boulder Mine in McLeod, MT. The role focuses on preventive and predictive maintenance of mobile underground and surface equipment including LHDs, drills, rail haulage gear and surface vehicles.

You'll work with diesel equipment, perform repairs on hydraulic and electrical systems, follow safety protocols, use rigging and crane operations, and maintain thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Mechanical experience with diesel equipment and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems on heavy equipment.
• Ability to read schematics, parts and service manuals.
• Understanding of start-up, shut-down, tag-out and safety procedures.
• Overhead crane operation and inspection experience or equivalent.
• Strong written communication and attention to detail.
• Follows health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Independent work habits.

Responsibilities

• Perform predictive and preventive maintenance on mobile underground and surface equipment.
• Repair and service equipment such as LHDs, drills, rail haulage equipment and surface vehicles.
• Work primarily with diesel equipment and may service stationary machinery (hoists, crushers, conveyors, air compressors, water pumps).
• Adhere to safety protocols, rigging procedures and use of tag-out systems.

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.