Mechanic 1 or 2 - Mobile Equipment

Sibanye Stillwater; Big Timber (MT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Montana is seeking a skilled Mobile Mechanic to handle predictive and preventive maintenance, ensuring high equipment availability. Candidates must have mechanical experience, primarily with diesel equipment, and be familiar with safety regulations. Responsibilities include repairing mobile and stationary underground equipment. This role offers the opportunity for personal development and a tool allowance, fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.

Qualifications

• Must have previous mechanical experience with the ability to troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, electrical, and diesel engines.
• Knowledge of rigging procedures and start-up/shut-down safety measures is required.
• Experience with overhead crane operation and inspections is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform predictive and preventive maintenance on various types of equipment.
• Repair and service mobile underground and surface equipment.
• Maximize safety and productivity of the equipment used.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hydraulic repair

Electrical systems knowledge

Safety procedures compliance

Effective written communication

Independent work habits

Education

High School Education or GED

Tools

Basic mechanic tools

Job description

Mobile Mechanic 1 or 2

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 for Mechanics is diesel equipment but our Mechanics may perform work on 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.