Mine Maintenance Mechanic

Careermine; Valmy (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SSR Mining Inc. is seeking a Heavy Duty Mechanic for the Marigold mine in Nevada. The role includes maintaining and repairing hauling and support equipment on a rotating 5/4 days/nights schedule, using planned maintenance and troubleshooting to keep operations safe and productive.

You will interpret schematics, manage parts, and collaborate with operations to maximize equipment availability while following safety policies and SOPs. A valid driver’s license and personal tools are required.

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively in English for business use.
• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills.
• Observe and follow SOPs and company policies.
• Strong safety knowledge for mine equipment maintenance.
• Operate diagnostic equipment and computerized instrumentation.
• Own and maintain personal tools.
• Strong experience with hydraulic and electrical heavy equipment is preferred.
• Understanding of failure and wear analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety practices in all maintenance work.
• Troubleshoot and repair heavy equipment using a work order system.
• Improve maintenance strategy to maximize equipment availability.
• Interpret schematics and maintenance manuals for repairs.
• Perform field housekeeping and ensure safe work areas.
• Assess hazards and conduct Field Level Risk Assessments.
• Estimate repair times and order correct parts.
• Ensure compliance with contamination control policies.
• Support environmental stewardship and report spills.

Skills

English communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

SOP adherence

Safety policies

Diagnostic equipment

Reliable attendance

Driver's license

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Who Are We?

SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with four producing assets located in the USA, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Turkey, and Canada.

SSR's commitment to safety, collaboration, and excellence allows us to continue building upon our already strong foundation. With an industry-leading pipeline of projects, strong financial positioning, and talented employees, we look forward to our bright future!

Job Description

General Objectives

Reporting to the rotating shift Supervisor, the heavy duty mechanic typically works a rotating 5/4 days/nights schedule. The mechanic repairs and maintains all hauling and support equipment through planned maintenance scheduling; monitors equipment; communicates equipment needs and issues; partners with operations departments and mobile planning to provide both tactical and strategic support for the needs of the mine to operate in an effective, efficient and safe manner.

Key Areas of Responsibilities & Duties

• Lead by example, in all of Marigold's safety processes, ensuring safe practices are utilized while performing work.
• Utilizes computer technology and a work order system to troubleshoot and repair heavy equipment, including preventative maintenance and component replacement.
• Implements continuous improvement of maintenance strategy that fully utilizes available workforce to achieve maximum equipment availability.
• Interprets information from schematics, maintenance and parts manuals.
• Performs work area housekeeping duties.
• Determines if work areas are safe and free of hazards. Performs Field Level Risk Assessments.
• Determines severity of equipment down times and estimates time to make repairs.
• Ability to order correct parts for procurement from the warehouse or supplier.
• Responsible for compliance with company contamination control policies.
• Unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship including immediately reporting and mitigating spills and other environmental impacts.
• Other Duties assigned

Required Skills

• Must be able to communicate effectively, in English using all standard forms of business communication
• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills
• Clear understanding and willingness to observe and practice company SOPs and policies
• Strong understanding of safety policies and procedures relating to mine equipment and maintenance practices (i.e. guarding, blocking, lock out tag out)
• Knowledge and skills to operate and understand diagnostic equipment including computerized instrumentation
• Consistent attendance
• Valid Driver License

Required Experience

• Own and maintain required personal tools as per the technician's level of expertise
• Individuals with strong experience in heavy equipment - hydraulic and electrical systems preferred
• Understanding of failure and wear analysis

SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.