Underground Mobile Maintenance Tech: Heavy Equipment Expert

Careermine; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinross Gold is seeking an Underground Mobile Maintenance Technician to inspect, troubleshoot, service, and repair underground equipment in shop and field settings. You will support reliable production with a strong focus on safety and quality workmanship in a fast-paced underground mining operation.

The role requires 3+ years of heavy equipment maintenance experience, with underground experience preferred, plus the ability to read schematics and operate OEM diagnostic software.

Qualifications

• Three (3) or more years of heavy equipment maintenance experience preferred, with underground mobile maintenance experience strongly preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and repair skills in hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and powertrain systems on underground mining equipment required.
• Experience maintaining underground equipment such as loaders, haul trucks, jumbos, bolters, drills, shotcrete units, and utility/support equipment preferred.
• Strong background in underground drilling and bolting equipment repair is highly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, service manuals, technical bulletins, and parts information required.
• Experience with OEM diagnostic and service software is preferred.
• Diesel technology training, technical certification, or equivalent hands-on experience is preferred.
• Ability to safely operate support equipment including forklifts, skid steers, telehandlers, service trucks, and similar tools/equipment preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across maintenance and operations teams required.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and perform effectively with limited supervision in a production-driven underground environment required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair underground mobile equipment including loaders, haul trucks, drills, bolters, shotcrete equipment, utility vehicles, and other support equipment.
• Perform planned maintenance, component change-outs, breakdown repairs, and follow-up inspections in both underground field locations and shop settings.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, powertrain, and braking systems using schematics, manuals, onboard diagnostics, and technical support resources.
• Read and interpret service manuals, blueprints, parts information, and equipment schematics to complete accurate and efficient repairs.
• Complete detailed work orders, service reports, failure documentation, and parts requests with a high level of accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards in work areas, service trucks, and shops to support a safe and efficient underground maintenance environment.
• Work closely with operations, planning, warehouse, and fellow maintenance team members to minimize downtime and support reliable production.
• Demonstrate ownership of assigned equipment, tools, and tasks while consistently meeting performance, attendance, and workmanship expectations.

Skills

Underground equipment repair

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Powertrain maintenance

Diagnostic skills

Safety conscious

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reading schematics

Valid driver's license

Education

Diesel technology diploma

Technical certification

High school diploma

Tools

OEM diagnostic software

Service manuals access

Job description

Kinross Gold is seeking an Underground Mobile Maintenance Technician to inspect, troubleshoot, service, and repair underground equipment in shop and field settings. You will support reliable production with a strong focus on safety and quality workmanship in a fast-paced underground mining operation.

The role requires 3+ years of heavy equipment maintenance experience, with underground experience preferred, plus the ability to read schematics and operate OEM diagnostic software.