Heavy Duty Mechanic – Surface Drills (Sandvik DI650s)
- Canada
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- Job type
- Contract
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- Experience
- 5+ years of mining experience (required)
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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This is a hands-on keyman role suited for Mechanics who take pride in keeping critical equipment running safely and efficiently.
Join one of the world’s leading gold producers as they continue to expand across Canada. This is an opportunity to be a part of an exciting project while earning strong compensation on a predictable fly-in / fly-out rotation.
- Competitive hourly rate with daily overtime; Annual Compensation Range: $150,000 – $200,000, commensurate with experience
- 12-hour shifts on a 3-weeks-in / 3-weeks-out schedule
- All flights, accommodations, and meals provided
- Modern site camp with fitness and recreational amenities
- Prepaid flights and hotels, plus reimbursement for meals and incidental expenses
You’ll be responsible for diagnosing and troubleshooting Surface Drill Rigs (Sandvik DI650s).
- Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic certification (required)
- 5+ years of mining experience (required)
- 5+ years of troubleshooting electrical wiring systems, emissions systems, and hydraulic systems
- Strong troubleshooting skills and a safety-first mindset (required)
- Surface Drills technical expertise (Sandvik DI650)
This opportunity is available to candidates in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Halifax, and St. John’s. If you’re interested in this opportunity, email your resume to trades@aplin.com. Independent contractors welcome to apply.
At Aplin - together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems - we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.
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Responsibilities
The Heavy Duty Mechanic at Aplin will keep surface drill rigs running safely and efficiently by finding and fixing faults. The work is hands-on keyman work on critical mining equipment.
Requirements
Candidates need a Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic certification, 5+ years of mining experience, and 5+ years troubleshooting electrical, emissions and hydraulic systems. Strong troubleshooting skills, a safety-first mindset and Sandvik DI650 expertise are also required.
Skills
- Sandvik DI650
- Surface drill rig maintenance
- Electrical wiring troubleshooting
- Emissions systems troubleshooting
- Hydraulic systems troubleshooting
- Diagnostics
- Heavy equipment repair
- Mining equipment maintenance
- Safety-first work practices
- Problem solving
- Preventive maintenance
- Diesel engines
Benefits
- Prepaid flights
- Accommodation provided
- Meal reimbursement
- Daily overtime
- Modern site camp amenities
Categories
- Manufacturing
- Trades
- Energy
Keywords
- Heavy Duty Mechanic
- Red Seal
- Sandvik DI650
- Sandvik DI650s
- surface drill
- surface drill rig
- drill rig mechanic
- mining mechanic
- mining equipment
- fly-in fly-out
- FIFO
- hydraulics
- electrical troubleshooting
- emissions systems
- gold mine
- mine maintenance
- keyman
- contractor
- diesel mechanic
- heavy equipment mechanic
Seniority
Senior
Perks
- Wellness program
- Meals
Licences and certifications
- Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic
Tools
- Sandvik DI650s