Underground Mechanical Technician
- Sudbury, ON, Canada
- Greater Sudbury (New Sudbury), ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- Minimum 3 years' experience maintaining mobile and fixed plant equipment.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
We are recruiting on behalf of our client for experienced Underground Mechanical Technicians to support underground mining operations across various sites in Canada.
The role will focus on maintaining and supporting underground equipment and systems, ensuring equipment reliability, safe operation and minimum production downtime.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain and repair fixed and mobile underground equipment.
Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance.
Support the reliability of underground plant and equipment.
Complete maintenance reports, service documentation and parts usage records.
Monitor critical spares and maintenance requirements.
Coordinate repairs and technical requirements with relevant operational teams.
Ensure technical and safety standards are maintained.
Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and maintenance practices.
Assist with training and technical support where required.
Minimum Requirements
High School Diploma.
Mechanical Engineering Technician Diploma or relevant technical qualification.
Minimum 3 years' experience maintaining mobile and fixed plant equipment.
Previous mining industry experience is required.
Strong mechanical and hydraulic troubleshooting experience.
Practical electrical fault-finding exposure.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Good planning and organisational skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work across various operational sites.
Previous underground mining experience and exposure to specialised mining support equipment will be highly advantageous.
This is a strong opportunity for a technically capable maintenance professional looking to build a long-term career within the Canadian mining sector.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Maintain and repair fixed and mobile underground equipment, diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults, and carry out preventative and corrective maintenance. Document maintenance work and parts usage, monitor spares, coordinate repairs with operational teams, and help improve equipment reliability and safe operation.
Requirements
Requires a high school diploma, a Mechanical Engineering Technician diploma or relevant technical qualification, and at least three years of experience maintaining mobile and fixed plant equipment, including mining industry experience. Candidates should have strong mechanical and hydraulic troubleshooting skills, practical electrical fault-finding experience, and the ability to work independently across operational sites; underground mining experience is advantageous.
Skills
- Mechanical Maintenance
- Equipment Repair
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Hydraulic Troubleshooting
- Electrical Fault-Finding
- Preventative Maintenance
- Corrective Maintenance
- Equipment Reliability
- Maintenance Reporting
- Parts and Spares Monitoring
- Technical Coordination
- Safety Standards
- Maintenance Planning
- Training and Technical Support
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Categories
- Trades
- Engineering
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Underground Mining
- Mining Operations
- Underground Equipment
- Fixed Plant Equipment
- Mobile Equipment
- Mechanical Maintenance
- Hydraulics
- Electrical Fault-Finding
- Preventative Maintenance
- Corrective Maintenance
- Equipment Reliability
- Maintenance Reports
- Service Documentation
- Parts Usage Records
- Critical Spares
- Maintenance Planning
- Technical Coordination
- Safety Standards
- Mining Support Equipment
- Operational Teams