Drill Technician
- Greater Sudbury, ON, Canada
$120,000 to $140,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $120,000 to $140,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in maintaining drilling equipment in the mining industry.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Your new company
IAMGOLD is a Canadian-based gold mining company with operations and development projects across North America and West Africa. With flagship operations like the Côte Gold Mine in Ontario, one of Canada’s largest and most technologically advanced gold mines, we’re not just mining gold; we’re redefining what mining means for the future.
Your new role
- Perform inspections, preventive maintenance, and component replacements to ensure safe, reliable drill operation.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and complete minor and major mechanical repairs on autonomous drill equipment.
- Test, adjust, and calibrate equipment to meet manufacturer specifications and performance standards.
- Identify maintenance backlogs and proactively address issues to prevent downtime and reduce costs.
- Maintain a strong focus on safety, adhering to protocols and identifying hazards for continuous improvement.
- Support operational excellence by sharing insights, improving skills, and contributing to process enhancements.
- Collaborate with team members to achieve shift targets, resolve issues, and maintain equipment reliability.
- Accurately document maintenance activities, communicate deficiencies, and maintain detailed equipment and shift logs.
What you'll need to succeed
- College diploma in heavy equipment technician or another related field.
- Certificate of Qualification in Ontario or Red-Seal Certification as heavy-duty equipment technician or other related field is considered an asset although equivalent technical experience will be considered.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in maintaining drilling equipment in the mining industry.
- Experience maintaining EPIROC drills is considered an asset, specifically Pit Viper 231s and D65s.
What you'll get in return
- Comprehensive Health Coverage – Extended health, dental, and insurance benefits for peace of mind.
- Flexible Spending Power – Health & Personal Spending Accounts to fit your evolving needs.
- Support When It Matters – Employee & Family Assistance Program for life’s challenges.
- Future-Ready Savings – Registered Pension Plan with company match, plus TFSA & RRSP options.
- Shared Success – Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match - because we grow together.
What you need to do now
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Responsibilities
The Drill Technician at IAMGOLD will keep autonomous drills safe and running by inspecting, servicing and repairing them. The role also means recording maintenance work and sharing fixes with the shift team.
Requirements
Candidates need a college diploma in heavy equipment technology or a related field and at least 5 years of drill maintenance experience in mining. A Certificate of Qualification, Red Seal, and experience with Epiroc Pit Viper 231 or D65 drills are assets.
Skills
- Epiroc Pit Viper 231
- Epiroc D65
- Autonomous drill systems
- Preventive maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Mechanical repair
- Equipment calibration
- Hydraulic systems
- Preventive maintenance scheduling
- Maintenance documentation
- Shift logging
- Hazard identification
- Safety protocols
Benefits
- Extended health coverage
- Health and personal spending accounts
- Employee and family assistance program
- Registered pension plan with company match
- TFSA and RRSP options
- Employee share purchase plan with company match
Categories
- Manufacturing
- Energy
- Trades
Keywords
- Drill technician
- Drill maintenance
- Heavy equipment technician
- Mining equipment
- Autonomous drills
- Epiroc
- Pit Viper 231
- D65
- Preventive maintenance
- Mechanical repair
- Equipment calibration
- Gold mining
- Mining industry
- Côte Gold Mine
- Red Seal
- Certificate of Qualification
- Maintenance documentation
- Ontario mining
Seniority
Senior
Perks
- Retirement plan
- Stock or equity
Licences and certifications
- Certificate of Qualification
- Red Seal
Tools
- Epiroc Pit Viper 231
- Epiroc D65
Fields of study
- Heavy equipment technician
- Related technical field