Heavy Equipment Mechanic
- SK, Canada
- Saskatchewan, Canada, Canada
Competitive compensation package with annual earnings of approximately $142,000. · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- Competitive compensation package with annual earnings of approximately $142,000.
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 5+ years of underground heavy equipment maintenance experience.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Your New Company
Our client is a well-established international gold mining company with producing operations across North America and a strong reputation for safety, operational excellence, and responsible mining practices. The organization is committed to creating long-term value through sustainable operations while maintaining a culture built around teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and employee development. With a healthy pipeline of projects and long mine-life prospects, this is an opportunity to join a stable operation with a long-term future.
Your New Role
As an Underground Heavy Duty Mechanic, you will provide maintenance support to underground mining operations, ensuring critical mobile equipment remains safe, reliable, and available for production. Key responsibilities include:
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair underground mobile mining equipment and support vehicles.
- Perform scheduled maintenance, inspections, and component replacements on mechanical, hydraulic, and powertrain systems.
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and provide timely field support underground and in the shop.
- Interpret work orders, technical manuals, and equipment schematics to complete repairs efficiently.
- Conduct equipment testing and inspections to verify repairs and equipment performance.
- Support apprentices and junior mechanics while promoting safe work practices across the maintenance team.
What You'll Need to Succeed
- Journeyperson Heavy Duty Equipment Technician certification (Interprovincial/Red Seal preferred).
- 5+ years of underground heavy equipment maintenance experience.
- Experience troubleshooting hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
- Underground mining equipment experience is strongly preferred.
- Experience with equipment such as Sandvik, Epiroc, CAT, MacLean, bolters, LHDs, scooptrams, haul trucks, or similar mining equipment is considered an asset.
- Strong commitment to safety and the ability to work independently in a remote mining environment.
What You'll Get in Return
- Competitive compensation package with annual earnings of approximately $142,000.
- Fly-in/fly-out schedule on a 14 days on / 14 days off rotation.
- Camp accommodations and company-paid travel from designated pickup points.
- Comprehensive employer-paid benefits available immediately upon hire.
- RRSP contribution program and employee share purchase plan.
- Opportunity to join a stable operation with significant mine-life visibility and future growth plans
More about this job
Responsibilities
Diagnose, maintain, and repair underground mobile mining equipment and support vehicles, including mechanical, hydraulic, and powertrain systems. Respond to breakdowns, verify equipment performance through testing and inspections, and support junior mechanics while promoting safe work practices.
Requirements
Requires a Journeyperson Heavy Duty Equipment Technician certification, with Interprovincial or Red Seal certification preferred, and at least five years of underground heavy equipment maintenance experience. Candidates should be experienced troubleshooting hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems; underground mining equipment experience and familiarity with brands such as Sandvik, Epiroc, CAT, or MacLean are preferred or considered assets.
Skills
- Heavy Equipment Maintenance
- Equipment Diagnostics
- Troubleshooting
- Mechanical Repair
- Hydraulic Systems
- Electrical Systems
- Powertrain Systems
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment Inspections
- Component Replacement
- Technical Manual Interpretation
- Equipment Schematics
- Equipment Testing
- Underground Mining Equipment
- Apprentice Support
- Workplace Safety
Benefits
- Camp Accommodations
- Company-Paid Travel
- Employer-Paid Benefits
- RRSP Contribution Program
- Employee Share Purchase Plan
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Trades
- Engineering
- Energy
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Underground Mining
- Heavy Duty Mechanic
- Journeyperson Certification
- Interprovincial Certification
- Red Seal
- Mobile Mining Equipment
- Support Vehicles
- Sandvik
- Epiroc
- CAT
- MacLean
- Bolters
- LHDs
- Scooptrams
- Haul Trucks
- Hydraulic Systems
- Electrical Systems
- Mechanical Systems
- Powertrain Systems
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment Diagnostics
- Equipment Inspections
- Technical Manuals
- Equipment Schematics
- Field Support
- Apprentice Mentoring
- Remote Mining Environment
- Fly-In/Fly-Out
- 14 Days On / 14 Days Off