Red Seal Certified Trades Professional Designation
5+ years of experience in heavy industry
Completed a journeyman apprenticeship
Knowledge of maintenance practices
Strong communication skills
Confident in challenging existing processes
Responsibilities
Perform routine daily maintenance on mobile equipment
Install and repair various mobile equipment
Troubleshoot equipment failures
Collaborate with other trades to enhance efficiency
Assist with project planning and execution
Advocate for safety and health standards
Benefits
Supportive team environment focused on safety
Opportunities for professional development
Empowerment to make decisions
Commitment to innovation and new ideas
Inclusive culture valuing diverse perspectives
Full Job Description
Heavy Duty Mechanic Salary Range: $57.86 Location: Burns Lake, BC
As a Heavy Duty Mechanic at Drax, you will conduct routine maintenance on machines to ensure the highest standards of safety, quality, productivity, and environmental policies.
Your Day-to-Day as a Heavy Duty Mechanic: Technical Responsibilities
Perform routine daily maintenance on mobile equipment to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and compliance with environmental policies.
Install, maintain, inspect, and repair a variety of Mobile equipment.
Troubleshoot and resolve equipment failures and issues.
Collaborate with other trades in a team environment to enhance safety, efficiency, quality, and production.
Shutdown and Strategic Capital Projects
Provide assistance and expertise for projects, including planning as needed.
Work together with Drax staff to ensure safety, efficiency, quality, and timely project execution.
Mentorship and Leadership for Maintenance Staff
Advocate for the Drax Zero Harm, actively contributing to a safe and healthy work environment by adhering to standards and procedures and complying with legislation and regulations.
What you'll bring: To excel in this vital role, you'll need:
Red Seal Certified Trades Professional Designation
Over 5 years of progressive experience in heavy industry
Completed a journeyman apprenticeship in the trade
Knowledgeable in various maintenance practices
Skilled in building rapport and fostering working relationships with key stakeholders, using a collaborative and supportive approach to achieve goals
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Confident in challenging the status quo and influencing as necessary
Self-motivated and decisive, with the ability to adapt to change and manage competing demands
Effective problem solver with the capability to identify and implement resolutions
Willing and able to work a flexible schedule as needed, including on-call support for the Plant Management Team.
How we act at Drax: Our culture is built on a few core beliefs that guide everything we do:
We care about what matters: We support each other to achieve important goals.
We're a can-do kind of place: We're empowered to make informed decisions and do what's right.
We see things differently: We share insights, search for new ideas, and innovate.
We listen carefully: We ensure everyone feels heard and valued.
We do what we say we'll do: We are proactive, committed, and reliable.
Ready to make a difference?
Apply today to help Drax discover the talented individuals we need to drive this change. A career at Drax is more than just a job-it's a chance to make a difference.
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Please note that, whilst not expected, the company may pay at a rate outside the band for this role where appropriate, taking into account the candidate's experience, skills and other relevant factors.