Base Rate: $ 62.50/hr.
OT: After 8 hours daily, paid at $93.75/hr.
Schedule: 14X14 - 12-hour days
Night Shift Premium: $1.25/hr.
Accommodations: Company housing is provided at no additional cost
Flights Paid: Yes, fly into the location from any major airport in Canada
Tools Provided: Tools will be provided
Travel Allowance: A travel allowance will be provided upon arrival and upon departure from your 14-day shift rotation.
Big Country Equipment is hiring an experienced licensed Underground Heavy Duty Mechanic (Equipment Technician) to perform shop repairs on underground mining equipment. This is a rotational shop-based opportunity working a 14-days-on, 14-days-off schedule. Licensed Truck and Transport Mechanics and Agricultural Equipment Technicians may also be considered with strong, relevant experience repairing heavy or off-road equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities:- Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair underground mining equipment, including bolters, scoops, jumbos, hydraulic drills, and other heavy machinery.
- Perform repairs on drivetrains, transmissions, and hydraulic systems, including replacing components and gears as needed.
- Utilize computerized diagnostic tools and testing equipment to identify issues and maintain detailed service reports.
- Complete scheduled and unscheduled work orders promptly while adhering to safety protocols.
- Conduct preventative maintenance and ensure the reliability of underground equipment in challenging environments.
- Test repaired equipment to verify functionality and recommend improvements to optimize performance and reliability.
Requirements:- Minimum of 3 years of recent experience working as a heavy-duty mechanic, preferably in underground mining or resource industries.
- Familiarity with underground equipment, such as bolters, scoops, jumbos, and hydraulic drills, is required.
- Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience working with Maclean Bolters, as these will be the primary equipment you will be working on.
- Experience with key equipment brands such as Sandvik, Liebherr, Epiroc, CAT, and Komatsu is an asset.
- Heavy Duty Equipment Technician certification is preferred.
- Truck and Transport Mechanics or Agricultural Equipment Technicians will be considered; must have experience with mining equipment.
- Red Seal certification is preferred but is not required for candidates who hold a valid provincial trade certification recognized in the province where they will work.
- Proficiency in diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
- Commitment to working safely in confined spaces and underground conditions.
All Successful Candidates Must:- Be proficient in English, both verbal and written.
- Have a valid Class 5 Driver's License.
- Provide a minimum of 2 direct supervisor references.
- Pass a Criminal Record check.
- Provide a clean 5-year driver's abstract.
- Pass an 8-panel drug test (including marijuana) and an alcohol breath test.
- Be able to lift 50 lbs. comfortably.
- Not seeking subcontractor roles (we are not offering subcontractor opportunities at this time).
We thank everyone for applying; however, we will contact only those with the required knowledge and experience for an interview.
