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Job summary

Perform scheduled assembly, preventive maintenance, repairs, and overhauls on heavy mining equipment, diagnosing faults and recommending repair methods or improvements. Mentor apprentices, interpret work orders and technical manuals, complete job reports, and maintain a clean, equipped service truck while following workplace safety requirements.

Job details

The Greenstone Mine commenced production in May 2024 and will be one of Canada's largest open-pit gold mines, with annual production expected to average nearly 400,000 ounces of gold per year for an initial 14-year mine life with additional potential from a large underground deposit. Greenstone Gold Mines LP is owned by Equinox Gold Corp, a Vancouver-based mining company with seven other operating mines in the United States, Mexico and Brazil. Job Summary We are seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician to join our team. Reporting to the Mine Maintenance Supervisor, the Heavy Equipment Technician is responsible for providing repairs, overhauls and new builds to mining related equipment. This position will employ reasoning in diagnosing and troubleshooting functions. Key Responsibilities Performing assemblies, preventative maintenance, repairs and complete overhauls on heavy mining equipment according to schedule. Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized or other testing equipment to determine the extent of repair required. Make recommendations regarding extent of repairs and suggest methods of improvement. Mentor apprentices. Interpret work order and technical manuals. Two weeks' OEM onsite training supplied. Complete job specific reports and paperwork. Have a strong awareness and attitude towards workplace health and safety and follow all rules and legislation. Keep a mine-owned service truck clean and equipped. Job Conditions Experience with Komatsu, CAT, Epiroc equipment is an asset. Experience in repair and maintenance of heavy equipment. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Willing to adapt and work in an inclusive work environment. Willing to perform repetitive tasks. Comfortable working at heights. Motivated and able to work in a challenging environment with minimal supervision. Able to lift up to 50 lbs. Remote location working environment. Mining company/mine site experience is an asset. This position is based in Geraldton, Ontario. Certifications Red Seal Journeyperson certification. Valid driver's license. Education Greenstone Mine provides company transportation from multiple pick-up point locations. Greenstone Gold Mines is committed to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. The salary range for this position is from to $129,026.00.

What you’ll do

Perform scheduled assembly, preventive maintenance, repairs, and overhauls on heavy mining equipment, diagnosing faults and recommending repair methods or improvements. Mentor apprentices, interpret work orders and technical manuals, complete job reports, and maintain a clean, equipped service truck while following workplace safety requirements.

Requirements

A Red Seal Journeyperson certification and a valid driver's license are required, along with experience repairing and maintaining heavy equipment. The role also calls for strong communication, the ability to work with minimal supervision in a remote mine-site environment, and comfort with repetitive tasks, heights, and lifting up to 50 pounds; experience with Komatsu, CAT, Epiroc, or mine sites is an asset.

Listed skills

• written communication · Preferred
• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Heavy Equipment Repair
• Preventive Maintenance
• Equipment Overhauls
• Equipment Assembly
• Fault Diagnosis
• Troubleshooting
• Computerized Testing Equipment
• Technical Manual Interpretation
• Mentoring Apprentices
• Work Order Interpretation
• Safety Compliance
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Mining Equipment Maintenance

Job areas

• Trades
• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Security & Safety