Apprentice Heavy Duty Mechanic
Job No:
PVG202010417
Location:
Northwestern, BC
Welcome to the Brucejack Mine!
We are Pretivm – a Canadian mining company, headquartered in Vancouver, BC, owns and operates the high-grade underground Brucejack gold mine located 65 kilometres north of the town of Stewart in northern British Columbia. Commercial production was announced July 2017 and in 2020 the mine produced over 347 thousand ounces of gold at an All In Sustaining Cost of US$981 per ounce of gold sold. In 2020 Pretium generated over US$369 million of free cash flow. Brucejack is one of the largest and highest-grade gold mines globally and as of January 1, 2021 has Proven and Probable mineral reserves of 3.9 million ounces of gold (14.4 million tonnes grading 8.3 grams per tonne gold). Pretium trades on the TSX and NYSE under the ticker symbol "PVG".
As an employer, we are committed to ensuring a safe, comfortable and diverse working environment. We are working closely with our neighbours – the local communities and First Nations - to provide employment.
About the Opportunity:
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Apprentice Heavy Duty Mechanic to join the Brucejack Mine in Northwestern, British Columbia.
This position is located at Pretium Exploration Inc.'s "Pretivm" Brucejack site within the Site Maintenance Department. The position’s primary report is to the Shop Supervisor or designates.
Job Purpose and Accountability:
This position will have a strong focus on maintenance and care of Power Generation equipment.
To ensure all mechanical mobile equipment related to the building, construction and site operation(s) are maintained in safe and working order.
The position also ensures compliance with all Pretivm Health & Safety and other relevant policies and regulations.
Responsibilities:
Perform following duties, with safety being the number one priority under the guidance of qualified Journeyman:
- Check bulldozers, cranes, graders, excavators and other heavy construction, and mining equipment for proper performance and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
- Complete regular PM’s (Preventative Maintenance) on mobile equipment, generators and other fixed equipment
- Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required
- Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components or systems, using hand and power tools
- Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications
- Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment
- Service attachments and working tools such as harvesting and tillage equipment, blades, ploughs, winches and side booms
- Participate in any other site specific training
Qualifications:
- Basic mechanical knowledge in either Automotive, Heavy Duty or Power Generation.
- Must have a strong desire to learn all aspects of Power Generation maintenance, care and operation.
Skills:
- Experience with Power Generation equipment would be an asset
- Experience with Heavy Duty machinery would be an asset
- Experience with maintenance of underground mobile equipment would be an asset
- Valid driver’s license for any vehicle that may be utilized for the job
- Certification in workplace hazardous materials information system (WHMIS)
- Certification in Transportation of dangerous goods (TDG)
Additional Information:
- Work at remote location (camp) on a 13 days on/13 days off/2 Travel days
- Able to pass a pre-employment medical screening
- Must be able to lift/move up to 50lbs throughout a work shift
- Be able maintain high levels of performance over 12 hour shifts
- Able to work in areas of extreme weather conditions
- Able to work in close quarters with the team
- Pretivm promotes a drug and alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol testing
What we can offer you:
We are committed to ensuring that all of our team members are kept healthy and safe. To achieve this, we provide comfortable camp accommodations, as well as balanced meals prepared by our culinary team.
Team members can expect access to TV and wifi, our on-site gym and a variety of recreational activities.
All of our team members are also rewarded with a host of great benefits, including:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications.
- Extended medical benefits and wellness coverage.
It is important to note that the wellbeing of our team is our top priority. As such, we promote a drug and alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR AN EXCITING NEW CHALLENGE JOIN PRETIVM AND THE BRUCEJACK MINE TODAY!