Heavy Duty Mechanic (Access Roads & Lower Camps)
Job No:
PVG2020105048
Location:
Northwestern, BC
Welcome to the Brucejack Mine!
We are Pretivm – a Canadian mining company, headquartered in Vancouver, BC and the proud owner of the Brucejack Gold Mine. Brucejack Mine is a 3,800 tonnes-per-day high-grade gold underground mine located in northwestern British Columbia, approximately 65 kilometers north of Stewart.
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 qualified Heavy Duty Mechanic to join the Brucejack Mine in Northwestern, British Columbia.
Located approximately 65 kilometers from Stewart, BC, you will report to the Maintenance Supervisor or designate, and work a rotating schedule of two weeks each rotation. This position will be based at Knipple Camp.
In this role, you will ensure all mechanical mobile equipment related to the building, construction and site operation(s) are maintained in safe and working order while supporting all Pretivm Health & Safety policies and regulations.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities will include:
- Checking bulldozers, cranes, graders, other heavy construction, and mining equipment for proper performance and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions.
- Diagnosing faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required.
- Adjusting equipment and repairing or replacing defective parts, components or systems, using hand and power tools.
- Testing repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications.
- Cleaning, lubricating, and performing other routine maintenance work on equipment.
- Servicing attachments and working tools such as harvesting and tillage equipment, blades, ploughs, winches, and side booms.
- Performing equipment repairs underground. (respirator / fit testing required i.e clean shaven.)
- Participating in any other site specific training.
- Other duties and responsibilities to support the success of the Brucejack Gold Mine.
Qualifications:
As the successful candidate, you will have an Inter-provincial Red Seal Trade qualification as a Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic (Technician) and a minimum of four (4) years of experience in the maintenance of diesel and gasoline mobile and stationary equipment, preferably in an industrial or heavy industry setting. Previous experience with maintenance of underground mobile equipment would be an asset.
You will also possess:
- A minimum of a valid Class 5 driver’s license or higher.
- Certification in workplace hazardous materials information system (WHMIS.)
- Certification in Transportation of dangerous goods (TDG.)
- The ability to lift/move up to 50lbs throughout a work shift and maintain high levels of performance over 12 hour shifts.
- The ability to pass mandatory medical/drug/alcohol testing and a criminal background check.
If this sounds like you, we’d be lucky to have you on our team! Please read about our great employee benefits and complete our easy online application form below.
What we can offer you:
As an employer of choice 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 for eligible employees.
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.