Light Duty Mechanic

Job No: PVG2020105051
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 qualified Light Duty Mechanic to join the Brucejack Mine in Northwestern, British Columbia.

This position is located at Pretium Resources Inc.'s "Pretivm" Brucejack site within the Site Maintenance Department. The position’s primary report is to the Shop Supervisors or designates.

The purpose of this position is to ensure light duty mechanical mobile equipment is maintained to the highest safety standards to meet operational objectives.  

The position also ensures compliance with all Pretivm Health & Safety and other relevant policies and regulations.

 

 Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include:

  • Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive systems including fuel systems, brakes, steering and suspension, engine and drive trains, emission control and exhaust systems, cooling and climate control, electrical and electronic systems using hand tools, power tools and other specialized automotive repair 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.
  • Completion of daily work orders accurately.
  • Participate in site-specific training.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

  • Interprovincial (Red Seal) Trades certification as a Light Duty (Automotive) Mechanic (Technician).

Knowledge & Skills:

  • Minimum 4 years’ experience in the maintenance of diesel and gasoline mobile and stationary equipment, preferably in an industrial setting.
  • Experience in maintenance and repairs of ATV’s and snowmobile.
  • Training and experience in snow cat maintenance would be considered an asset.
  • Experience in 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 day/12 hour days rotation.
  • 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.
  • Must be able to supply personal tools for personal use upon start date

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.

 

 

 

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