Heavy Duty Equipment Technicians (HDET)

Rio Tinto • Kitimat, BC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for three Heavy Duty Equipment Technicians to join our Mobile Maintenance team, working alongside a collaborative, safety-focused group. In this role, you’ll maintain and repair a range of mobile equipment, playing a key part in keeping operations running safely, reliably, and efficiently across the smelting site. The Mobile Maintenance team operates on a variety of schedules, including 12-hour day and night shifts, as well as day shift-only opportunities. All schedules include alternating weekends. This is a great opportunity for a skilled and motivated mechanic to build their experience working on a wide range of mobile equipment in a large-scale industrial setting. While we don’t offer fly-in-fly-out arrangements, we invite you to join us and become an integral part of our vibrant community. Located on British Columbia, Canada's northwest coast, Kitimat is a welcoming, family‑friendly community set between the mountains and the sea. Known for its strong local economy, modern amenities, short commutes, and endless opportunities for outdoor adventure, it’s an ideal place to build both a career and a life.

Requirements

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Interprovincial Red Seal certification as a Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (HDET)
• A valid provincial driver’s licence (minimum Class 7), or equivalent from another province
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team
• A commitment to Rio Tinto’s values of Care, Courage, and Curiosity, demonstrated through respect for others, speaking up on safety, and a willingness to learn and improve

Nice To Haves

• Experience troubleshooting and diagnosing mobile equipment, including Linde, Mecfor, Caterpillar, and/or Techmo equipment

Responsibilities

• Actively contributing to a safety-first culture by identifying hazards, speaking up, and supporting safe work practices across the team
• Participating in safety meetings, hazard identification, and incident investigations to support continuous improvement
• Maintaining clean and organised work areas while adhering to site safety and environmental standards
• Performing inspection, maintenance, and repair of mobile equipment in line with work plans and quality expectations
• Completing repairs efficiently while maintaining equipment integrity and reliability
• Accurately documenting work performed to support effective communication across shifts and teams
• Conducting equipment reviews to ensure compliance with site standards and operational requirements
• Supporting the development of apprentices by sharing knowledge, coaching, and assigning tasks that support their progression

Benefits

• Outstanding personal development
• Career development & education assistance
• Competitive hourly pay rate of $62.03 per hour in accordance with the Unifor 2301 Collective Labour Agreement
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical programs
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
• Optional sabbatical program
• Defined benefit pension plan (CAAT)
• Exclusive employee discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed