Heavy Duty Mechanic (Certified Journeyman)

Gibraltar Mine•McLeese Lake, BC

17d•$56•Onsite

About The Position

Heavy Duty Mechanics at Gibraltar Mine are responsible for maintaining and repairing a large fleet of open pit mining equipment, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation. This role involves working on some of the largest mining equipment in Canada and requires strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, and teamwork skills.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
valid driver’s license.
Interprovincial Red Seal Certification in Heavy Duty Mechanics.
Experience maintaining large-scale open pit mining equipment, including: Komatsu 930E haul trucks Electric rope shovels (Bucyrus 495HR and P&H 2800 and 4100 series) Electric rotary drills (Cat 49HR and P&H 320XPC) Large dozers (Cat D10 and D11, Liebherr 776, Komatsu D375) Production loaders (Cat 994 and Komatsu 1200) Large graders (Komatsu 955-7, Cat 24M and 16M)
Strong understanding of hydraulic, mechanical, and heavy-duty electrical systems
Experience with diesel engines including Cummins and Detroit Diesel
Proven troubleshooting and diagnostic ability in a production environment
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Nice To Haves

Experience working on electric rope shovels and rotary drills
Previous open pit mining experience in a large-scale operation
Experience supporting major component replacements and overhauls

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair open pit mining equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and heavy-duty electrical systems
Support planned maintenance, component replacements, and major equipment overhauls
Work collaboratively with operations and maintenance teams to meet production targets.
Mentor apprentices and contribute to a strong team environment.
Maintain a strong commitment to safety and environmental standards.