Heavy Duty Mechanic - Underground (Fly In - Fly Out)
About The Position
MATRIX is a national company providing camps, logistics and aviation management services to a diverse range of clients in the resource and service sectors, focusing on safety, transparency and cost effectiveness. MATRIX is a drug and alcohol-free company; with over 250 employees annually. We offer excellent career advancements for all skillsets. One of our goals is to hire local whenever possible to support the local communities near where we operate. The MATRIX team is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment. Our rigorous occupational health and safety program ensures our team members have the resources, equipment, and training to work safely at all our worksites. Your safety is our number one priority. We are seeking Underground Mechanics & Drill Doctors for one of our project sites located in Nunavut.
Requirements
- Experienced Red Seal/Journeyperson Underground Mechanics that are team oriented, adaptable, highly motivated, with acute attention for details.
- Will play a key role at our remote camps by supporting the team and ensuring that all the clients equipment is properly maintained and serviced.
- Underground equipment experience is required.
- Proficiency in Sandvik and Maclean equipment is required.
- Journeyperson-Certified Heavy-Duty Mechanic/Interprovincial Red Seal Certification is required.
- Underground Common Core
- A minimum 3-5 years mining equipment care and maintenance experience.
- Previous experience working as an Underground Mechanic in a remote camp setting is required.
- Must be familiar with Volvo Diesel Engines.
Nice To Haves
- Arctic experience would be an asset.
Responsibilities
- Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures.
- Corrects equipment deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, disassembling, assembling, and replacing major assemblies, components, parts, electrical, adjusting and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
- Familiar with Sandvik Scoops, Dumps, drills. As well as Underground crew trucks.
- Familiar with Maclean Bolters and support equipment.
- Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
- Oversee vehicle appearance by cleaning and washing.
- Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
- Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
- Willing to work in remote sites outside of a shop.
- Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
- Facilitate and or participate in daily tool box meetings.
- Ensure work environment meets corporate safety practices.
- Report unsafe conditions to immediate supervisor.
Benefits
- Competitive Wages
- Paid travel days
- Charter Fly in fly out 2/2 rotations out of Montreal.
- Paid travel, travel time and per diem when going into camp.
- Onsite tools provided
- Commercial Travel arrangements made and paid for by Matrix
- Paid Travel days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
