Mine Shovel Maintenance (2215)

BouchierFort McMurray, AB
Onsite

About The Position

The mining shovel maintenance labourer & operator is responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of the mining shovels. This position involves a wide array of physical labour, along with working in confined spaces. The labourer/operator must also clean, maintain all equipment associated with the role, as well as company policies and procedures.

Requirements

  • Valid Class 5 Driver’s License is required
  • Clean 5-year Driver Abstract obtained within 30 days of starting work is required
  • Common Safety Orientation (CSO) is required
  • WHMIS 2015 Certification is required
  • Ability to pass a Drug and Alcohol test and Fit for Duty test
  • Applicants are required to be clean shaven for testing and beyond
  • Applicants must have the ability to lift 50lbs or more
  • Safety conscious attitude
  • Must be willing to work in fluctuating climates (hot, cold, wet) and environmental conditions
  • Must have the ability to speak, read and write fluently in English
  • All applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada

Nice To Haves

  • Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certification is an asset
  • Rigging Certification is an asset
  • OSSA Confined Space Entry and Monitor Certification is an asset
  • First Aid Certification is an asset
  • H2S Alive Certification is an asset

Responsibilities

  • Follow all safety standards, procedures and practices
  • Hand cleaning mining shovels car body, rev frame, boom and housing. Including (confined space crawling work in grease & oil environment) with the use of air actuated tools, hand tools and various cleaning supplies to get areas ready for inspection and or repairs.
  • Operate steam truck for steaming and pressure washing various components of mining shovels, mobile equipment, vehicles and miscellaneous components
  • Operate support equipment such as AWP(aerial work platform), forklift, telehandler/zoom boom, skid steers, tractors, light vehicles.
  • Drive down in the mine for various needs including performing work, and/or deliveries of supplies.
  • Monitor fluid levels and status of various equipment including mobile equipment, generators, light towers, heaters and notify supervisor when attention to equipment is needed.
  • Ensure that all equipment is parked/staged and plugged-in, in assigned areas when not in use.
  • Maintain inventory levels of consumables, PPE and various supplies
  • Grease equipment as necessary
  • Must comply with work order system to include interpreting work orders, performing work requested and completing work orders per instruction.
  • Perform overall caretaking duties of the work area including shoveling snow and sanding as needed as well as maintaining entire maintenance pad, buildings, and specific field areas.
  • Ensure that all entrances to buildings, walkways and designated travel paths are free from hazards.
  • Clean warehouses
  • Assist other personnel & contractors as needed for various laboring duties
  • Other duties as assigned

Benefits

  • Vacation pay at 6% - paid out bi-weekly upon start date
  • Health & Dental and Long-Term Disability Benefits– eligible after 3 months of continuous service
  • RPP (Registered Pension Plan) with company matching.
  • Employer paid Employee Assistance Program
  • Progression and development opportunities
  • Safety Recognition
  • Years of Service Recognition – Annual
  • Company support for recertification of required tickets
  • Bouchier welcome gift and company swag
  • Overtime available but not guaranteed
  • Accommodations provided – Available dependent upon role/site
  • Flights from Edmonton/Calgary hub – Available dependent upon role and work location
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