Mobile Mechanic Trainee

Coeur Mining•Juneau, AK

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Coeur Alaska’s Mobile Mechanic Trainee Program is a collaboration with the University of Alaska Southeast’s (UAS) Associates of Applied Sciences (AAS) Power Technology Program. This degree program is a vocational training program for students interested in working with various diesel engine applications. The Mobile Mechanic Trainee will attend the program and have their tuition costs covered by Coeur Alaska, receive a monthly cost-of-living stipend while attending school, and gain valuable, paid, on-the-job training outside of the classroom. Coeur Alaska will provide basic tools needed while in the program. The successful candidate must maintain a 2.8 grade point average, demonstrate satisfactory attendance, and remain in good standing with Coeur and UAS to continue eligibility in the program.

Requirements

Completion of one of the following UAS programs: Mining Pathways Program, Intro to Mining Science Occupational Endorsement, 1 year of the UAS AAS Diesel Technology Program
Maintain a 2.8 grade point average, demonstrate satisfactory attendance, and remain in good standing with Coeur Alaska and UAS.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Ability to work safely and promote safe behavior in others.
Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a team-oriented mindset – being respectful, reliable, and easy to work with is just as important as technical skills.
Follow all company policies and procedures.
Strong analytical, technical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Employees may be frequently exposed to underground work environments; outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions; extreme cold, extreme heat, potentially hazardous wildlife; moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; explosives and vibration. The noise level in most work environments is usually very loud. This position may require work on nights, weekends and rotating shifts; shift schedules require residency in camp during work rotations.
Specific vision requirements for this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Sets high standards for self and others, builds trust, and takes accountability.

Responsibilities

Attend class and remain attentive, engaged, ask questions, and demonstrate good behavior.
After successful completion of the UAS AAS Diesel Technology Program, the employee will be expected to work for a minimum of 2 additional years or may be subject to paying back the tuition fees.
Employees must comply with all company policies including, but not limited to: attendance, safety, environmental, and HR policies. Employees are responsible for understanding and complying with the Environment, Health, Safety and Social Responsibility Policies. Employees must protect the environment and their own safety, as well as those around them.
Satisfactory performance, attendance, and adherence to safety procedures during on-the-job training.
Job shadowing on surface and underground, 11-12 hour days.
Pre-shift inspection of work areas and equipment.
Maintenance and repair surface and /or underground mobile mining equipment such as Drills, Bolters, Loaders, Haul Trucks and Heavy and Light duty support equipment.
Diesel and gas engine trouble shooting and repair.
Diagnose and repair of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical components of mobile mining equipment.