Light Duty Mechanic

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Light Duty Mechanic

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Welcome to Newmont!

Newmont has recently acquired Newcrest Mining creating the world’s leading gold mining company.

With operations around the world, our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities where we operate. We aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported to bring their whole unique self to work. We bring out the best in each other, inspiring performance, and a shared belief that what we do matters.

Our Brucejack operation is now recruiting for Light Duty Mechanic with a competitive hourly rate of $58.85 dependent on experience, skills, and competencies with consideration to internal equity with an additional short-term incentive of 10%.

The Light Duty Mechanic’s primary report is to the Shop Supervisors or designates. The purpose of this position is to ensure light duty mechanical mobile equipment is maintained to the highest safety standards to meet operational objectives. The position also ensures compliance with all Health & Safety and other relevant policies and regulations.

Perform the following duties with safety being the number one priority:

• Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive systems including fuel systems, brakes, steering and suspension, engine and drive trains, emission control and exhaust systems, cooling and climate control, electrical and electronic systems using hand tools, power tools and other specialized automotive repair equipment.
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required.
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components or systems, using hand and power tools.
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications.
• Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment.
• Service attachments and working tools such as harvesting and tillage equipment, blades, ploughs, winches and side booms.
• Completion of daily work orders accurately.
• Participate in site-specific training.
• Perform other related duties as required

What we offer:

We are committed to ensuring that our team members are kept healthy and safe. To achieve this, we provide comfortable on-site accommodations with private washrooms, including excellent balanced meals prepared by our culinary team. Team members can expect access to TV and Wi-Fi, our on-site gym and a variety of recreational activities including a golf simulator, high-intensity fitness classes, yoga classes, seasonal snowshoeing, and hiking groups. You will also have access to a fully equipped music room while on site.

All our team members are also rewarded with a host of great benefits, including:

• Travel allowance and arrangements made for transportation to and from site.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications
• Competitive Benefits and Registered Retirement Savings Plan matching program
• Ongoing training with continuous growth and development opportunities

It is important to note that the safety and wellbeing of our team is our top priority. As such, we promote a drug and alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

About You:

• Interprovincial (Red Seal) Trades certification as a Light Duty (Automotive) Mechanic (Technician).
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in the maintenance of diesel and gasoline mobile and stationary equipment, preferably in an industrial setting.
• Experience in maintenance and repairs of ATV’s and snowmobile would be considered an asset.
• Training and experience in snow cat maintenance would be considered an asset.
• Experience in maintenance of underground mobile equipment would be an asset.
• Valid driver’s license for any vehicle that may be utilized for the job.
• Certification in workplace hazardous materials information system (WHMIS)
• Certification in Transportation of dangerous goods (TDG)

Additional Information:

• Work at remote location (camp) on a 13 days on/13 days off rotation with 2 days travel.
• Able to pass a pre-employment medical screening.
• Be able maintain high levels of performance over 12-hour shifts.
• Must be able to lift/move up to 50lbs throughout a work shift.
• Able to work in areas of extreme weather conditions.
• Able to work in close quarters with the team.
• Must be able to supply personal tools for personal use upon start date.

Our Commitment to You

Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Underpinned by our values of Safety, Sustainability, Integrity, Responsibility and Inclusion, our commitment is to respect the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free of discrimination, as well as the cultures, religions, and governing codes applicable to each country in which we operate.

If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, submit your application through our website before the advertised closing date.