Heavy Equipment Mechanic

ROLE SUMMARYOur respected mining client is in search of a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to bolster their mining operations. The selected candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe repair of mobile equipment, including mining excavators, loaders, haul trucks, water trucks, dozers, and graders.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES• Conduct electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical repairs on heavy equipment.• Perform preventative maintenance both in the shop and in the mine/pit.• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment issues.• Weld steel components as per specifications.• Adhere to all safety, health, and environmental protocols.• Collaborate with the team to enhance productivity and minimize downtime.• Perform other duties as assigned.DESIRED SKILLS• Welding experience with heavy mobile mining equipment.• Experience with Hitachi Excavator (5600-7) or Liebherr Truck (T264).REQUIRED EXPERIENCE• Minimum of 5 years of heavy equipment mechanic experience in open-cut mining environments.• Proficiency working on CAT 789, LIE T264, KOM 830E, HIT EX5600, LIE R996 size equipment and larger.• Experience in major component replacement, overhauls, and machine rebuilds.• Proficiency in mobile equipment diagnostics.• Fluency in English.EDUCATION• High School diploma or equivalent.• MSHA Part 48 Certification (Training provided if needed). PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS• Ability to lift 50 pounds.• Capability to work and live at high altitudes (12,000 ft. elevation) for extended periods.• Comfortable working in extreme winter conditions with temperatures regularly below zero degrees Fahrenheit.• Ability to stand for extended periods, walk long distances, and climb ladders.• Willingness to work extended 12-hour shifts.• Availability for night shifts (5:30 p.m. - 5:30 a.m.) for seven days at a time.• No auditory or visual impairments restricting driving ability or discerning alerts/alarms.• Quick response/reaction times, arm-hand steadiness, and manual dexterity.• Weight within equipment manufacturer's limit of 350 lbs.WHAT WE OFFER• A safety-focused work environment with a commitment to keeping everyone safe every day.• Permanent employment directly with the world's largest mining services provider.• Competitive base salary with project premiums and bonuses.• Comprehensive medical benefits including private health insurance with 100% coverage for employees and subsidized coverage for immediate family.• RRSP benefit with employer matching contributions.• Career development opportunities locally, domestically within Canada, and potentially globally.• Leave benefits for personal reasons.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION• All necessary tools provided.• Work schedule: 7 days on, 7 days off, rotating 12-hour shifts (days and nights).• Fly-in, fly-out options for out-of-state candidates (travel expenses covered) and drive-in, drive-out options for in-state candidates (travel reimbursement).• Accommodations and per diem provided, including shuttle services.• Work in high-elevation, cold, snowy conditions during winter months. Mining