Mechanic - Borden

Location: Chapleau, Ontario, Canada
Rotation: 7 on, 7 off or 14 on 14 off
Shift Length: 11 hours
Allowance: Based on location
Benefits: Health Care, Dental and Vision, Life Insurance, Pension Plan, Employee Assistance Program
Pre-employment requirement: Drug and Alcohol testing

Job Description:

Under the supervision of the Mechanical Foreman and Lead Mechanic, the primary role of the Mechanic is to perform preventive maintenance and repairs to diesel, electrical, hydraulic and air operated equipment. This includes mobile equipment hoists, compressors, drills, small tools and miscellaneous equipment of a similar nature.

General:

• Must be able to follow proper procedure to ensure safety and to control equipment damage
• Provide skilled mechanical work in diagnosing, repairing and maintaining a variety of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems
• To accurately fill out any preventative maintenance check sheet related to his work
• Must be able to comprehend written and verbal instructions as required to perform his/her duties in a safe and efficient manner
• Perform diagnostic testing to identify problems and determine the solution to solve the problem utilizing the schematics in the OEM manuals and or programs.
• The use of a mechanical work order system to track repairs on individual pieces of equipment.
• Familiar with underground Mobile equipment Braking regulations//testing and adjusting such components.
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components or systems.
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturer specifications.
• Comply with all Redpath and Owners safety regulations and procedures.
• Report directly to the Lead Mechanic to ensure priorities and daily targets are achieved
• Identify unsafe conditions in underground headings - high level of alertness required
• Train and mentor new employees and/or apprentices.
• The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive

Health and Safety: 

• Having the authority and responsibility to maintain a safe and efficient working environment
• Following Redpath Canada Limited health and safety standards and systems, including the Five Point Safety System and the Cardinal Rules, and reporting any unsafe acts or conditions
• Responsible to ensure proper use and maintenance of personal protective equipment required in the performance of the work.
• Must have knowledge of the WHMIS legislation and know how to effectively use an MSDS sheet.
• Comply with the Act and Mining Regulations that apply to the work area.

Education: 

• Journeyman level qualification (trade school or college diploma) – (preferred)
• High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Basic literacy (read, write, basic math and read blueprint) required
• Ontario Hard Rock Underground Service Type Common Core (or another provincial equivalent) (required)

Work Experience: 

• Journeyman Certificate (421A required) 
• Minimum of 2 years underground mechanical experience 
• Maintenance experience on:  Maclean equipment, Cat and Sandvik scoop and haulage truck, Sandvik Jumbo's including Split Feed and miscellaneous project supporting equipment. 
• Strong Organizational skills.
  Welding experience would be an asset.

Knowledge Required:

• Texa & Cat ET Diagnostic software 
• Sandvik Toolman, Cat SIS 2.0 & Maclean Eng. Documoto digital manuals.
• Redpoint & Oracle Fusion 
• Ability to understand work from ladder flowcharts, schematics, sketches and wiring diagrams. 
• Ability to utilize and create excel spreadsheets, word documents and adobe reader
• Government Regulations and interval testing for; Fire Suppression, 5 gas analysis, NDT, pressure vessels, tire & rim, crane etc… 
• Respectful of cultural differences