Job Description

Project:

Alamos Shaft Sinking & Headwork - Dubreuilville, ON

Rotation:

14 days on and 14 days off

Shift Length:

10 hours

Travel:

Kilometers paid

Room and Board: Camp Setting

Benefits:

Redpath Canada Limited offers comprehensive benefits

• Health Care, Dental, and Vision Care
• Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Pre-employment requirement:

• Drug test
• Criminal Background check
• Ontario Common Core

Under the supervision of the Lead Mechanical Foreman and/or the Underground Superintendent, the primary role of the Lead Shaft 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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must be able to comprehend written and verbal instructions as required to perform assigned duties in a safe and efficient manner
• Inspect equipment for proper performance and check equipment for defect faults and malfunctions
• Perform diagnostic testing to identify problems and determine the solution to solve the problem

• Test repaired equipment to ensure proper performance
• Clean and lubricate equipment
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components or systems.
• Fill out statutory log books for hoisting plants
• The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive

Education and Work Experience:

• Journeyman level qualification (trade school or college diploma) - (preferred)
• High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Basic literacy (read, write, basic math and read blue print) required

• Ontario Hard Rock Underground Service Type Common Core (or other provincial equivalent) (required)

• Minimum 3 years underground shaft mining experience

• Knowledge of Shaft Sinking Equipment; shaft jumbos, shaft muckers, stage winches, galloway maintenance/repairs, hoist plant maintenance/repairs, hand held drill repairs and pump repairs

• Must be proficient in maintaining a fleet of UG trucks, LHD's, jumbo drills and bolters, mobile shotcrete equipment, Normet utility vehicles, Manitou zoom booms and CAT utility equipment
• Must be familiar with concrete shaft forms, galloways, buckets and cross heads, hoists and winches
• Ability to read, and understand Hydraulic/Electrical Schematics
• Ability to use and understand Engine/Powertrain Diagnostic Software, both Handheld, and computer based.
• Ability to use/understand parts and service manuals, able to make parts lists for repairs required and or use service manuals to assist in diagnostics, and proper repair procedures.
• Ability to Service/Diagnose Diesel Engines of many types and makes
• Ability to Service/Diagnose All Powertrain/Brake Components of Many types and makes
• Familiar with underground Mobile equipment Braking regulations//testing and adjusting such components.
• Ability to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently

Health and Safety:

• Having the authority and responsibility to maintain a safe and efficient working environment
• Following Company health and safety standards and reporting any unsafe acts or conditions to Supervisor
• Responsible for the use of all safety equipment, i.e.Lanyards, warning signs and labeling, according to company rules and applicable legislation.
• Responsible to ensure proper use of personal protective equipment.

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