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Heavy Duty Mechanic

Employer
Conuma Resources Limited
Location
Wolverine Mining Complex Limited\u2013 Wolverine Forest Service Road, British Columbia, Canada
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jan 24, 2022

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Category
Maintenance/Mechanical
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English
Employer:

Conuma Resources Limited

#200, 235 Front Street, PO Box 2140, Tumbler Ridge, BC V0C 2W0

Location:

Wolverine Mining Complex Limited- Wolverine Forest Service Road, Tumbler Ridge, BC V0C 2W0

Brule Mining Complex Limited - Brule Forest Service Road, Chetwynd, BC V0C 1J0

Willow Creek Mining Complex Limited - Willow Creek Service Road, Chetwynd, BC V0C 1J0

Position:

Journeymen/Red Seal Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

Term of Employment:

Permanent Full Time

Rate:

$48.69/hour to 51.26/hour (dependent on education)

Function:

Maintenance

Schedule:

12 hour shifts (7 days on / 7 days off / 7 nights on / 7 days off)

Transportation:

Employee bus transportation from Tumbler Ridge (Wolverine & Brule), Chetwynd (Brule & Willow Creek) and Mackenzie (Willow Creek)

Please be aware no camp facilities are available

Responsibilities:
  • Ensure adherence to Conuma's workplace policies and standard operating procedures.
  • Maintain a high level of Environmental and Health and Safety performance; identify and report risks, near misses and incidents with the goal of supporting and developing Conuma's excellent safety standards.
  • Attend and participate in all scheduled health, safety and environmental meetings and training.
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair heavy mining equipment and ancillary equipment used in open pit coal mining such as shovels, drills, haul trucks, loaders, dozers and excavators.
  • Follow and comply with all safety, environmental, technical and HR procedures.
  • Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Respond to mechanical issues both in the maintenance shop and in the field.
  • Use hand tools (eg. Wrenches, screwdrivers), air and impact tools (eg. Wrenches, drills), sledge hammers and hydraulic torque equipment.
  • Operate materials handling equipment (eg. Hydraulic jacks and hoists, chains, overhead cranes, slings, come-a-longs), ladders, man-lifts, safety harness and lanyard, fork lifts, small loaders and trucks to access field repairs.
  • Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Education, Experience & Qualifications:
  • Red Seal Certification (Heavy Duty Equipment Technician) is preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 to 5 year apprenticeship program or a combination of over 4 years of work experience and industry course in heavy equipment repair.
  • 3-5 years mining experience repairing haul trucks, shovels, excavators and other heavy equipment.
  • Experience with OEM troubleshooting guides and systems preferred.
  • Experience creating parts lists from OEM web-based systems such as Caterpillar SIS preferred.
  • Completion of Grade 12.
  • Valid Driver's License.

Technical Competencies & Skills:
  • Work assignments could be shop or field, ability to work in either space.
  • Able to work 12-hour day and night shifts; on a 7x7 rotation.
  • Self-motivated, team player with a positive attitude and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Understanding of mining processes and mine monitoring control systems (operations and maintenance).
  • Good English communication skills both oral and written.
  • Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions.
  • Proven safety and attendance record.
  • Knowledge of computer maintenance systems.

Leadership & Problem Solving Capability:
  • Proven initiative and self-motivation.
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively and within established timelines.
  • Ability to manage and prioritize assignments.
  • Demonstrated problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills.
  • Lead by example to maintain high standards of conduct at workplace.
  • Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity skills.
  • Be consistent and fair in decision making process.
  • Proven conflict management skills.
  • Lead by example, possess a positive attitude and be a good ambassador for Conuma and the maintenance department.

Wage & Benefits:
  • Conuma provides competitive wages and benefits. Benefits include paid vacation, RRSP matching and extended healthcare.

Please forward all resumes to rvarghese@conumacoal.com

Company Information

Conuma is a leading Canadian producer and exporter of metallurgical coal for the global steel industry. Products from our three mine operations in Northeastern BC, Brule, Willow Creek and Wolverine leave us well positioned to serve customers in South America, Europe and Asia.

Two time winner of the Edward Prior Mine Safety Award for the lowest injury frequency rate in British Columbia; Conuma continues to lead the industry with multi-million dollar investments in the latest collision avoidance and fatigue monitoring safety technologies for the protection of our employees.

Conuma is much more than metallurgical coal. Conuma and its employees are embedded in our communities. The Company's Pay It Forward program began in 2017 and has since raised money in support of the Vancouver Children's Foundation.

Our local communities in Northeastern British Columbia are amongst some of the most beautiful surroundings in North America. At the Tumbler Ridge UNESCO Global Geopark, employees can enjoy almost limitless hiking amongst some of Canada's biggest waterfalls, ride through ATV and snowmobile trails, explore 97 million year old dinosaur footprints, ski cross country trails, play ice hockey, swim indoors and out, cycle and enjoy the sense of community only a small town provides. An hour and a quarter away, Chetwynd is famous for its chainsaw wood carvings and offers a range of kayaking, snowmobiling and rock climbing opportunities. Regarded as a wonderful place to raise a family, with affordable costs of living, Northeast British Columbia is the outdoor paradise out employees are proud to call home.

Conuma Resources Limited is an equal opportunity employer

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