Shaft Mechanic/Mine Mechanic Canada
LOCATION: Various Sites across Canada
DEPARTMENT: Site
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
In coordination with other crew members the Mechanic performs the installation, maintenance and repair of all surface and underground site mechanical equipment related to shaft sinking including the surface stationary plant, surface mobile equipment, underground and surface sinking plant, sinking and mining equipment and underground mobile equipment and rolling stock.
General duties and responsibilities include:
 Understand the mechanical systems, mechanical procedures and maintenance programs.
 Prepare specifications and assist procurement and undertake proper storage of adequate inventories of required equipment and parts.
 Maintain and update all required log books.
 Understand the company policies and works in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
 Ensure personal protective equipment is used as required.
 Follow established procedures in shutting down and disassembling equipment, replacing damaged or worn parts and reassembling equipment replacing damaged or worn parts and re-assembling and testing equipment to perform to required specifications.
 Repair and maintain all equipment in accordance with the preventative maintenance program.
 Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in their workplace.
 Utilize the 5 point safety system as specified within the site safety management system.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Full Basic Common Core
Experience: 3 years related work experience
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
 WHMIS
 Fall Arrest
 Lifesaver TM-60 (self rescuer)
 Registration in Common Core