Mechanic, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Mechanics on site provide safe, reliable maintenance and repair of heavy equipment, vehicles, and generators in a remote camp environment, including diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and support for daily site operations.

• Exercise stop-work authority when necessary
• Complete Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and risk assessments for each job
• Participate in daily tool box meetings and weekly safety meetings
• Comply with on-site safety programs
• Adhere to the company's hazard communication program for on-site hazardous chemicals

• Conduct general maintenance of heavy equipment, light equipment, generators, passenger vehicles and ATVs
• Diagnose and repair all safety-related defects on vehicles and equipment
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance including oil changes and tune-ups
• Perform tests on specific parts and systems to confirm proper mechanical function; ensures that all critical parts are examined
• Identify mechanical problems either visually or with computer diagnostic equipment
• Examine critical parts and systems using a standard checklist
• Repair or replace malfunctioning parts and systems such as brake pads, belts, water pumps, transmissions, and other mechanical parts
• Plan and establish timetable to complete repairs and maintenance
• Visit job sites to inspect vehicles
• Test drive vehicle to confirm safe and proper operation
• Maintain inventory control of all parts and fluids
• Ensure tools and equipment are in good operating order
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Report all safety, environmental and security incidents to site management immediately; complete incident reports

• Valid Driver License required (Alaska residents >90 days must have a valid Alaska Driver License)
• Heavy Equipment Repair, Diesel Technician or related training (documented), certificate or diploma strongly preferred

• A minimum of 1 year of experience maintaining modern diesel engines, gas engines, hydraulic and air systems
• Experience or training with arc welding and gas cutting/welding is an asset

• A minimum of 2-5 years of experience maintaining modern diesel engines, gas engines, hydraulic and air systems
• Experience with diagnostic procedures and diagnostic software
• Proficient with arc and wireline welding and gas cutting/welding

• A minimum of 6 years of experience maintaining modern diesel engines, gas engines, hydraulic and air systems
• Proficient in the use of diagnostic procedures and diagnostic software
• Expert in arc and wireline welding and gas cutting/welding

• Ability to work effectively in a team setting
• Extensive knowledge of all aspects of vehicle repair
• Good mechanical repair skills
• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to read and interpret repair manuals, labels, instruction manuals and Safety Data Sheets as well as to record daily notes and shared logs
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to change
• Knowledge of and ability to carry out safe remote operational procedures
• Ability to deal tactfully with camp staff, contractors and visitors
• Ability to follow instructions effectively and in a timely manner
• Ability to perform heavy work, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Ability to work for long periods in a remote location

This is a seasonal position, expected to work from April to October, with a rotational schedule.