Drill and Shovel Mechanic

General Objectives

The Drill and Shovel Mechanic repairs and maintains all loading and drilling equipment through planned maintenance; monitors equipment; communicates equipment needs and issues; partners with operations departments and mobile planning to provide both tactical and strategic support for the needs of the mine to operate in an effective, efficient and safe manner. Typically works a rotating 5-4 schedule.

• Perform preventative maintenance such as changing oil, greasing, and replacing components on a scheduled routine basis on Hitachi EX5500 hydraulic shovels, P&H Electric 4100 XPC shovel, Komatsu PC 7000 shovels, Atlas Copco hydraulic PV120 and DML drills.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions by utilizing service manuals, parts books, electrical, and hydraulic manuals.
• Capable of reading and disseminating information from schematics and maintenance manuals.
• Communicate and coordinate all repairs with the maintenance supervisor.
• Order correct parts for procurement from the warehouse or supplier.
• Implement continuous improvement of maintenance strategy that fully utilizes available workforce to achieve maximum equipment availability.
• Perform work area housekeeping duties.
• Determine if work areas are safe and free of hazards.
• Perform Field Level Risk Assessments.
• Perform basic welding and fabrication tasks.
• Determine severity of equipment down times and estimate time to make repairs.
• Ensure compliance with company contamination control policies and commit to environmental stewardship, including reporting and mitigating spills.

• Effective communication in English using all standard forms of business communication.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and support a 24/7 operation in strenuous physical conditions both indoors and outdoors, day and night shift.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of failure and wear analysis.
• Strong understanding of safety policies and procedures relating to mine equipment and maintenance practices, including guarding, blocking, lock out tag out.

• Own and maintain required personal tools.
• Strong experience in shovel and drill hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Five years’ experience in a mine maintenance environment.
• Experience with Cummins, Cat, and MTU/Detroit engines is desirable.
• Valid driver’s license.

SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.