Underground Mechanic

Our client is an established precious metals mining company with operating mines and development assets across North America. With a strong focus on safe production, operational excellence, and responsible mining practices, the organization continues to invest in its underground operations, equipment fleet, and maintenance capabilities.

They are currently adding an Underground Mobile Mechanic to their Mobile Maintenance team. Reporting to the Shift Coordinator, Underground Mobile Maintenance, this position will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, servicing, and maintaining a diverse fleet of underground mobile mining equipment.

The successful candidate will work directly with underground production and maintenance teams to maximize equipment availability, complete preventative and corrective maintenance, and ensure equipment is operating safely and efficiently.

Equipment will include underground drills, bolters, haul trucks, graders, dozers, tractors, light vehicles, and other heavy mobile mining equipment.

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain underground mobile mining equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance, equipment lubrication, inspections, and field repairs as required
• Work across a diverse underground equipment fleet including drills, bolters, haul trucks, graders, dozers, tractors, and light vehicles
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, diesel, hydraulic, and related heavy equipment systems
• Complete tire changes on rubber-tired mobile equipment throughout the operation
• Test completed equipment repairs to ensure equipment is operating safely and effectively before returning it to service
• Assist with welding, fabrication, and equipment modification work as required
• Perform welding and fabrication tasks independently when directed by the supervisor
• Identify equipment issues that could impact safety, reliability, or production and communicate concerns to the maintenance team
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment logs, and repair documentation
• Complete required data entry associated with maintenance activity, inventory, and cost-control tracking
• Maintain accountability for company tools, personal tools, equipment, and materials used during maintenance activities
• Maintain clean and organized work areas and support strong housekeeping standards throughout maintenance facilities and underground work areas
• Work collaboratively with mechanics, operators, supervisors, and other members of the underground operations team
• Participate in equipment inspections, risk assessments, safety initiatives, and continuous improvement activities
• Identify and report workplace hazards, equipment concerns, incidents, and unsafe conditions
• Ensure equipment is operated and maintained within established safe working limits
• Follow all company safety, environmental, attendance, and operating procedures
• Comply with applicable state regulations, MSHA requirements, and site-specific safety standards
• Support improvements to maintenance practices, equipment reliability, safety, and overall underground production performance

• High school diploma, trade school education, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 4+ years of heavy equipment maintenance experience
• Strong hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing heavy mobile equipment
• Experience working with diesel engines, hydraulic systems, mechanical systems, and heavy equipment components
• Previous mining experience is strongly preferred
• Underground mining experience is considered a strong asset
• Experience maintaining underground drills, bolters, haul trucks, graders, dozers, tractors, or similar heavy mobile equipment is preferred
• Strong preventative maintenance and equipment troubleshooting capabilities
• Welding and fabrication experience is considered an asset
• Ability to perform welding and fabrication independently when required
• Ability to read equipment information, identify mechanical problems, and determine appropriate repair solutions
• Ability to complete maintenance documentation, reports, and basic computer-based data entry
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work…