Master Mechanic

Job Description

The primary role of the Master Mechanic is the direct supervision and performance of underground and surface mechanical personnel to ensure quality maintenance, preventative maintenance, diagnosis, disassembly, inspections, rebuilds, and reassembly to diesel, electrical, hydraulic and air operated components and equipment such as engines, power trains, hydraulics, fuel systems, power generation, electrical codes, etc. all related to mining equipment such as Jumbo drills, haul trucks, bolters, loaders, dozers, etc.

Responsibilities

1. Manages preventative maintenance, general/major maintenance and repairs, diagnostics, inspection,
disassembly/assembly, etc. and that work is conducted according to regulatory, safety and company
specifications.
2. Performs advanced maintenance, technical and diagnostic tasks.
3. Assigns, schedules, and supervises work assignments. Ensure all planned maintenance is carried out per
the maintenance schedule.
4. Responsible for the hiring, evaluation, commendation, mentoring, training, disciplinary action, and
dismissals regarding supervised staff.
5. Ensure that workers are qualified and capable of safely performing assigned work.
6. Communicates with cross-shifts and departments to ensure continuity of assignments by maintaining
and reading logs, meeting with peers, and coordinating work.
7. Inspects completed work to ensure it meets quality/safety standards.
8. Ensures safe and timely emergency repairs to equipment and redirects crew activities in response to
unforeseen or unplanned developments.
9. Supports and communicates with project management team.
10. Ensures compliance with all Redpath USA Corporation and Owners safety regulations and procedures.
11. Validates all personnel can safely operate and move various mine equipment for servicing, maintenance,
inspection, testing, etc.
12. Understand confined space, fall protection, equipment isolation, and basic welding standards and
procedures.
13. Maintains mechanical parts and supplies inventories at optimal levels (factoring in both cost and risk of
downtime).
14. Ensure that all the spares and tools are available and serviceable.
15. Responsible to keep work areas safe and free of hazards. Performs Field Level Risk Assessments.
16. Must be able to follow proper procedures to ensure safety and to control equipment damage.
17. Must be able to comprehend and provide written and verbal instructions as required to perform his
duties in a safe and efficient manner.
18. Delivers and ensures compliance with daily, weekly and monthly safety directives, policies, and
procedures.
19. Maintain confidentiality with respect to Redpath and client information.
20. Complies with and ensure compliance with Redpath's Policies and Procedures as detailed in the
appropriate manuals, handbooks, directives, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
21. Able to work in excess of 40 hours a week, overtime, day and nights, weekends, holidays and shift
rotations.
22. Compliance with Redpath Core Competencies is an essential duty and responsibility.
23. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned
and are not necessarily all inclusive.
24. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assist other job functions as required.

Qualifications

Education:

1. High School, GED, trade schools and/or higher education.
2. Recognized trade certificate, in the maintenance or repair field preferred.

Work Experience:

1. Documented maintenance experience of 10 years. Concentration in heavy equipment maintenance of
mining equipment, including, but not limited to, Haul Trucks, Dozers, Jumbo Drill, Motor Graders, Front
End Loaders, etc.
2. Requires minimum 5 years experience in underground mining.
3. Preferred 5 years management, supervisory and training experience.
4. Full working knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
5. Must have excellent organization and time management skills.
6. Strong leadership, managerial, training and communication skills required.
7. If required to operate a company vehicle during the course of employment, must meet the requirements
to be an eligible user of company vehicles. Must possess a current State Driver's License and acceptable driving record.
8. Proficient in the use of computers and associated software.
9. Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Knowledge

Required:

1. Ability to read and understand materials commonly used in the product service and maintenance
function (service and parts manuals, technical bulletins, and other related articles).
2. Extensive technical/mechanical knowledge of heavy equipment as related to mining.
3. Extensive experience with interfacing with multiple functions and roles and at all levels within the
organization.
4. Extensive experience with project management and organizational skills including time management,
leadership, and decision-making abilities.
5. Capable of reading & understanding equipment electrical drawings and…