What are the responsibilities and job description for the Underground Heavy Duty Mechanic position at Barminco Mining Services USA LLC?

Job Description

Who We Are :

Barminco forms part of the Perenti Group, a diversified global mining services company. Barminco can offer you opportunities to take your career to the next level as one of the world's largest hard-rock underground mining companies, with operations in Australia, Africa and North America. The Perenti Group operates across a wide range of mining sectors and offers unique career progression opportunities.

Barminco is looking for dedicated people that are eager to start a career in underground mining and join our vibrant team. The collective talent and expertise of our people is the key to our success, and we are looking for talented people to join us. We seek to build teams who are loyal, committed to our values and dedicated to delivering for our clients. In return, we provide state of the art facilities, equipment, technology and exciting opportunities to work on projects around the world.

Job Title : Underground Heavy Duty Mechanic

The Opportunity :

Barminco Mining Services has an exciting opportunity for an Underground Heavy Duty Mechanic to join our team at a project location 65 miles outside of Elko, Nevada. Reporting to the Maintenance Foreman or designate, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing mechanical support and expertise to all areas of the underground and surface equipment in a safe and efficient manner to avoid injury to themselves or others, or damage to the equipment, other property or to the environment. Using technical and practical knowledge, this position will follow instruction, utilize shop and assembly manuals, and adhere to the health and safety standards.

Location : 65 Miles outside of Elko, Nevada

Shift : 7-days on / 7-days off rotation

Accommodation : Charter transportation from muster point. Camp and meals provided.

Key Responsibilities :

Demonstrate commitment to following all Mine site safety rules, procedures and regulations, while ensuring the safety of others
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mining equipment and ancillary equipment, including light vehicles as required
Ensure projects are carried out in a timely, cost efficient and meticulous manner
Perform preventative maintenance inspections and services in accordance with the maintenance schedule and / or based on operational requirements
Document reports detailing work performed, problems diagnosed, pre & post checks and all other required shift paperwork
Maintain and demonstrate a professional and courteous relationship with employees, subcontractors, the client and all other personnel
Practice good general housekeeping in the work area and equipment
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License; manual transmission experience required
Possess general computer skills
Understand and comply with all PPE requirements in work areas
Other duties may be assigned by your Supervisor, as required

Qualifications :

Minimum High School Diploma or equivalency

Preferred; 3-5 years of experience working underground as a Heavy-Duty Mechanic

Preferred; Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic certification

The ability to work both independently and within a team in a fast-paced, rapidly changing, cross-cultural environment with high degree of professionalism and self-motivation is essential

Proven ability to recognize and follow verbal and written instructions

Read and understand manuals, schematics, diagrams and blueprints

Able to effectively prioritize workload to ensure deadlines are met

Must have good radio etiquette and strong communications skills

Eagerness to learn and grow

Typical equipment; Sandvik jumbo(s), scoop(s) and haul truck(s), Volvo / Cat front end loaders / telehandler & grader. Toyota land cruiser light vehicles.

Work Conditions :

Ability to do shift camp work on a rotational basis (dayshift / nightshift), typically the rotations are 1 week on site (minimum 12-hour days), followed by 1 week off – working statutory holidays as they fall within the rotation

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to communicate, sit, stand, walk, climb, reach, push / pull, manipulate objects and work in awkward positions

Duties may involve moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds

Manual dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are required

Extreme weather conditions

Noise level in the work environment is moderate to high

What We Offer :

Competitive salary, paid time off and comprehensive benefits.

Opportunities for career development and advancement within the company.

A supportive, dynamic work environment focused on growth and success.

Additional Information :

The health and safety of our employees is our top priority. Selected candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment Fit-for-Duty medical, including alcohol and drug screening.

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