Portal Mines - Underground Mobile Maintenance Mechanic

Position Description

Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you! Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Mobile Maintenance Mechanic with our Underground Maintenance department.

At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.

Responsibilities And Qualifications

• Works as a team member.
• Works effectively with other crews and departments.
• Employee consistently follows all safety and company policies and procedures.
• Maintains the ability to follow directions & to complete quality work.
• Employee maintains a high level of productivity and demonstrates ability to learn.
• Offers constructive solutions to problems and issues.
• Pumps - Complete rebuild of a centrifugal, rotary, and or diaphragm pump, troubleshoot pump issues, Know how to change out and set impeller clearances on pumps, Must be able to install a mechanical seal.
• Shop Equipment, Tools, & Skills - Basic Knowledge of Laser Coupler Alignment, Must know how to check for run out and end play, Must be able to read, comprehend, interpret blue prints & instruction manuals.
• Pipefitting and fabricating - Demonstrate how to fuse HDPE pipe, Must possess basic pipe fitting and layout skills.
• Backfill Systems - Must be able to troubleshoot and repair basic backfill systems, Must be able to troubleshoot and repair backfill mixers.
• Conveyors and Feeders - Conveyor & feeder gearbox & motor replacement, Conveyor & feeder pulley replacement (head, tail, bend, take-up).
• Compressors and Pneumatics - Understanding how a compressor works, Must be able to troubleshoot and repair basic pneumatic systems.
• Hydraulic Systems - Must be able to troubleshoot and repair basic hydraulic systems, Identify & explain component functions on a hydraulic schematic.
• Hoisting Plant (Depending on Site) - Inspection & Repair of Skip, Cage, and Loading Pocket, Greasing and Measuring hoist rope, Must know proper hoist signals and how to use the shaft bell to move the skip and cage for maintenance.
• The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
• The ability to work a rotating schedule of nights and days is an essential function of this role
  
  

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.