Heavy Duty Mechanics Wanted Near Baffin Island, Nunavut: Fly-In, Fly-out, $77.00/hr, OT

We are on the hunt for an experienced Heavy Duty Mechanic-Off Road to support the Maintenance Department at a state of the art Mine Facility located in Baffin Island. We need someone experienced working with off-road Construction equipment (the fleet is mostly CAT Loaders, Graders, Rock Trucks, Excavators, Skid-Steers, etc.). Cold Climate/Rotation experience preferred. This is a fly-in, fly-out facility and will require day and night shifts. Vaccination against COVID-19 required for this site.

We are looking for those individuals with a strong work ethic and a good employment track-record. This role provides technical support and coaching to assist the department and the company to strive to achieve their goals of "ZERO HARM".

Key responsibilities for this role will include:

• Troubleshoot and repair of heavy duty and medium duty mining equipment such as dozers, loaders, excavators, graders, forklifts, skid steers, telehandlers, etc., by CAT, Sandvik, Tamrock and many others
• The disassembly/overhaul of engines or engine components, transmissions, drive systems components and other assemblies
• The diagnosis of equipment problems; identifying and replacing worn or broken parts as required, and making all necessary adjustments and alignments
• Preventative maintenance
• Keeping the shop clean
• Other duties as required

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

• A valid Heavy Equipment Technician/Heavy Duty Mechanic with a minimum of 5 years experience in repair and service of heavy equipment both in the shop and in the field
• Proven track record in safe work practices and quality workmanship
• Ability to work alone and unsupervised in remote areas
• Focused, energetic and organized with superior attention to detail and a sense of urgency
• Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Motivated and hard working with a professional attitude
• Ability to understand and execute verbal and written instructions and to interpret technical manuals and specifications
• Language: speak, read and write English (knowledge of Inuktitut would be an asset)
• Previous experience working in harsh Arctic temperatures an asset
• Previous mining experience is an asset