Lead Mechanic - Eleonore

Project: Eleonore (Newmont)
Location: James Bay area, Québec, Canada
Rotation : 14 days on, 14 days off
Shift work : 12 hours
Travel: Flight provided or travel paid to client’s provided charter flights from Rouyn-Noranda, Val d’Or, Chibougamau, Wemindji or Montréal.
Accommodation: Remote site - camp
Benefits : Redpath offers comprehensive benefits including, but not limited to, health, dental and vision care, life insurance, a pension plan and an employee assistance program.

Requirements: FMTM (Formation Modulaire du Québec) or equivalent (Ontario Underground Hard Rock Mining Common Core) Valid driver's license, General Explosives Permit, Drug screening 

Job Summary: 

The primary role of the Lead Mechanic is to perform preventive maintenance and repairs to diesel, electrical, hydraulic and air operated equipment. This includes mobile equipment hoists, compressors, drills, small tools and miscellaneous equipment of a similar nature. The Lead Mechanic is also responsible for making sure their subordinates' work meets quality standards and all tasks are completed safely and in a timely matter.

• Understand scope of work to be completed per project and plans. 

• Provide skilled mechanical work in diagnosing, repairing and maintaining a variety of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems 

• Schedule daily work priorities, maintain inventory and records for mechanic shop; and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. 

• Train apprentices and junior mechanics and assist other tradespersons as required

• Perform emergency repairs to equipment as required 

• To note any information that has or may affect the safety of equipment, i.e. log books, check sheets, etc. 

• To report to the supervisor any irregular circumstances or conditions related to his area of responsibility 

• To accurately fill out any preventative maintenance check sheet related to his work, i.e., work order, warehouse withdrawal slips 

• To be able to make decisions related to his workplace or equipment 

• Must be able to follow proper procedure to ensure safety and limit equipment damage 

• Familiar with underground Mobile equipment Braking regulations//testing and adjusting such components 

• Heavy Duty Mechanic Journeyperson preferred

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred 

• Minimum 3 years underground mechanical experience

• Basic literacy (read, write, basic math and read blue print) required 

• Maintenance experience on: Maclean equipment, Cat and Sandvik scoop and haulage truck, Sandvik Jumbo’s including Split Feed and miscellaneous project supporting equipment. 

• Welding experience as asset

• Ability to understand work from ladder flowcharts, schematics, sketches and wiring diagrams. 

• Ability to utilize and create excel spreadsheets, word documents and adobe reader 

• Government Regulations and interval testing for; Fire Suppression, 5 gas analysis, NDT, pressure vessels, tire & rim, crane etc… 

• Respectful of cultural differences