Mine Maintenance Mechanic

About the position

SSR Mining Inc. is seeking a Heavy Duty Mechanic to join our team. Reporting to the rotating shift Supervisor, the mechanic will work a rotating 5/4 days/nights schedule. The primary responsibility of the mechanic is to repair and maintain all hauling and support equipment through planned maintenance scheduling. This role involves monitoring equipment, communicating equipment needs and issues, and partnering with operations departments and mobile planning to ensure the mine operates effectively, efficiently, and safely.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example in all of Marigold's safety processes, ensuring safe practices are utilized while performing work.
• Utilize computer technology and a work order system to troubleshoot and repair heavy equipment, including preventative maintenance and component replacement.
• Implement continuous improvement of maintenance strategy that fully utilizes available workforce to achieve maximum equipment availability.
• Interpret information from schematics, maintenance and parts manuals.
• Perform work area housekeeping duties.
• Determine if work areas are safe and free of hazards; perform Field Level Risk Assessments.
• Determine severity of equipment down times and estimate time to make repairs.
• Order correct parts for procurement from the warehouse or supplier.
• Ensure compliance with company contamination control policies.
• Commit to environmental stewardship by immediately reporting and mitigating spills and other environmental impacts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English using all standard forms of business communication.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Clear understanding and willingness to observe and practice company SOPs and policies.
• Strong understanding of safety policies and procedures relating to mine equipment and maintenance practices (i.e. guarding, blocking, lock out tag out).
• Knowledge and skills to operate and understand diagnostic equipment including computerized instrumentation.
• Consistent attendance is required.
• Valid Driver License.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong experience in heavy equipment - hydraulic and electrical systems preferred.
• Understanding of failure and wear analysis.