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Eagle Mine, LLC
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
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What they do
A Heavy Equipment Mechanic maintains and repairs heavy equipment like construction vehicles and fire trucks.
$56,879 / year median in Michigan
+12% projected growth
Job Description
MAIN PURPOSE
The Heavy Equipment Mechanic is responsible for maintaining and repairing mine production drills, trucks, muckers, and other mining equipment. They are also in charge of performing preventative maintenance (PMs), as well as scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on all mobile equipment within the mine. This position will involve working in both underground and surface environments.MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES/ACTIVITIES
Perform routine inspections, lubrication, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on all underground mining Equipment Perform all mobile maintenance duties on mobile equipment which includes, but is not limited to, drills, bolters, trucks, muckers, shotcrete mixers Maintaining a high standard of housekeeping in all work areas to provide a safe and healthy workplace for all employees, contractors, and vendors Read, interpret, understand and utilize mechanical drawings, hydraulic schematics, electrical drawings, and OEM manuals and procedures Commission, maintain, and repair mine production drills, trucks, muckers, and troubleshoot / repairCANBUS/RCS/TCAD
drill rig systems and instruments Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues as well as develop effective repair solutions to prevent equipment breakdowns. Perform scheduled tasks to extend the lifespan of equipment Such as, Preventative Maintenance (PMs), Planned component replacement (PCRs), major and minor repairs. Conduct systematic checks of pneumatic, lubrication, hydraulics, and fire suppression systems. Adhere to all safety protocols, company policies, and state/federal regulations to maintain a safe and compliant work environment. Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs in SAP. Ability to operate equipment such as overhead cranes, forklifts, boom trucks and underground mining equipment. Ability to weld, use cutting torch, and fabricate. Train and mentor junior mobile maintenance technicians. Other duties as assigned.EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Three (3) years of experience with mobile maintenance in a mining environment preferred. Six (6) years' experience as a heavy equipment mechanic preferred. Mobile Maintenance certifications highly regarded. Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems of heavy equipment required. Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, and technical drawings. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required. Proficiency in SAP preferred. Must be willing and able to work independently with a high safety standard.KEY PERSONAL COMPETENCIES
Action Oriented- Initiates timely action to address important issues. Collaborates
- Encourages unity rather than us vs. them thinking Commitment
- committed to personal development and a culture of continues improvement Flexibility
- Able to think quickly and make sound decisions in a rapidly changing environment Communicates Effectively
- Clear, concise, and professional in communication. Decision Quality
- Considers various inputs, criteria, and trade-offs to arrive at effective decisions and recommendations. Ensures accountability
- Follows through on commitments. Manages Ambiguity
- Accepts needed change despite the uncertainty it brings. Reliability
- Can be counted on to be punctual and maintain a high standard of attendance