Apprentice Heavy Duty Mechanic

Job No: PVG202010324
Location: Northwestern, BC

Welcome to the Brucejack Mine!

We are Pretivm – a Canadian mining company, headquartered in Vancouver, BC and the proud owner of the Brucejack Gold Mine. Brucejack Mine is a 3,800 tonnes-per-day high-grade gold underground mine located in northwestern British Columbia, approximately 65 kilometres north of Stewart.

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring a safe, comfortable and diverse working environment. We are working closely with our neighbours – the local communities and First Nations - to provide employment.

About the Opportunity:  

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Heavy Duty Mechanic to join the Brucejack Mine in Northwestern, British Columbia.

This position is located at Pretium Exploration Inc.'s "Pretivm" Brucejack site within the Mobile Maintenance Department. The positions primary report is to the Shop Supervisor or designates. 

This position ensures all mechanical mobile equipment related to the building construction and site operations are maintained in safe and working order. This position also ensures compliance with all Pretivm Health & Safety and other relevant policies and regulations. 

Responsibilities:

Perform the following duties, with safety being the number one priority under the guidance of qualified journeymen:

  • Check bulldozers, cranes, graders, excavators, and other heavy construction and mining equipment for proper performance and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions. 
  • Complete regular PMs (Preventative Maintenance) on mobile equipment, generators, and other fixed equipment. 
  • Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine the extent of repair required. 
  • Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components or systems, using hand and power tools. 
  • Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications. 
  • Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment. 
  • Service attachment and working tools such as harvesting and tillage equipment, blades, ploughs, winches, and side booms. 
  • Participate in any other site specific training. 

Qualifications:

  • Previous experience and knowledge in the Heavy Duty Mechanical trade is an asset. 
  • Previously completed Pre Apprenticeship Heavy Duty Mechanic program is an asset. 

Skills:

  • Must have a strong desire to learn, be mentored, and work in a team environment. 
  • Mechanical aptitude and knowledge of mechanical repair. 
  • Previous experience with Heavy Duty machinery would be an asset. 
  • Previous experience with maintenance of underground mobile equipment would be an asset. 
  • Valid Class 5 driver's license with clean driver's abstract. 
  • Certification in workplace hazardous materials information system (WHMIS).
  • Certification in Transportation of dangerous goods (TDG).

Additional Requirements:

  • Work at remote location (camp) on a 13 days on/13 day off rotation
  • Able to pass a pre-employment medical screening
  • Must be able to lift/move up to 50lbs throughout a work shift 
  • Be able maintain high levels of performance over 12-hour shifts
  • Able to work in areas of extreme weather conditions
  • Able to work in close quarters with the team
  • Pretivm promotes a drug and alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol testing

What we can offer you:

We are committed to ensuring that all of our team members are kept healthy and safe. To achieve this, we provide comfortable camp accommodations, as well as balanced meals prepared by our culinary team. 

Team members can expect access to TV and wifi, our on-site gym and a variety of recreational activities. 

All of our team members are also rewarded with a host of great benefits, including:

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications.
  • Extended medical benefits and wellness coverage.

It is important to note that the wellbeing of our team is our top priority. As such, we promote a drug and alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR AN EXCITING NEW CHALLENGE JOIN PRETIVM AND THE BRUCEJACK MINE TODAY!

 

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