Agnico Eagle Mines – Mine Maintenance Supervisor (Shovel & Drills) – Cochrane, ON

Company: Agnico Eagle Mines

Location: Cochrane, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Fri, 01 Aug 2025 23:53:36 GMT

Job description: Reporting to the Mine Maintenance Superintendent, you will be part of the Maintenance Department. You will be responsible for providing support to the Mobile Maintenance team by being accountable for directing the workforce in daily mechanical and electrical maintenance activities for all mining and mobile equipment, while ensuring compliance with all safety and regulatory procedures. You will ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle’s values, Health & Safety Code of Conduct and the environment.

  • Overseeing and providing expertise for all mechanical and electrical activities related to mining and mobile equipment maintenance;
  • Leading and coaching team members in the achievement of maintenance safety and productivity targets;
  • Developing and implementing standards and procedures that meet all statutory and regulatory requirements;
  • Assisting in the preparation of maintenance operating cost forecasts, budgets, and monthly maintenance reports;
  • Scheduling and planning electrical and mechanical maintenance to maximize equipment availability and reduce downtime.

Qualifications

  • Ontario provincial or inter-provincial (Red Seal) trade certificate is preferred
  • 10 years’ experience in a maintenance capacity
  • 5 years’ experience supervisory experience
  • Sound interpersonal and management skills with the ability to lead and motivate a team of employees;
  • Experience with open pit mining equipment, with electrical shovels and drills being a strong asset
  • Experience working at a remote work site is an asset;
  • Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint.

Your Work Schedule:

  • Schedule: 14/14 schedule at our Detour Lake Mine
  • Accommodations and meals are provided on site at no cost to the employee. Agnico Eagle provides transportation to and from the mine site and will accommodate to cover other travelling expenses according to your location of residence in Canada.

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Big Country Equipment Repair – Heavy Equipment Technician (Drills) – Ontario

Company: Big Country Equipment Repair

Location: Ontario

Expected salary:

Job date: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 07:42:23 GMT

Job description: Location: Ontario
Base Rate: $62.50/hr.
OT: 4 hours daily paid out at $93.75/hr.
Schedule: 14X14 – 12-hour days
Night Shift Premium: $1.25/hr.
Accommodations: Camp Provided
Flights Paid: Yes, fly into the location from any major airport in Canada
Tools Provided: Yes, you will be working out of brand-new fully tooled service trucks
Travel Time: Paid to and from the site daily and at each end of your setAbout UsBig Country Equipment is a BC-based heavy equipment service repair company that works with resource-based customers in the construction, forestry, mining, and oil and gas sectors in Western Canada. Since our founding in 2017, we have grown rapidly from a one-truck operation to over 100 employees and a fleet of more than 30 fully equipped service trucks, providing 24/7 support to customers throughout Western Canada.We are looking for skilled and career-minded Drill Mechanics to join our team. This position is based at multiple locations across Canada., primarily servicing surface drills used in open-pit mining operations.Duties and Responsibilities

  • Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair surface drills and related heavy equipment used in mining and construction.
  • Perform maintenance and repairs on hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical. systems on rotary, percussion, and DTH (Down the Hole) surface drills.
  • Conduct transmission, drive-train, and engine repairs, including replacing components and performing system diagnostics.
  • Utilize computerized and other testing equipment to determine faults and necessary repairs.
  • Read and interpret service manuals, work orders, and schematics to determine required procedures.
  • Carry out both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair tasks.
  • Perform preventative maintenance to maximize equipment uptime and minimize breakdowns.
  • Ensure proper documentation of service work, including detailed reports on repairs performed.
  • Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work area.
  • Collaborate with site supervisors, mechanics, and other team members to ensure operational efficiency.

Job RequirementsExperience & Certifications:

  • Minimum of 3 years of recent experience as a Drill Mechanic, preferably working out of a service truck in mining or heavy construction environments.
  • Journeyman Heavy Duty Off-Road Technician or equivalent certification required.
  • Experience with off-road mobile mining and construction equipment with varied brands and models will be considered an asset.
  • Red Seal certification required.
  • Strong experience with surface drill brands such as Epiroc, Sandvik, Atlas Copco, Komatsu, and Caterpillar,
  • Extensive knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems on surface drills.
  • Ability to read hydraulic and electrical schematics to troubleshoot complex issues.

Technical Skills:

  • Solid experience diagnosing and troubleshooting surface drill components.
  • Strong electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair skills.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Must be able to work professionally with co-workers and customers.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

  • Must be willing to work in an alcohol and drug-free camp environment.
  • Physically fit – ability to lift 50 lbs. comfortably.
  • Must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions and environments.
  • Comfortable working long shifts in remote locations.

All Successful Candidates Must:

  • Be proficient in English, both verbally and in writing.
  • Have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
  • Pass a Criminal Record Check.
  • Provide a clean 5-year driver’s abstract.
  • Pass an 8-panel drug test (including marijuana) and an alcohol breath test.
  • Not be seeking sub-contractor roles (we are not offering sub-contractor opportunities at this time).

We want to thank everyone for applying, however, only applicants that possess the required knowledge and experience will be contacted for an interview.