Responsibilities:

• Inspect, isolate, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical malfunctions and equipment using various test instruments; maintain and repair mechanical systems; test mechanical equipment for safety and efficiency; fabricate mechanical parts; participates in the maintenance and operation of mechanical tools and equipment used by the operation
• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain mechanical systems including motors, controls, scales, and other equipment
• Test & monitor mechanical systems, equipment, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem
• Ensures the proper function of mechanical safety devices
• Installs, troubleshoots and repairs new equipment and systems
• Monitors’ work done for adherence to legislated requirements
• Assists in the writing of specifications for repairs and new construction
• Maintains appropriate service and repair records
• Analyze and responds safely and appropriately to routine and emergency calls for repairs and service
• Follows blueprints to determine the location of equipment and to conform to the building and safety codes
• Any other duties as assigned by management

Basic Requirements:

• High School Graduate or GED equivalency
• Department of Labour certificate for a Licensed Industrial Mechanical Millwright
• Minimum 4 years or 8000 hours of on-the-job millwright maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated competency in preventative, predictive, basic care practices, and computerized maintenance management systems; strong leadership and Total Productive Maintenance experience; Six Sigma training is a plus
• Prior experience demonstrating effective leadership skills
• Demonstrable teamwork and maturity with a strong work ethic
• Fluency in spoken and written English

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of mechanical components and how they work
• Knowledge of safety procedures and precautions to be observed in the maintenance and installation of mechanical equipment
• The ability to advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous
• Knowledge of the mining process and equipment associated with such (pumps, bearing, compressors, valves, conveyors, crushing and screening equipment, mobile equipment, hydraulic, mechanical and pneumatic systems, etc.)
• Knowledge of materials, tools, equipment and systems used in the mechanical trade
• Knowledge of regulations pertaining to the mechanical trade.
• Knowledge of the methods and practices followed in the maintenance of tools, machinery, and equipment
• Knowledge of providing estimates for: time, cost and materials for mechanical projects

Skills:

• Ability to operate and use required tools and equipment skillfully and safely
• Ability to install, maintain, and repair mechanical apparatuses
• Ability to carry out detailed, written or oral instructions
• Excellent math skills required
• Demonstrated ability to assess organizational and people issues, provide coaching and mentoring, and deliver solutions that improve facility performance
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, strong organization and prioritization skills
• Demonstrates the ability to apply appropriate conflict management strategies to ensure conflicts are resolved to the benefit of all parties
• Establishes and maintains highly productive working relationships across the organization with all groups within the region and the company; demonstrating respect for conflicting points of view, listens to others, and builds strong working relationships
• Demonstrates good computer skills i.e. word, basic excel, maintenance programs and SAP an asset
• Uses quality management skills to ensure all procedures and work activities conform to work specifications and standards
• Demonstrates the ability to work autonomously with an emphasis on being results oriented
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, safety rules, procedure manuals, operating and maintenance instructions
• Ability to write simple correspondence and present information to other employees

Physical Demands;

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions provided such accommodations to not create undue hardship to the company.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arm; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell; and is occasionally required to stand. Additionally, the job required the employee to work on occasion at heights (includes ability to work from elevated platforms, ladders, etc.) Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Must be able to handle hazardous materials safely and tolerate exposure to mechanical and other environmental hazards. Must wear the required safety apparel in all areas of the job function.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; in outside weather conditions and is frequently exposed to petroleum products, and wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, provided such accommodations do not create undue hardship to the company.