Heavy Duty Technician - Underground - NB

Moncton, NB
On-site
Posted Aug 25, 2026
1 position

$800–$850 / day

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Perform preventative maintenance, scheduled servicing, and diagnostic repairs on underground mobile mining equipment. Ensure safe and reliable operation of machinery while maintaining accurate service documentation and coordinating with site supervision.

Job details

Location: Nunavut, Canada Schedule: 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off (168 hours per rotation) Travel: Paid flights (charter out of Montreal) | Hotel provided | Per diem for travel days Matrix is seeking a Journeyman/Red Seal Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (or 2nd/3rd/4th-year apprentice) with a minimum of 3 years strong hands-on experience maintaining and troubleshooting heavy mobile and underground production equipment. This position is located in Nunavut with charter travel from Montreal. Equipment Experience Required: Technicians must have experience on the following equipment: Sandvik LH514 / LH517 Loader Sandvik TH551 Truck Sandvik production drilling equipment Maclean UG development equipment Bolters Cassette truck (and similar UG development units) Key Responsibilities Perform preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing Diagnose and repair equipment breakdowns to support production Complete mechanical and hydraulic repairs as required Inspect and maintain critical systems to ensure safe and reliable operation Maintain accurate maintenance records and service documentation Follow site safety procedures, policies, and work instructions Coordinate with supervision and operations regarding equipment readiness and downtime Compensation & Benefits Benefits after 90 days Winter work wear provided Tools provided Paid flights, hotel provided, and per diem for travel days Tickets/Certificates Required Heavy Equipment Technician diploma Journeyman/Red Seal considered (Red Seal is an asset) Welding experience considered an asset UG Common Core is an asset (not required) Experience Required Minimum 3 years as a licensed tradesperson in the mining industry Apprentices may be considered (2nd, 3rd, and 4th-year) where experience aligns with the required equipment background

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in the mining industry as a licensed tradesperson or apprentice. Must have specific experience with Sandvik and Maclean underground production equipment.