Journeyperson Welder

Job summary

Perform welding repairs and preventative maintenance on mining equipment such as draglines and coal-handling facilities. Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and maintain accurate records of all repair activities.

Job details

Position Summary This position is responsible for performing welding repairs and maintenance on draglines, coal-handling facilities, drills, and other mining-related equipment. Duties and Responsibilities Read and interpret blueprints or welding process specifications. Conduct inspections on mining and plant equipment and report any deficiencies. Troubleshoot and diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs. Perform preventative maintenance and operational performance checks on equipment. Respond to unplanned equipment outages and assist with preparing planned shutdowns. Maintain records of repairs and preventative maintenance activities. Operate welding truck, skid steer, forklift, tractor, boom truck, or cranes as required. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Red Seal Journeyperson Welder certification. Class 3 or 1 driver's license with air (A) endorsement is preferred. Previous experience in a mining environment is an asset. Ability to work 12-hour shifts, rotating days and nights. Ability to perform assigned tasks at heights (e.g. elevated boom point and mast of draglines). Schedule This position currently follows a 28-day shift rotation working day and night shifts from 6:00 to 6:00. The shift rotation is: 3 days, 2 off, 2 nights, 3 off, 2 days, 2 off, 3 nights, 2 off, 2 days, 3 off, 2 nights, 2 off. Location The Estevan Mine is located approximately 12 km from the city of Estevan and 16 km from the town of Bienfait. The successful candidate will be responsible for their own accommodations and transportation.

What you’ll do

Perform welding repairs and preventative maintenance on mining equipment such as draglines and coal-handling facilities. Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and maintain accurate records of all repair activities.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and a Red Seal Journeyperson Welder certification. Candidates must be capable of working 12-hour rotating shifts and performing tasks at significant heights.

Listed skills

• Heavy equipment operation · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Forklift operation · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Welding
• Blueprint reading
• Equipment maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Preventative maintenance
• Heavy equipment operation
• Inspection
• Safety compliance
• Mining equipment repair
• Crane operation
• Forklift operation
• Skid steer operation

Job areas

• Trades
• Manufacturing
• Energy
• Engineering

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