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Title posted on CareerBeacon - Heavy Duty Mechanic
Posted on May 02, 2024 by Employer details Vale Canada
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Want to work with leading technology? Who We Are: Welcome to Vale. Our purpose is to improve life and transform the future. Together. We value our workforce and strive to offer continuous training and career development opportunities for our people.Vale Base Metals is one of the world's largest producers of high-quality nickel and an important producer of copper and responsibly sourced cobalt. With headquarters in Toronto, Canada, and operations in Newfoundland & Labrador, Ontario, Manitoba, UK, Indonesia, and Brazil, we are delivering the critical building blocks for a cleaner, greener future.Applying the latest technologies to sustainably mine the critical minerals that power electric vehicles, build renewable energy solutions, and help develop life-saving medical equipment is at the heart of what we do.We have a proud history of mining in Manitoba. Our operations in Thompson, with two operating mines, is located in the awe-inspiring heart of the northern boreal region. It has a strong future in mining and milling, with an ongoing mission to grow as a safe, prosperous, and sustainable nickel producer. We invite you to be part of our evolution.Our Team: The Heavy Duty Mechanic is integral for employee safety and Vale's long term operating strategy. Members of this team will work at the T3 Mine to ensure the mobile fleet is effectively contributing to the production profile. Team members are also involved in the development of long-term and short-term maintenance initiatives, practices and procedures. The OpportunityWe are currently seeking Heavy Duty Mechanics to join our Maintenance Department in Thompson, Manitoba. This is a permanent position.As a Heavy Duty Mechanic, you will be responsible for repairing, troubleshooting, adjusting, overhauling, servicing and maintaining underground mobile mining equipment. Your experience and skills will contribute to scheduled or emergency repairs, and preventative maintenance work to be done in the shop or field. Additionally, in this position, you will.Inspect, diagnose, adjust, repair, assemble, replace and test internal combustion, electric mobile equipment and electric/hydraulic production equipment and related systems.Perform metal welding, excluding pressure welding.Align with work safety policies and safety regulations.Report deviations to established procedures.Respond to emergency situations as required.Follow established Company Health, Safety, and Environment policies and procedures.About YouEducation: The ideal candidate will have an Inter-Provincial Red Seal (Certificate of Qualification) as an Heavy Duty Mechanic.Experience:Minimum 4 years of industrial experience is preferred.Skills:Thorough knowledge of Braking systems on large mobile equipmentDemonstrated understanding of hydraulic systems on mobile equipment Experience installing, maintaining and repairing equipment (differentials, touque converters and power transmissions, air and liquid cooled DPU controlled diesel engines) are considered an asset. Experience with 24 VDC wiring/control systemsMechanical and hydraulic blueprint reading is considered an asset. How can Vale grow your career? The Heavy Duty Mechanic is a critical position that will allow the right candidate to grow their career in our mining and exploration activities in Canada. Additionally, Vale Canada offers a series of benefits including: Competitive salary.Attractive pension and benefits (company paid core coverage, health, dental and disability plans) Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation, sick, top up for maternity/parental) Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth. Grow your career in a large and global company, and mining industry leader.Employee Family Assistance Program.Online training and career development opportunities.Opportunities to advise and oversee the design, budget and construction of new mines and expansions.Why ThompsonThompson is known as the "Hub of the North." The town was- LocationThompson, MB
- SalaryNot available
- Terms of employment Full time
- Start date Starts as soon as possible
- Source CareerBeacon #1939094
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