What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mine Maintenance Mechanic position at SSR Mining?
Who Are We?
SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with assets located in the four jurisdictions including the USA, Türkiye , Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Türkiye , and Canada .
SSR Mining is committed to delivering excellence through the contributions of our dedicated employees. With an industry-leading pipeline of projects, strong financial positioning, and talented employees, we aim to continue building on our strong foundation – we have high expectations for the future
Job Description:
General Objectives:
Reporting to the rotating shift Supervisor, the heavy duty mechanic typically works a rotating 5/4 days/nights schedule. The mechanic repairs and maintains all hauling and support equipment through planned maintenance scheduling; monitors equipment; communicates equipment needs and issues; partners with operations departments and mobile planning to provide both tactical and strategic support for the needs of the mine to operate in an effective, efficient and safe manner.
Key Areas of Responsibilities & Duties:
The key responsibilities of the Mechanic include, but are not limited to the following:
- Lead by example, in all of Marigold's safety processes, ensuring safe practices are utilized while performing work.
- Utilizes computer technology and a work order system to troubleshoot and repair heavy equipment, including preventative maintenance and component replacement.
- Implements continuous improvement of maintenance strategy that fully utilizes available workforce to achieve maximum equipment availability.
- Interprets information from schematics, maintenance and parts manuals.
- Performs work area housekeeping duties.
- Determines if work areas are safe and free of hazards. Performs Field Level Risk Assessments.
- Determines severity of equipment down times and estimates time to make repairs.
- Ability to order correct parts for procurement from the warehouse or supplier.
- Responsible for compliance with company contamination control policies.
- Unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship including immediately reporting and mitigating spills and other environmental impacts.
- Other Duties assigned
Required Skills:
- Must be able to communicate effectively, in English using all standard forms of business communication
- Excellent organizational and problem solving skills
- Clear understanding and willingness to observe and practice company SOPs and policies
- Strong understanding of safety policies and procedures relating to mine equipment and maintenance practices (i.e. guarding, blocking, lock out tag out)
- Knowledge and skills to operate and understand diagnostic equipment including computerized instrumentation
- Consistent attendance
Valid Driver License
Required Experience:
- Own and maintain required personal tools as per the technician's level of expertise
- Individuals with strong experience in heavy equipment - hydraulic and electrical systems preferred
Understanding of failure and wear analysis
SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.