Mechanic

INTRO

Location: Upper Beaver

Rotation: 7 days in, followed by 7 days off OR 14 days in, followed by 14 days off

Closing Date: January 10, 2025

WHAT DO YOU VALUE IN A CAREER?

At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equality, family and responsibility. Why? Because they express who we are and they have helped us succeed in business for over 60 years.

WHAT DOES AGNICO EAGLE VALUE?

We value you – your unique set of skills and experience. We value your willingness to build those skills and make a meaningful contribution to our company. And, we value your commitment to treat every person on our team with respect, helping us to operate safely, protect the environment and make a positive contribution to our local communities.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Based at the Upper Beaver Site, we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Licensed Mechanic to join our Shaft team.

Agnico Eagle Mines' Upper Beaver Gold Project is situated on the traditional homelands of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation, Beaver house First Nation, Matachewan First Nation and Timiskaming First Nation. In honoring our relationships with and commitments to our Partner Nations, Agnico Eagle prioritizes the hiring of Members from these Nations. To support this commitment, Members from these Nations seeking employment opportunities at the Upper Beaver Gold Project are encouraged to self-identify during the job application process. This ensures that we can consider your application appropriately in line with our dedication to supporting our Partner Nations. 

Reporting to the Mechanic Superintendent, you will be an integral part of the Shaft Sinking Department, supporting the Upper Beaver Gold project. Your role will involve ensuring that all goals and objectives are met while upholding Agnico Eagle’s values, Health & Safety Code of Conduct, and environmental standards.

The Mechanic will be responsible for the maintenance of mine equipment within the Shaft Sinking Department.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Your responsibilities will include:

• Perform maintenance and repair  hoists, winches, shaft jumbos, and vertical shaft muckers.
• Maintain and repair surface compressors and ventilation fans.
• Conduct repairs on jack legs, stoppers, pluggers, and air pumps.
• Inspect and maintain Galloway and Equipping Deck
• Inspect hoist ropes, conveyances and perform rope cuts as required
• Service both light and heavy-duty equipment, including pickup trucks, loaders, and telehandlers.
• Responsible for the maintenance of mine equipment and facilities to insure their maximum contribution to the safety, quality and productivity of the operation
• Reads and interprets blueprints while carefully following manufacturer’s instructions
• Carries out working orders related to the preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance plan of the operation
• Ensures that the work areas, equipment and work practices comply with the regulatory codes, statutes and company requirements
• Liaises effectively with colleagues and managers regarding various work situations and the activities within the department
• All other duties as may be assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Our ideal candidate has:

• Shaft Sinking experience required
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma required
• Mechanic License required
• Possess a valid CWB welding certification.
• Hold a certification for performing poured rope socket procedures.
• Experience troubleshooting engines, hydraulic and electrical issues, etc.
• Experience reading & understanding hydraulic and electrical schematics
• Teamwork and self starting work ethic

Does this sound like you? If so, we would love to hear from you.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Together, we are building a world-class gold mine and our success is determined by the hard work and dedication of our team. All of our team members are rewarded with a competitive benefits package and on-the-job perks, including:

• Competitive salary
• Group benefits package
• Training and learning opportunities

Should you be the successful candidate for this role, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources Department to schedule an interview.