Mechanics on site provide safe, reliable maintenance and repair of heavy equipment, vehicles, and generators in a remote camp environment, including diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and support for daily site operations.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Safety
- Exercise stop-work authority when necessary
- Complete Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and risk assessments for each job
- Participate in daily tool box meetings and weekly safety meetings
- Comply with on-site safety programs
- Adhere to the company's hazard communication program for on-site hazardous chemicals.
Mechanical
- Conduct general maintenance of heavy equipment, light equipment, generators, passenger vehicles and ATV's
- Diagnose and repair all safety-related defects on vehicles and equipment
- Performs routine and preventive maintenance including oil changes and tune-ups.
- Performs tests on specific parts and systems to confirm proper mechanical function; ensures that all critical parts are examined.
- Identifies mechanical problems either visually or with computer diagnostic equipment.
- Examines critical parts and systems using a standard checklist.
- Repairs or replaces malfunctioning parts and systems such as brake pads, belts, water pumps, transmissions, and other mechanical parts.
- Plans and establishes timetable to complete repairs and maintenance.
- Visits job sites to inspect vehicles.
- Test drives vehicle to confirm safe and proper operation.
- Maintain inventory control on all parts and fluids
- Ensure tools and equipment are in good operating order
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Communication
- Report all safety, environmental and security incidents to site management immediately. Complete incident reports
QUALFICATIONS
Education and training
- Valid Driver License required. (Alaska residents >90 days must have a valid Alaska Driver License)
- Heavy Equipment Repair, Diesel Technician or related training (documented), certificate or diploma strongly preferred
Experience and Skills
Level 1
- A minimum of 1 year of experience maintaining modern diesel engines, gas engines, hydraulic and air systems.
- Experience or training with arc welding and gas cutting/welding is an asset.
Level 2
- A minimum of 2-5 years of experience maintaining modern diesel engines, gas engines, hydraulic and air systems.
- Experience with diagnostic procedures and diagnostic software.
- Proficient with arc and wireline welding and gas cutting/welding.
Level 3
- A minimum of 6 years of experience maintaining modern diesel engines, gas engines, hydraulic and air systems.
- Proficient in the use of diagnostic procedures and diagnostic software.
- Expert in arc and wireline welding and gas cutting/welding.
All Levels
- Ability to work effectively in a team setting
- Extensive knowledge of all aspects of vehicle repair
- Good mechanical repair skills
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to read and interpret repair manuals, labels, instruction manuals and Safety Data Sheets as well as to record daily notes and shared logs
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable to change
- Knowledge of and ability to carry out safe remote operational procedures
- Ability to deal tactfully with camp staff, contractors and visitors
- Ability to follow instructions effectively and in a timely manner
- Ability to perform heavy work, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Ability to work for long periods in a remote location
This is a seasonal position, expected to work from April to October, with a rotational schedule.