Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics (Maintenance & Trades)

Full Time

  Nyrstar (http://www.nyrstar.com/)

  Myra Falls, British Columbia, Canada

Nyrstar is a leading global multi-metals company, producing significant quantities of essential resources - zinc and lead, as well as other metals such as silver, gold and copper. We are present across the globe with Mining and Smelting Operations in North America, South America, Europe and Australia, and our Corporate Headquarters is located in Zurich, Switzerland. www.nyrstar.com

For our Myra Falls mine, we are currently looking to hire:

Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics

This exciting role is located at Nyrstar’s Myra Falls operation, part of the Americas group, with the closest community being Campbell River, on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Campbell River is situated along the Georgia Strait, and has around 31,000 residents. Campbell River is a city that enjoys an exceptional quality of life including year round outdoor activities such as skiing, hiking, boating, biking, fishing, hunting, all amidst a mild climate. This is truly your opportunity to live and work in a community in which many local residents refer to simply as “paradise”.

Nyrstar Myra Falls is located in spectacular Strathcona Provincial Park, which is a testament to our environmental commitment – the only North American underground mine operating in a provincial park. Surrounded by mountains and lakes, the 1.5 hour trip to the mine has some of the world’s most impressive views. A location like this, both for living and working is rare in the mining industry.

Main tasks and responsibilities

  • Mobile Equipment: heavy trucks, dump trucks, diesel or diesel-electric mining machinery and equipment
  • Stationary diesel engines
  • Fuel injection systems, exhaust systems, cooling systems, air conditioning systems, lubrication systems, engine control systems, major internal engine repairs or overhaul, installation and alignment of engines and machinery
  • Ability to read and understand electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic schematics
  • Compliance with QA/QC protocols
  • Work in a safe and confident manner and comply with all the Site Safety Procedures

Qualifications and Experience

  • Minimum of Grade 12 diploma
  • Must be a ticketed (IP) HD Mechanic
  • Working knowledge of the SAP system is desirable
  • Must be able to properly lift 50 lbs

Competencies

 

  • Keep maintenance reports and documentation
  • Excellent organizational, time management and communication skills
  • Must be able to work with minimal supervision
  • Ability to work shift work
  • Attention to detail
  • Must be comfortable working in an underground environment
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure
  • Motivated, flexible, reliable and friendly
  • Ability to use initiative and pre-empt maintenance needs
  • Must be able to work effectively individually and as a team member

 

What does working for Nyrstar mean?

We employ around 7’000 people across five continents. We are proud of our culture that is based on the elements of the Nyrstar Way: Prevent Harm, Keep our Word, Take Bold Decisions, Be Open and Honest, Create Value, Use Innovative and Creative Thinking, Be Driven. Our company culture promotes and rewards excellence. As we continue to execute our business strategy, our workforce continues to grow and diversify. We value dynamic and motivated professionals who can demonstrate the elements of the Nyrstar Way. We offer a challenging and rewarding career in a global company that focuses on growth, operational excellence and industry leadership.