Commercial Mechanic

based, well-diversified, growing precious metals producer with five wholly-owned operations: the Las Chispas silver-gold mine in Sonora, Mexico, the Palmarejo gold-silver complex in Chihuahua, Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company wholly-owns the Silvertip polymetallic critical minerals exploration project in British Columbia.
Coeur Alaska’s Kensington mine comprises an underground, hard-rock gold mine, associated milling facilities and a campsite in the historic Berners Bay Mining District, 45 miles north-northwest of Juneau. The mine is accessed via company transportation including bus rides and a boat ride through Lynn Canal.
Coeur Alaska is an integral part of the local community and actively supports education and workforce development programs, environmental stewardship efforts, arts and culture, and local nonprofit agencies through monetary investments, in-kind support, and employee volunteerism.
Approximately 380 miners, mechanics, engineers, operators, geologists, environmental technicians, exploration, and business leaders operate the Kensington mine. The Mobile Mechanic will report to the Mobile Maintenance Supervisor and is responsible for safe and efficient operation and maintenance of surface and underground mining equipment. The schedule for this position is 14 days on at the mine site located about 45-miles north of Juneau, accessible only through company transportation, and 14 days off.
Stop work for safety concerns and abide by safety best practices, policies, and procedures.
Responsible for pre-shift inspection of work areas and equipment.
Employees must comply with all company policies including, but not limited to: attendance, safety, environmental, and HR policies.
Employees are responsible for understanding and complying with the Environment, Health, Safety, and Social Responsibility Policies.
Maintenance and Repair
Maintain and repair surface and/or underground mobile mining equipment such as drills, bolters, loaders, haul trucks, and heavy and light-duty support equipment.
Perform proper troubleshooting and repairs to maintain equipment availability.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components of mobile mining equipment.
Diesel and gas engine troubleshooting and repair skills.
Intermediate welding and fabrication.
Perform in-depth preventive maintenance (PMs) to identify and resolve issues before they lead to equipment breakdowns.
Maintain accurate documentation of all maintenance activities.
Communicate equipment status and repair needs with supervisors and team members.
Monitor equipment performance and report anomalies promptly.
Assist in training new technicians on standard procedures and safety protocols.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Certification/degree in Heavy Equipment Mechanical Maintenance for a vocational tech school or equivalent work history.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and communicate clearly (verbally and in writing) with all mine site personnel.
Preference given to Alaska residents.
extreme cold, extreme heat, potentially hazardous wildlife; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; This position may require work on nights, weekends and rotating shifts; shift schedules require residency in camp during work rotations.
After you apply, you will receive an email confirming the receipt of your application. Please allow up to 4 weeks for review of your application as many hiring managers work a rotational schedule that results in longer review periods. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to speak to every applicant individually. It is the policy of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its direct and indirect United States subsidiaries (the “Company”) to provide equal opportunity employment to all Employees and applicants for employment. xrczosw No person working at the Company's facilities in the United States is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.