Mobile Mechanic - Juneau, United States - Coeur Mining

Description

Job Description

Our purpose statement is, We Pursue a Higher Standard. Everything we do is fueled by this statement; it is our foundation and inspiration for our actions every day. At Coeur, we PROTECT our people, places and planet, DEVELOP quality resources, growth and plans, and DELIVER impactful results through teamwork.

Coeur Mining, Inc. is a well-diversified growing precious metals producer with five operations in North America. Coeur's wholly owned operations include the Palmarejo gold-silver complex in Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska, the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota and the Silvertip silver-zinc-lead mine in British Columbia. In addition, the Company has interests in several precious metals exploration projects throughout North America. Coeur's headquarters are located in Chicago, IL.

Coeur Alaska, Inc., a subsidiary of Coeur Mining, one of the world's leading primary silver companies and a significant gold producer, is seeking a Mobile Maintenance Technician for its Kensington underground gold mine. The Kensington mine and associated milling facilities are located within the Berners Bay Mining District on the east side of Lynn Canal about 45 miles north-northwest of Juneau, Alaska.

The Mine Maintenance Technician must be able to live and work in a camp environment at the Kensington Mine site. Successful candidates will work a 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off rotational schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and repair surface and /or underground mobile mining equipment such as Drills, Bolters, Loaders, Haul Trucks and Heavy and Light duty support equipment.
• Intermediate welding and fabrication.
• Diesel and gas engine trouble shooting and repair skills.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic and electrical components of mobile mining equipment.
• 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. Employees must protect the environment and their own safety, as well as those around them.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements:

• Ability to work safe and promote safe behavior in others.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certification/Degree in Heavy Equipment Mechanical Maintenance for a vocational tech school preferred or equivalent work history.
• Excellent analytical, technical, communication, and problem solving skills are necessary.
• Must have own hand tools.
• Employees may be frequently exposed to underground work environments; outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions; extreme cold, extreme heat, potentially hazardous wildlife; moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; explosives and vibration. The noise level in most work environments is usually very loud. This position may require work on nights, weekends and rotating shifts; shift schedules require residency in camp during work rotations.
• Specific vision requirements for this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Sets high standards for self and others, builds trust, and takes accountability.
• Preference given to Alaskan residents.

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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. 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.