Apprentice Mechanical

The Apprentice - Mechanical role is an excellent way to join the Haile Gold Mine team and gain experience in heavy equipment mechanics in the mining industry.

• Performs required maintenance such as changing oil greasing and replacing parts on a scheduled and unscheduled basis
• Operate pressure washer
• Wash heavy equipment
• Empty trash cans
• Performs other work required
• Perform all assigned tasks with limited supervision
• Performs all duties and activities in a manner that conforms to safety requirements

Qualifications :

On-the-job experience and vocational training

Additional Information :

Key Result Areas & Measures

• Excellent and demonstrated commitment to safety & health interacting with maintenance shop personnel to ensure activities are completed without compromise to the safety and health of all personnel.
• Focus on visible felt leadership spending at minimum 50% of time interacting with the technicians.
• Ensure key performance measures are actively reviewed with the technicians targeting fleet availability.
• Positive and enthusiastic team member seeking to assist and mentor others.
• Rigorous and thorough management for completing scheduled / unscheduled activities to minimize the production impact of the equipment being down for maintenance activities.
• Actively and constructively communicate opportunities for improvement / development to technicians consistently updating individuals as to their current job performance.
• Maintain rigorous housekeeping habits of all maintenance work areas.
• Maintain maintenance shift reports area inspections planned general inspections dispatch reporting data and employee evaluations.
• Maintain good working relationships with key vendors / manufacturers such as Linder (Komatsu) Blanchard (Cat)
• Provide technical support and training to the PM and repair technicians.
• Submit - at minimum - one Field Level Risk Assessment daily.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand sit demonstrate manual dexterity climb stairs talk hear and see.
• Must be Fit for Duty: Able to lift and carry 50lbs overhead climb ladders work at heights etc.
• Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions: wind rain sun.
• Work is in a surface mine setting which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity.
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine environment including hard hat hearing protection safety glasses safety footwear and as needed respirator rubber steel-toe boots protective clothing gloves and any other protective equipment as required.
• Haile Gold Mine Inc. promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing.

WHATS ON OFFER:

• Competitive salary short-term and long-term bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including health vision and dental insurance 401K and more
• Great residential location between Columbia SC and Charlotte NC.
• Supportive work environment with a focus on safety and teamwork
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

YOU MATTER: OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believe a variety of perspectives are not only welcome they are essential to our success. Should you require any assistance applying for this opportunity please contact us at

Must be eligible to work in the USA - Posting will remain open for 14 days

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time