Light Vehicle Mechanic

Who Are We?

SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with five producing assets located in the USA, Turkey, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Turkey, and Canada.

SSR’s commitment to safety, collaboration, and excellence allows us to continue building upon our already strong foundation. With an industry-leading pipeline of projects, strong financial positioning, and talented employees, we look forward to our bright future!

Reporting to the Light Vehicle Supervisor, the Light Vehicle Mechanic typically works a rotating 5x4-day schedule. The mechanic repairs and maintains all light vehicle equipment through planned maintenance scheduling; monitors equipment; communicates equipment needs and issues; partners with operations departments and mobile planning to provide both tactical and strategic support for the needs of the mine to operate in an effective, efficient and safe manner.

The key responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

- Lead by example, in all of Marigold’s safety processes, ensuring safe practices are utilized while performing work.

- Utilizes computer technology and work order system to troubleshoot and repair light and medium duty vehicles, to include preventative maintenance and component replacement

- Implements continuous improvement of maintenance strategy that fully utilizes available workforce to achieve maximum equipment availability

- Interprets information from schematics, maintenance and parts manuals

- Performs work area housekeeping duties

- Determines if work areas are safe and free of hazards. Performs Field Level Risk Assessments

- Determines seriousness of problems and estimates time to make repairs

- Creates requisitions to order correct parts for procurement from the warehouse or supplier

- Responsible for compliance with company contamination control policies

Minimum Qualifications And Skill Requirements

- Strong understanding of MSHA regulations relating to mine equipment and maintenance practices (i.e. guarding, blocking, lock out-tag out)

- Clear understanding and willingness to observe and practice company SOPs and policies

- Unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship including immediately reporting and mitigating spills and other environmental impacts

- Ability to positively communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with various individuals: Crew, departments and organizational levels

- Strong, positive and effective communication skills, in English, using all normal forms of business communication are essential

- Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner

- Consistent attendance

- Excellent organizational and problem solving skills

- Understanding of failure and wear analysis

- Must be familiar with all aspect of vehicle operation

- Must understand the functions of the major components and systems

- Must have good analytical skills to diagnose problems and make decisions about the most suitable repairs

- Must be familiar with the different categories of lubricants and service parts

- Own and maintain required personal tools

Required Experience

- Demonstrated personal commitment to safe work practices

- Experience with operating forklifts and other related Maintenance equipment

- Experience with using basic power and hand tools

Strong experience in different aspects of light and medium vehicle maintenance, including electrical/electronic systems, engine performance and repair, heating and air conditioning, brakes, manual drive train and axles, automatic transmission, suspension, and steering

SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.