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THIESS Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic in COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS, Utah
ABOUT THIESS
Started in Australia in 1933, Thiess is a more than 90-year-old, enduring company. Today, we're a $4 billion world-class, global organization, specializing in sustainable resources solutions, including mining services, land reclamation, and engineering and technology consulting. With 12,000 employees and growing, our workforce has the skills, experience, and resourcefulness to realize opportunities, respond to project challenges, optimize solutions and bring lasting value to our clients.
We're currently embarking on an exciting journey to a more sustainable future, as we rise to the challenges of climate risk and opportunities abounding in the global energy transition. We recognize the world needs mined commodities to achieve the economic, social and environmental transformation it desires. But, the world also needs mining to reset for the future.
North America is an important part of that future, and we're thrilled to introduce our business, and our unique approach to contract mining, to Salt Lake City and the surrounding Intermountain West region.
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ROLE OVERVIEW
Thiess is seeking a Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic to support our mining team on our project site near Leadville, Colorado. The Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic will be responsible for safe repair of mobile equipment including mining excavator, loader, haul trucks, water truck, dozers and graders.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform electrical, hydraulic and mechanical repairs
- Preventative maintenance, in-shop and in the mine/pit
- Diagnose and troubleshoot
- As needed; weld steel components with welding equipment as specified by layouts, engineering drawings, work orders, and/or verbal instructions
- Comply with all safety, health and environmental rules and procedures
- While meeting safety standards, work with your team to maximize productivity and minimize downtime
Performs other duties as assigned
DESIRED SKILLS
- Welding experience with mobile, heavy mining equipment
Hitachi Excavator (5600-7) or Liebherr Truck (T264) experience
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 5 years heavy equipment mechanic experience in an open cut mining environment
- Experience working on :CAT 789, LIE T264, KOM 830E, HIT EX5600, LIE R996 size equipment and greater
- Experience with the following; major component replacement, overhauls, and machine rebuilds in a mining environment
- Mobile equipment diagnostics
- Must be fluent in the English language
EDUCATION
- High School diploma or equivalent
- MSHA Part 48 Certification (Thiess will provide training if needed)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Able to lift 50 pounds
- Able to live and work at high altitudes (12,000 ft. elevation) for a week at a time
- Able to work in extreme winter conditions with temperatures regularly below zero degrees Fahrenheit
- Able to stand for extended periods of time, walk long distances, and climb ladders
- Able to work for extended 12-hour shifts
- Can work night shifts (5:30 p.m. -- 5:30 a.m.) seven days at a time and properly manage fatigue
- No auditory or visual impairments restricting the ability to see distances while driving and clearly discern auditory and visual alerts/alarms (not including color blindness)
Quick response/reaction times Arm-hand steadiness and manual dexterity
WHAT WE OFFER
- A work environment where safety is always the number one priority. Our safety-first culture guides our overarching objective - to keepeveryone safe every day.
- A permanent position working directly for Thiess, the world's largest mining services provider.
- A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with project premiums and bonuses.
- Comprehensive medical benefits including private health insurance with 100% premium coverage for the employees and competitively subsidized private health insurance for immediate family.
- 401K retirement savings benefit with employer matching contributions.
- Career development and opportunities locally, domestic within the US, and potentially globally.
Leave for all of life's reasons.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- All necessary tools will be provided
- Work schedule: 7 days on, 7 days off, rotating 12-hour shifts both days and nights
- Fly-in, fly-out opportunities for those who live out-of-state (travel expenses paid), drive-in, drive-out opportunities for those who live in-state (travel reimbursement)
- Working at high elevation with cold, snowy conditions during winter months
Hotel and shuttle accommodations provided, as well as per diem
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
If you are selected for a position in the United States, your employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of a post-offer/pre-placement drug test (and alcohol screening/medical examination if required by the role) as well as pre-placement verification of the information and qualifications provided during the selection process.
As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Thiess is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, military status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other protected group status. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us or have one of your representatives contact us at +1 (801) 300-1909.