At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead nightshift maintenance for heavy mobile mining equipment and ensure safe operations.
- Company: Join East Coast Mining Ltd., a key player in revitalizing Newfoundland's mining industry.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a stable long-term career.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a dynamic environment while leading a skilled team.
- Qualifications: Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic certification and 5+ years of mining experience required.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
This job posting is solely on behalf of and for the sole benefit of East Coast Mining Ltd. ("ECM"), irrespective of whether this job posting has been listed on job boards of other legal entities.
Any individuals hired from this job posting will be employees of ECM.
You are an experienced Heavy Duty Mechanic with strong leadership skills and extensive experience maintaining large mobile equipment in an open‑pit mining environment.
You lead by example, prioritise safe and reliable equipment performance and are comfortable coordinating maintenance activities across a large team.
ECM, a Newfoundland‑based company, is seeking a Nightshift Lead Hand Heavy Duty Mechanic to join our team on an exciting hard‑rock open‑pit mining project near St.
Lawrence, Newfoundland and Labrador.
This is a long‑term, stable career opportunity offering competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth.
Essential Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate nightshift maintenance activities for heavy mobile mining equipment
- Provide day‑to‑day direction and technical support to Heavy Duty Mechanics and maintenance personnel
- Coordinate maintenance priorities to support equipment availability and mine production requirements
- Oversee planned and unplanned repairs, troubleshooting and preventative maintenance activities
- Support the diagnosis and repair of mechanical issues on large mining equipment
- Coordinate work performed by internal maintenance personnel and subcontractors
- Monitor work progress and ensure maintenance activities are completed safely and efficiently
- Ensure crews follow established maintenance procedures and site safety requirements
- Communicate equipment status, outstanding repairs and maintenance priorities during shift handovers
- Promote safe work practices and maintain a high standard of housekeeping within maintenance areas
Qualifications
- Journeyperson Heavy Duty Equipment Technician/Mechanic certification
- Minimum 5 years of mining / industrial experience preferred
- Strong hands‑on experience maintaining large mobile mining equipment
- Experience working with Caterpillar (CAT) and Komatsu equipment
- Previous lead hand, supervisory or maintenance leadership experience
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
- Proven ability to coordinate maintenance priorities in a production‑focused environment
- Strong safety leadership and commitment to safe work practices
- Comfortable overseeing internal maintenance crews and subcontractors
- Valid driver’s licence and acceptable driver’s abstract
- Available to work a permanent nightshift rotation
- Successful completion of pre‑employment drug and alcohol testing
- Work Conditions
- 14 days on / 14 days off rotation
- Permanent nightshift
- Overtime and shift premiums in accordance with the Collective Agreement
- Comprehensive NGWA benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage
- NGWA retirement savings plan
- Outdoor and shop‑based work around large mobile mining equipment
- Additional Information
East Coast Mining Ltd. (ECM) is part of the long‑term plan to revitalize mining activities in St.
Lawrence, Newfoundland.
ECM specialise in Drilling, Blasting, Loading, Hauling and Equipment Maintenance.
Be part of the team that will mine high‑quality fluorspar to produce fluorspar concentrate for export to domestic and international markets.
Employment Equity We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do.
We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer.
All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.
Our team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.
Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process.
Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via ECMRecruitment@ecmining. ca.
We're a diversified construction company, made up of teams of people who are proven in their industries.
All working to design, build, transport, operate, and maintain projects all over North America.
But we believe that projects are about more than concrete and steel.
They're about people and the power of partnerships.
Partnerships with our employees, our communities, our contractors and clients.
We believe in building trust in the places where we do business—whether that’s by engaging honestly, by giving back, by putting safety first, or by looking for smarter, more sustainable ways to get the job done right.
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