Job Description

Overview

Big Country Equipment is a BC-based heavy equipment service and repair company that serves resource-based customers across Canada. They are seeking skilled and experienced Journeyperson Welders to perform maintenance and repairs on mining equipment, fabricating various components, and maintaining high work quality.

Responsibilities

  • Perform maintenance and repair on mining equipment at customers' shops and in the field.
  • Fabricate various mining and structural components as required.
  • Read and interpret blueprints for fabrication and repair work.
  • Maintain high-quality work and adhere to safety standards.

Requirements

  • Journeyperson Welder certification.
  • Red Seal required.
  • Mining equipment repair experience required (Haul Trucks/Dozers/Shovels/Excavators).
  • Trained and experienced with Stick, MIG, and large wire-feed welders, Cooper-heat, Plasma cutter, Lance, overhead and/or mobile truck cranes.
  • Mining industry experience is preferred.
  • CWB tickets will be considered an asset.
  • Experience in line boring will be considered an asset.
  • Previous field experience required.
  • Must have worked out of a service truck.
  • Ability to work well under pressure.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, enabling practical work in a diverse working environment.
  • Proficient in English, verbal and written.
  • Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
  • Pass a Criminal Record check.
  • Must be able to work in Canada legally.
  • Provide a clean 5-year driver's abstract.
  • Pass an 8-panel drug test (including marijuana) and an alcohol breath test.
  • Be able to lift 50 lbs. comfortably.
  • Not seeking sub-contractor roles.

Benefits

  • Shared Accommodations provided at no cost to the employee.
  • Flights Paid.
  • Tools Provided.
  • Travel Allowance of up to 8 hours.
  • Meal Allowance of $60 per day.

Additional Information

  • Location: British Columbia.
  • Schedule: 14X14 - 12-hour days.
  • Night Shift Premium: $1.25/hr.

Benefits

Shared Accommodations provided at no cost to the employee.
Flights Paid.
Tools Provided.
Travel Allowance of up to 8 hours.
Meal Allowance of $60 per day.

About Big Country Equipment Repair

https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Big-Country-Equipment-Repair-Ltd

Industry: Energy, Mining & UtilitiesSize: 51 to 200