Big Country Equipment Repair

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.