Field GET Technician

If you thrive on success and team work in a team culture, Agnico Eagle offers career opportunities on a global scale. We provide rewarding and challenging work that will help you grow your skills and your career.

Agnico Eagle is committed to creating meaningful opportunities for our employees and we encourage everyone who works for us to contribute to their full potential.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We provide a safe work environment and seek to ensure all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, free from harassment, discrimination, bullying and retaliation.

All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Disability-related accommodations during the application and selection process are available upon request.

Interested? We hope you are.

INTRO

Location : Detour Lake Mine

Rotation : 14 days in, followed by 14 days off

Close Date : May 15, 2024

WHAT DO YOU VALUE IN A CAREER?

At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equality, family and responsibility. Why? Because they express who we are and they have helped us succeed in business for over 60 years.

WHAT DOES AGNICO EAGLE VALUE?

We value you your unique set of skills and experience. We value your willingness to build those skills and make a meaningful contribution to our company.

And, we value your commitment to treat every person on our team with respect, helping us to operate safely, protect the environment and make a positive contribution to our local communities.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Based at the Detour Lake Mine site, we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Field GET Technician to join our Mobile Maintenance team reporting to the Mine Maintenance Welding Supervisor.

Detour Lake is the largest gold producing mine in Canada with the largest gold reserves and substantial growth potential .

The open pit mine is located in northeastern Ontario, approximately 300 kilometres northeast of Timmins and 185 kilometres by road northeast of Cochrane, within the northernmost Abitibi Greenstone Belt.

The mine is situated in the area of the historic Detour Lake open pit / underground mine operated by Placer Dome which produced 1.

8 million ounces of gold from 1983 to 1999. The Detour Lake operation has a mine life of approximately 22 years with an average gold production of 659,000 ounces per year.

The Field GET Technician (Ground Engaging Tools Technician) will be responsible for providing support to the Mobile Maintenance team by providing efficient, reliable and safe welding repairs while ensuring compliance with all safety and regulatory procedures and acts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Your responsibilities will include :

• Reading and interpreting blueprints and welding process specifications;
• Maintaining all equipment in a reliable, safe, operating condition accomplished through testing, accurate reporting of equipment deficiencies, timely inspections, preventative maintenance service and quality repair of equipment in accordance with work plans and maintenance schedules;
• Repairing, servicing and reconditioning equipment as per industry design specifications requirements by adhering to Detour Lake Mine design standards;
• Identifying spare part requirements to maintain equipment design performance and availability for operations;
• Remaining up to date of all relevant legal and legislative requirements ensuring compliance;
• Maintain GET on buckets / dippers to enhance performance and productivity;
• Maintain winter blades, dozer blades, and assorted buckets to ensure maximum availability;
• Properly follow Company’s policies and the Occupational Health & Safety Regulations for safe working procedures and environment;
• Maintain a safe, clean and efficient work area.

QUALIFICATIONS

Our ideal candidate has :

• Valid Inter-Provincial (Red Seal) Welder trade certificate;
• Minimum four years’ related experience, with three years’ experience welding or mechanical maintaining on mobile equipment and parts;
• Experience in the mining industry is an asset;
• Working knowledge of mobile equipment implement hardware installation;
• Ability to work at heights, be exposed to the elements in both outdoor / indoor environments;
• Able to lift a maximum of 50lbs and use of heavy tooling;
• Knowledge and experience operation various welding equipment for positioning purposes;
• Working knowledge of torquing tools and basic hand tools;
• Experience working with a 0-8 ton Crane would be considered an asset.

Does this sound like you? If so, we would love to hear from you.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Together, we are building a world-class gold mine and our success is determined by the hard work and dedication of our team.

All of our team members are rewarded with a competitive benefits package and on-the-job perks, including :

• Competitive salary
• Relocation
• Travel Allowance
• Group benefits package
• Training and learning opportunities
• Employee Share Purchase Plan

Should you be the successful candidate for this role, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources Department to schedule an interview .

Together, we are Going for Gold in everything that we do and our success is determined by the hard work and dedication of our team.