Fire suppression technicians (Mobile open pit Mining Equipment)

Our client has full-time and permanent vacancies for 10 Machine Fitters to install mobile fire protection systems on large open pit mine vehicles such as haul trucks or mining shovels in the Town of Fort mc Murray Alberta province , Canada

Education/Experience (IMPORTANT)

Qualified as either a Millwright, Pipe fitter, Fitter, Mechanic, Machinist, Auto Electrician, Electrician, or Instrumentation technician

• or eligibility to challenge any of these trades (about 10 000 hours experience)
• or Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience installing, servicing, troubleshooting, or maintaining mobile fire suppression systems on heavy equipment, mining equipment, construction equipment, or industrial machinery.

Duties

• Install, configure, and commission mobile fire protection systems on open-pit mining equipment on various mines in the Fort McMurray region.
• Perform diagnostics and troubleshooting on low-voltage electrical circuits using multimeters
• Conduct functional testing, inspections, and commissioning of installed fire suppression systems to ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications, site safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Measure, cut, and assemble hoses and fittings to the required specifications prior to installation.
• Assemble /install hoses/pipes that distribute fire suppression retardant
• Complete wiring runs, cable routing, and electrical terminations in accordance with electrical schematics and conductor length requirements.
• Drill and tap holes, mount, and secure system components, modules, and assemblies using appropriate tools and fastening methods.
• Read blueprints and diagrams for mobile fire suppression systems and install them accordingly
• Inspect installed Fire Suppression System parts, and subassemblies at planned intervals as per the check sheets to ensure proper functioning
• Inform the supervisor of installation challenges or other hurdles
• Document the outcomes of installation and maintenance activities on required check sheets, work reports and LEMs (Labour, Equipment and Material Charges)
• Development of JHAs (Job Hazard Assessments) and Safe Work Practices relevant to the job.
• Work 12-hour shifts, 7-day on and 7-day off schedule or 14-day on and 14-day off schedule

Experience/Abilities

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to install equipment independently
• Experience working in mining, heavy industrial, oil sands, construction, or similar remote-site environments is strongly preferred

Personal suitability

• Physically and mentally capable of performing all duties in a safe and professional manner
• These positions require drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment
• Maintain an acceptable drivers abstract
• Driver's license with a clean driver's abstract
• Physically able to climb, carry, and lift 50 lb.
• 24-volt Electrical troubleshooting is an asset
• HVAC installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, or service experience will be considered a strong asset
• Demonstrates honesty and integrity in all business interactions and strives to meet customer needs in a creative and safe manner
• Highly motivated, positive attitude, pleasant demeanor with an ability to handle multiple time-sensitive tasks while working within a team environment and cross-functional departments as well as independently
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with excellent
• Knowledge and ability to assemble and commission mechanical systems would be a big asset

Wages and Benefits

• Salary Range $40,10 paid bi-weekly
• Dental care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Supplemental pay types
• Tool allowance $ 500 per year/ paid bi-annually
• Eligible for the following additional remuneration on successful completion of the probation period (3 months).
• Commuting allowance: $400 per month to $800 per month, paid bi-weekly up to managements discretion
• Discretionary retention or pension of $0.5 per hour to $3.50 per hour at management discretion
• Ohas full-time and permanent vacancies for 10 Machine Fitters to install mobile fire protection systems on large open pit mine vehicles such as haul trucks or mining shovels

Employer is not making contributions to the cost of the work permit or flights. Applicants must pay the work permit fee of CAD3000 legal fees , government fees, medical examinations and flights. Applicants may bring their spouses and children with or they could follow later.

No applications from people in the UAE or Qatar accepted due to high refusal rate at the Canadian visa office in the UAE

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