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Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

By Vale S.A.

Dead Line: May 13, 2022

We are currently seeking Heavy Duty Equipment Technicians to join our Maintenance Department in Sudbury.
 
If you are interested in working at our underground mines in the Greater Sudbury area, read on!
 
Education & Experience: 
 
Fully Licensed Tradesperson
 
  • Trade Certification: An inter-Provincial Red Seal (Certificate of Qualification) as a Heavy Duty Equipment Technician. Candidates who have an inter-Provincial Red Seal (Certificate of Qualification) as a Truck and Coach or Automotive Technician may also be considered.
  • Experience: 4 or more years of industrial experience is preferred. This includes experience with:
  • 24 VDC wiring / control systems
  • Air and liquid cooled, DPU controlled diesel engines
  • Differentials and torque converters
  • Complex electrical and radio remote control systems
  • Maintenance of hydraulic systems on mobile equipment
  • Braking systems on large mobile equipment
  • Maintenance and power transmission systems on large diesel equipment
 
Apprentice
 
  • Education: Heavy Duty Equipment Technician college diploma is preferred. Candidates with a Truck and Coach or Automotive Technician college diploma may also be considered.
  • Experience: 6 months or more of industrial experience is preferred.
  • Although previous experience in mining or an industrial setting is considered an asset, we also appreciate that diversity of thought comes from our differences - and that's what makes us great.
 
Requirements & Accountabilities:
 
  • Follow Vale's Safety Policies, Programs and Legislative Standards
  • The role may require shift work (rotating days and nights)
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and work well with others in a team environment
  • Written and oral communication skills
  • Must be obsessed with safety and risk
  • Demonstrate open and transparent dialogue in all aspects of work
 

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