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Rio Tinto

Global iron ore, aluminium, copper producer

Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Heavy Machinery

Equipment MaintenancePosted on Nov 2
Full-timeSorel-Tracy, QC, CanadaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Demonstrated commitment to personal and team safety.
  • Must have the right to work in Canada; international relocation and work permits are not offered.
  • Must have a secondary-school diploma (DES) or recognized equivalent, combined with a vocational diploma (DEP) in heavy vehicle mechanics, construction equipment mechanics, or agricultural machinery mechanics.
  • At least two years of relevant experience maintaining and repairing heavy machinery or diesel-powered equipment in an industrial, mining, manufacturing, or comparable environment.
  • Ability to diagnose mechanical problems and independently repair components such as engines, axles, differentials, and lubrication systems.
  • Must be available to work a rotating 12-hour day and night schedule.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on diesel-powered equipment and heavy machinery to ensure availability and reliability.
  • Diagnose mechanical defects using specialized tools and testing equipment.
  • Repair or replace engines, axles, differentials, lubrication systems, and other related mechanical components.
  • Conduct periodic maintenance inspections to ensure equipment compliance and safe operation.
  • Accurately document work performed and report any anomalies related to tools, equipment, or working conditions.
  • Rigorously apply health, safety, and environmental procedures in all work.
  • Collaborate on continuous improvement initiatives to increase maintenance efficiency and equipment availability.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with preventive inspection and improving equipment reliability.
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to document maintenance work clearly.
  • Experience in a unionized workplace or an environment with a strong safety culture.

About the Company

Rio Tinto

Global iron ore, aluminium, copper producer

Rio Tinto is a global mining and metals company that extracts and processes minerals to supply the world with key materials. Its offerings include iron ore used to make steel, low-carbon aluminium for electric cars and smartphones, copper for wind turbines, electric vehicles, and water pipes, borates for crop growth, and titanium for paints. The company operates by mining ore and then refining and transforming it into usable metals and minerals for various industries. Compared with its competitors, Rio Tinto emphasizes a broad portfolio across multiple minerals and metals and highlights efforts to reduce carbon in its aluminium products, aiming to lower the environmental impact of its supply chain. The overall goal is to provide the materials the world needs while advancing lower-carbon production to support sustainable energy, transport, and infrastructure.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1872

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