Hydraulic Mechanic
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About the Role
The heavy equipment diesel mechanic is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and drilling equipment used in Minning, and dril.
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Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair diesel engines on heavy equipment and drill rigs.
- Troubleshoot hydraulic systems including pumps, motors, valves, and cylinders.
- Repair and maintain drilling equipment, compressors, and support machinery.
- Perform preventative maintenance on drill rigs.
- Diagnose fuel system problems including injectors, fuel pumps and filters.
- Inspect and repair hydraulic equipment.
- Troubleshoot overheating, pressure loss, and abnormal hydraulic flow issues.
- Perform field breakdown repairs and emergency maintenance.
- Replace worn components like seals, bearings, hydraulic hoses.
- Read and interpret hydraulic and mechanical schematics.
- Maintain service and maintenance reports.
- Ensure all work follows safety and operational procedures.
Requirements
- Diesel mechanic or heavy equipment mechanic certification
- 3 7 years experience working with drill rigs or heavy equipment
- Experience with hydraulic systems and pumps
- Be able to communicate in English
- Be able to obtain a driver's license
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Job Overview
- The heavy equipment diesel mechanic is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and drilling equipment used in mining and drilling operations.
- The mechanic ensures maximum equipment availability, safety, and performance through proper maintenance and troubleshooting.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair diesel engines on heavy equipment and drill rigs.
- Troubleshoot hydraulic systems including pumps, motors, valves, and cylinders.
- Repair and maintain drilling equipment, compressors, and support machinery.
- Perform preventative maintenance on drill rigs.
- Diagnose fuel system problems including injectors, fuel pumps and filters.
- Inspect and repair hydraulic equipment.
- Troubleshoot overheating, pressure loss, and abnormal hydraulic flow issues.
- Perform field breakdown repairs and emergency maintenance.
- Replace worn components like seals, bearings, hydraulic hoses.
- Read and interpret hydraulic and mechanical schematics.
- Maintain service and maintenance reports.
- Ensure all work follows safety and operational procedures.
Required Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of diesel engines and heavy equipment systems.
- Experience with hydraulic pumps, motors, and control valves.
- Ability to diagnose hydraulic overheating, pressure loss and flow issues.
- Knowledge of drilling equipment.
- Experience using diagnostic tools and pressure testing equipment.
- Ability to read hydraulic and mechanical diagrams.
Qualifications
- Diesel mechanic or heavy equipment mechanic certification.
- 3 7 years experience working with drill rigs or heavy equipment.
- Experience with hydraulic systems and pumps.
- Be able to communicate in English.
- Be able to obtain a driver's license.
Working Conditions
- Work in remote drilling sites or workshop.
- Exposure to heat, dust, noise and heavy machinery.
- May require to work long shifts, standby and field repairs.
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