Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic - Jobs in Nanaimo, British Columbia, V9X 1J2

Job Description

About The Organization:Created in 2008 and privately held, Harmac Pacific Pulp operates a Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft pulp mill on the East coast of Vancouver Island near Nanaimo, BC. Nanaimo Forest Products (NFP) Ltd., the owner of the Harmac Pacific trademark, restarted the mill with a single production line on October 3, 2008. Since that time the mill has grown to two production lines and a capacity of 400,000 tonnes of world-class pulp per year.Key to Harmac’s success is the employee ownership model. Our employees are very active participants in the running of the business and have 2 members that they appoint to the company’s 6 seats on its Board of Directors. The future of Harmac Pacific Pulp is looking bright. Through extensive capital investments, the organization has made significant improvements to productivity and reliability. In addition, as of 2013, the installation has been complete of a 25 MW Green Energy turbogenerator which we currently use to sell power to BC Hydro. We are seeking a skilled and motivated heavy-duty mechanic to join our team at Harmac Pacific Pulp Mill. Under the direction of the Service and Purchasing Supervisor, you will support operations by proving a full range of maintenance support for our pulp and power business.You are an independent self-starter, with strong interpersonal and communication skills. In addition, you are highly organized and adaptable to changes in the work environment. This position comes under a Labour Agreement with the PPWC Local #8 Union and is scheduled for a 4-day/10-hour per day work week.Key Responsibilities:

• Repair, troubleshoot, adjust, overhaul and maintain mobile heavy-duty equipment
• Inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components or systems, using hand and power tools
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers #39; specifications
• Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment

Qualifications:

• Interprovincial Heavy Duty Mechanic Trades Qualification
• Knowledge and experience in the maintenance of industrial mobile equipment including bulldozer, loaders, clamp trucks, cranes, dump trucks and forklifts.
• Experience with CAT ET and CAT SIS programs
• Candidates with experience in welding, refrigeration and other related trades skills will be able to expand these skills in this role
• Demonstrate the values of safety, teamwork, and accountability and work well with others.
• Organized and able to work independently
• Along with your qualifications, you will be a proven team player who is excited about contributing to the business. We value initiative and the willingness to work with others to move our business forward.

Benefits:This position offers a wealth of benefits including Extended Healthamp; Dental Benefits, AD amp;D, Group Life, and Long-Term Disability Coverage, and a Retirement Pension.The company and union also provide their own Short-Term Disability Plan.Best of all, you will be joining a company that prides itself on putting its people first. This is a job that will truly enrich your life both personally and professionally!Powered by JazzHR