As the Maintenance Mechanic for Savage you will be implementing and maintaining the Savage Maintenance Program and safely operating heavy machinery, such as excavators and loaders, to handle coal at the Point Tupper Marine Terminal.
These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage
Opportunities for Growth
Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement program
Here is what you will be doing
Properly record and complete maintenance reports and service records
Maintain and report spare parts inventory
Complete PM services on plant and process equipment
Operating several pieces of equipment that will help move, stock pile, and prepare coal for distribution
Operate any one of the following on a daily basis: a Cat 988 Loader, Volvo L350F, skid steer, e-crane, EC140 excavator and water truck
Assist the operation with other tasks deemed necessary to meet customer expectations; i.e. maintenance, clean up
Perform thorough pre and post-trip inspections
Maintain cleanliness of equipment and conveyors
Expand personal knowledge of maintenance for conveyors, e-crane and operating equipment
Repair maintenance issue’s
Understands our critical service requirements and see they are met
Take an active role in our safety program including attendance to all safety meetings and ensure safe behaviors
Requirements of a successful Maintenance Mechanic
Understand and implement the Savage Maintenance Program
Knowledge of rigging
Extensive experience operating large pieces of heavy equipment
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
Mechanical background with conveyor systems and yellow equipment
Here are some of the physical requirements of this role
Team Members are routinely required to work outdoors and as a result are exposed to the elements
Physically able to handle large tools and equipment (50 lbs.)
Climb on and off the equipment, ascend and descend ladders, and should not have a fear of heights
At Savage, we pride ourselves on providing our Team Members with a focus on safety not typically seen in other companies. You will enjoy working in a 5S environment that is safe to work in and free of clutter while receiving top-notch safety training and procedures to ensure that everyone makes it home every night to their loved ones. Hire Right, Train Right, Treat Right…it’s the Savage way.
