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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.
Job Responsibility:
Diagnose and repair diesel engines on heavy equipment and dill rigs
Troubleshoot hydraulic systems including pump, motors, valves, and cylinders
Repair and maintain drilling equipment, compressors, and support machinery
Perform preventative maintenance on drill rigs
Diagnose fuel systems problems including injectors, fuel pumps and filters
Inspect and repair hydraulic equipment
Troubleshooting 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
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