Fuel & Lube Technician

Terms of Employment: Full-time, Permanent Position

Schedule: 7-days on, 7-days off rotation with 12-hour workdays

About Us

Escape the ordinary and embrace a rewarding career with Conuma Resources! Located in the stunning landscapes of Tumbler Ridge and Chetwynd, British Columbia, we are a leading Canadian producer and exporter of metallurgical coal, at the heart of the global steel industry. Our three surface mines, Brule, Willow Creek, and Wolverine, position us as key players in serving customers across South America, Europe, and Asia.

Duties & Responsibilities

 

• Adhere to Conuma's workplace policies and standard operating procedures, ensuring a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.
• Attend and actively participate in all scheduled health, safety, and environmental meetings and training sessions.
• Clean mobile equipment in preparation for the maintenance team in a safe and timely manner.
• Fuel, lube, and grease field equipment, ensuring all tasks are performed safely and efficiently.
• Perform basic service on equipment, including oil changes, filter replacements, and other routine maintenance procedures.
• Lubricate running gears or moving parts of trucks and heavy equipment to minimize wear and ensure smooth operation.
• Grease booms, pulleys, buckets, and other components of heavy equipment as needed for optimal functionality.
• Provide on-site services to mobile equipment, responding promptly to maintenance requirements.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all services performed on each piece of equipment, ensuring comprehensive documentation.
• Communicate and collaborate closely with members of the Maintenance crew as required, fostering effective teamwork.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

 

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Previous experience in a laborer or similar role is essential.
• Preferred previous experience working in a maintenance, welding, or mechanical environment, which would provide valuable background knowledge.
• Air Brakes training is considered an asset.

Technical Competencies & Skills

 

• Strong english communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Versatility to work both in a shop and field environment as needed.
• Physical fitness to perform labor-intensive tasks, including working at heights.
• Superior communication skills and the ability to follow directions effectively, whether through radio communication, spoken word, or hand signals.
• A proven record of safety consciousness and punctuality.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to various work conditions.
• Understanding of mining processes and mine monitoring control systems (operations and maintenance).
• Knowledge of computer maintenance systems.

Wage and Benefits

Conuma Resources is proud to offer industry-competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package. The hourly rate for Fuel and Lube Technicians is $40.03 per hour. Our benefits package includes paid vacation and personal days, 7% RRSP matching, and 100% employer-paid extended health and dental care, among several other perks! 

Employee Transportation 

Employee bus transportation is available from: 

 

• Tumbler Ridge to our Quintette Mine, Wolverine Mine, Brule Mine, and Willow Creek Mine
• Chetwynd to our Brule Mine and Willow Creek Mine
• Dawson Creek to our Willow Creek Mine
• Mackenzie to our Willow Creek Mine

Pre-Employment Testing

Please be advised that all selected applicants will be required to complete pre-employment testing.

Come Home to Conuma

Nestled in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies, our local communities in Northeastern British Columbia offer a plethora of outdoor activities, from hiking near majestic waterfalls to exploring 97-million-year-old dinosaur footprints. Engage in ATV and snowmobile trails, cross-country skiing, ice hockey, swimming, cycling, and immerse yourself in the warmth of a close-knit community. Affordable costs of living make this region an ideal place to raise a family.

Conuma Resources is an equal opportunity employer.