Who Can Apply
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada
Job Description
Insight Global is seeking a Lead Equipment Mechanic to support a mining and mineral exploration company at their Yukon camp site on a 6 month contract. This is a fly in/out position, 4 weeks on with 2 weeks off. The shift is 12 hours per day, 7 days per week while at site. You will be responsible for performing heavy equipment repairs and preventive maintenance while also supporting field-level coordination of maintenance, downtime, and reliability tracking inputs. This role acts as the primary liaison between the maintenance team and the PM for day-to-day maintenance and asset visibility.
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on heavy equipment including excavators, bulldozers, loaders, and camp support assets.
• Coordinate and support field-level capture of maintenance activity data, including repairs performed, parts used, rework, and downtime events.
• Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for maintenance-related reporting inputs into the Maintenance Activity Tracker and Downtime & Reliability Log.
• Track parts usage and flag inventory needs to support the Parts & Inventory Usage View.
• Support operating rhythm activities including status updates and field-level reporting to the PM.
• Identify and escalate recurring equipment failures, reliability concerns, or parts shortages.
• Model safe maintenance practices and reinforce site safety standards.
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Required Skills & Experience
• Minimum 5 years of heavy equipment maintenance experience.
• Red Seal Certification (Heavy Duty Equipment Technician) or equivalent journeyman credential.
• Demonstrated leadership or lead-hand experience in a maintenance or field environment.
• Experience working extended rotations in remote or camp-based settings.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, 7 days/week for 4-week rotations.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to support field reporting and coordination activities.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
• Prior experience as a lead mechanic or maintenance lead on a mining, drilling, or construction site.
• Experience with basic field reporting, maintenance logs, or tracker inputs.
• Hydraulic, electrical, and diesel engine diagnostic experience.
• Class 1 license.
• First Aid / safety certifications.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.