Hydraulic Mechanic

Job description

The hydraulic mechanic is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and drilling equipment used in mining and drilling operations. Duties include diagnosing and repairing diesel engines on heavy equipment and drill rigs, troubleshooting hydraulic systems including pumps, motors, valves, and cylinders, repairing and maintaining drilling equipment, compressors, and support machinery, performing preventative maintenance on drill rigs, diagnosing fuel system problems such as injectors, fuel pumps, and filters, inspecting and repairing hydraulic equipment, troubleshooting overheating, pressure loss, and abnormal flow issues, executing field breakdown repairs and emergency maintenance, replacing worn components like seals, bearings, and hydraulic hoses, reading and interpreting hydraulic and mechanical schematics, maintaining service and maintenance reports, and ensuring 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
• ability to communicate in English
• ability to obtain a driver’s license
• strong knowledge of diesel engines and heavy equipment systems
• knowledge of drilling equipment
• ability to diagnose hydraulic overheating, pressure loss and flow issues
• ability to read hydraulic and mechanical diagrams
• experience using diagnostic tools and pressure testing equipment
• experience with drill rigs, diesel generators, hydraulic power systems, and air compressors

Skills