Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring all required maintenance activities are completed safely and efficiently. This position is ideal for a well-rounded individual who is adaptable, willing to learn new tasks, and comfortable taking on a variety of responsibilities. Duties include, but are not limited to, road, site, and equipment maintenance, reagent haulage, snow removal, and plant operations. The hourly wage for this position ranges from $25.00-$30.00.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilizes workplace safety practices and job hazard analysis to ensure work is performed safely
• Ensures all applicable permits are taken out correctly and any defects are corrected in a timely manner
• Maintenance of roads which may include but not be limited to gravel addition, culvert replacements, repairs to washouts, plowing snow and sanding to maintain access
• Maintenance of mine sites which may include but not be limited to brushing, tree clearing, various inspections, ditch clearing, effluent piping systems
• Application of herbicide products for vegetation control on dams, roads and spillways
• Maintenance of treatment plants which may include but not be limited to repairs to pumps, valves, agitators, wells, tank cleaning, painting, instrument calibration
• Maintenance of equipment which may include but not be limited to generators, portable pumps, forklift, skid steer, loader, backhoe, steamer, light trucks, trailers, ATV’s, snowmachines, power tools
• Reagent mixing and haulage, will be required to obtain a Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certificate
• Building / shop maintenance of equipment which may include but not be limited to light plumbing, lighting, fire extinguishers, AEDs, good housekeeping practices
• Ensures the CMMS (computerized maintenance management system) is utilized and maintained regarding preventive and scheduled maintenance programs
• Participate in an on-call rotation with other team members
• Other responsibilities as required

Requirements

You are hard-working and dedicated to performing work in a safe manner. You are flexible, versatile and able to confidently address environmental, regulatory, safety, and maintenance issues. Familiarity with structured planning and a commitment to continuous improvement are considered assets. In addition, you possess the following skills and attributes:

• Commitment to safety, including a commitment to a positive safety culture
• Preference given to candidates with technical degrees, diplomas, certificates, trade designations
• Must have excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, organizational and conflict resolution skills
• Knowledgeable in relevant computer applications/software and proficient in their use, e.g. MS Office, CMMS programs
• Strong organizational and time management skills /ability to continually prioritize workload and respond to top priorities with a sense of urgency
• Able to learn new tasks, plant operations, herbicide application, chainsaw, forklift, boat and snowmobile license, other heavy equipment

Benefits

All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. Denison offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health and dental coverage, and a retirement savings plan.

OUR COMMITMENT:

Denison is dedicated to creating employment opportunities for Indigenous individuals and residents of the communities in which we operate. We encourage Indigenous applicants and those from these communities to apply and to voluntarily provide relevant information in their application. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous candidates.

At Denison, we place a high value on diversity of backgrounds and experience. We strive to create an inclusive workforce that reflects a wide range of cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints. Our team members are empowered to excel based on their personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. Reasonable accommodation during the hiring process is available upon request.