Venor is proud to partner with Archibald Drilling & Blasting in their search for a Field Service Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join their team in New Brunswick
Archibald Drilling & Blasting is a leading provider of drilling and blasting services, with more than 40 years of experience delivering safe, innovative, and reliable solutions across quarry operations, open-pit mining, civil construction, and marine projects. Known for its commitment to safety, technical excellence, and continuous improvement, Archibald supports some of the most complex and demanding projects in Atlantic Canada and beyond.
This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, field-based environment, maintaining and repairing specialized drilling equipment and heavy-duty vehicles. Based out of New Brunswick, the Field Service Heavy Equipment Mechanic will play a key role in keeping Archibald’s operations running safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
What you’ll be doing
- Maintain a safe work environment by following all company safety policies, procedures, and best practices
- Inspect drilling equipment and air compressors to ensure proper operation and identify faults or malfunctions
- Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues using computerized diagnostic tools
- Repair or replace defective components, parts, or systems on drilling equipment and related vehicles
- Test and adjust repaired equipment to ensure it meets manufacturer specifications
- Service and maintain equipment from manufacturers such as Atlas Copco, Gardner Denver, Casagrande, Ingersoll Rand, and Minlaton Engineering, as well as on-road vehicles including Western Star, Kenworth, Peterbilt, and Freightliner
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support field operations
What we are looking for
- Interprovincial Red Seal Heavy Equipment Mechanic certification, or currently completing required blocks
- Strong working knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems
- Ability to read and interpret schematics and engineering specifications
- Commitment to complying with all safety policies and procedures
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Ability to safely operate equipment in a field service environment
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers to ensure work is completed efficiently and correctly
At Venor and Archibald Drilling & Blasting, we embrace a culture of belonging in the workplace. We encourage all applications, with the understanding that we all come from different backgrounds and different walks of life, offering unique perspectives and experiences.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $25.00-$50.00 per hour
Experience:
- Mechanic: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
