Ledcor (Aviation)

Lead Hand Heavy Duty Mechanic

3 Locations
Full-time
Posted Oct 16, 2026

Skills

Preventive Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Industrial Maintenance
Leadership

Job description

This job posting is solely on behalf of and for the sole benefit of East Coast Mining Ltd. ( ECM ), irrespective of whether this job posting has been listed on job boards of other legal entities. Any individuals hired from this job posting will be employees of ECM.

You are an experienced Heavy Duty Mechanic with strong leadership skills and extensive experience maintaining large mobile equipment in an open-pit mining environment. You lead by example, prioritise safe and reliable equipment performance and are comfortable coordinating maintenance activities across a large team.

ECM, a Newfoundland-based company, is seeking a Nightshift Lead Hand Heavy Duty Mechanic to join our team on an exciting hard-rock open-pit mining project near St. Lawrence, Newfoundland and Labrador.

This is a long-term, stable career opportunity offering competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth. .

Essential Responsibilities

•Lead and coordinate nightshift maintenance activities for heavy mobile mining equipment

•Provide day-to-day direction and technical support to Heavy Duty Mechanics and maintenance personnel

•Coordinate maintenance priorities to support equipment availability and mine production requirements

•Oversee planned and unplanned repairs, troubleshooting and preventative maintenance activities

•Support the diagnosis and repair of mechanical issues on large mining equipment

•Coordinate work performed by internal maintenance personnel and subcontractors

•Monitor work progress and ensure maintenance activities are completed safely and efficiently

•Ensure crews follow established maintenance procedures and site safety requirements

•Communicate equipment status, outstanding repairs and maintenance priorities during shift handovers

•Promote safe work practices and maintain a high standard of housekeeping within maintenance areas

Qualifications

•Journeyperson Heavy Duty Equipment Technician/Mechanic certification

•Minimum 5 years of mining / industrial experience preferred

•Strong hands-on experience maintaining large mobile mining equipment

•Experience working with Caterpillar (CAT) and Komatsu equipment

•Previous lead hand, supervisory or maintenance leadership experience

•Strong mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills

•Proven ability to coordinate maintenance priorities in a production-focused environment

•Strong safety leadership and commitment to safe work practices

•Comfortable overseeing internal maintenance crews and subcontractors

•Valid driver’s licence and acceptable driver’s abstract

•Available to work a permanent nightshift rotation

•Successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing

Work Conditions

•14 days on / 14 days off rotation

•Permanent nightshift

•Overtime and shift premiums in accordance with the Collective Agreement

•Comprehensive NGWA benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage

•NGWA retirement savings plan

•Outdoor and shop-based work around large mobile mining equipment

Additional Information

East Coast Mining Ltd. (ECM) is part of the long-term plan to revitalize mining activities in St. Lawrence, Newfoundland. ECM specialize in Drilling, Blasting, Loading, Hauling and Equipment Maintenance. Be part of the team that will mine high-quality fluorspar to produce fluorspar concentrate for export to domestic and international markets.

Employment Equity

We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences. Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via ECMRecruitment ecmining.ca .