Posted 11 days ago
Hydraulic Mechanic
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Diagnoses, repairs, and maintains diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and drilling equipment on heavy equipment and drill rigs to ensure maximum availability, safety, and performance.
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Job Description
The heavy equipment diesel mechanic is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and drilling equipment used in Mining, and drilling operations. The mechanic ensures maximum equipment availability, safety, and performance through proper maintenance and troubleshooting.
Responsibilities
Diagnose and repair diesel engines on heavy equipment and dill rigs Troubleshoot hydraulic systems including pump, motors, valves, and cylinders Repair and maintain drilling equipment, compressors, and support machinery Perform preventative maintenance on drill rigs Diagnose fuel systems problems including injectors, fuel pumps and filters. Inspect and repair hydraulic equipment Troubleshooting overheating, pressure loss, and abnormal hydraulic flow issues. Perform field breakdown repairs and emergency maintenance Replace worn components like seals, bearings, hydraulic hoses Read and interpret hydraulic and mechanical schematics Maintain service and maintenance reports Ensure all work follows safety and operational procedures
Required technical skills.
Strong knowledge of diesel engines and heavy equipment systems.
Experience with hydraulic pumps, motors, and control valves.
Ability to diagnose hydraulic overheating, pressure loss and flow issues
Knowledge of drilling equipment
Experience using diagnostic tools and pressure testing equipment
Ability to read hydraulic and mechanical diagrams.
Equipment experience.
Drill rigs
Diesel generators
Hydraulic power systems
Air compressors.
Qualification
Diesel mechanic or heavy equipment mechanic certification
3-7 years’ experience working with drill rigs or heavy equipment
Experience with hydraulic systems and pumps
Be able to communicate in English
Be able to obtain a driver’s license.
Working conditions.
Work in remote drilling sites or workshop
Exposure to heat, dust, noise and heavy machinery
Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:
Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.
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