Mechanical Director at Matrix Camp &… · Osoyoos

Matrix Mechanical is looking for a proven mining mechanical leader to help take our business to the next level. You’ll work closely with the General Manager, Mechanical to support maintenance operations and field teams, improve equipment reliability, strengthen client relationships, and help grow our mechanical work across surface and underground operations.

This is a leadership role built around real field experiences supporting the people in the maintenance shop and out on site, solving complex equipment issues, and helping turn opportunities into long-term relationships.

Responsibilities

• Work with the General Manager, Mechanical to support maintenance operations and field teams
• Provide senior mechanical and technical leadership across surface and underground projects
• Support and mentor Supervisors, Lead Hands, and Heavy-Duty Mechanics
• Build and retain strong mechanical teams (recruitment, workforce planning, training, scheduling, resourcing)
• Assist with complex equipment troubleshooting, major repairs, rebuilds, and reliability improvements
• Monitor maintenance performance and drive improvements in availability and downtime
• Support preventative maintenance programs and consistent maintenance standards
• Ensure projects have the right people, parts, tooling, equipment, and resources
• Support mobilizations, start-ups, and scope changes
• Attend client meetings and work with site leadership to address maintenance and operational concerns
• Support business growth: proposals, estimating, site visits, and discussions for new work
• Strengthen existing accounts and pursue new opportunities in mining
• Participate in safety initiatives, incident investigations, and corrective actions

Computer/Systems Focus

- Strong Computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel/Spreadsheets, Teams, mobile/tablet apps) to support planning and communication
- Utilize computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
- Strong working knowledge of CAT diagnostics and service documentation tools, including Cat® ET and SIS, to support troubleshooting and maintenance planning
- Support maintenance budgets, forecasting, cost control, and project planning

• Red Seal Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
• 7+ years of supervisory and/or management experience in mining
• Experience in both surface AND underground mining
• Strong background with heavy mobile mining equipment and maintenance operations
• Experience leading mechanics and field maintenance teams in remote/rotational environments
• Strong knowledge of maintenance, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, repairs, and reliability
• Experience working directly with clients and site leadership
• Valid driver’s licence and ability to travel to remote sites

Assets (Preferred)

- Established relationships in the mining industry
- Experience with equipment such as **Caterpillar, Komatsu, Sandvik, Epiroc, Atlas Copco, Volvo, Hitachi, or similar**
- Experience identifying or developing new business opportunities