Graf Mechanical Ltd.

Incorporated in 1995, the business started with truck and trailer repairs as well as all kinds of farm equipment repair.

In 2000 Bucyrus Canada contacted Mike Graf about the repair and new assembly of the 495HF shovels and draglines. Mike started out as a single contractor with a service truck, who after a few years, saw an opportunity to hire more men, who in turn, were involved in the supervision and erection of 18 new 495 shovels. With numerous repairs to Marion and Bucyrus shovels and draglines throughout Western Canada.

PROGRESSION

In 2012, Mike’s oldest son Colton and son in law Kyle, joined the team to learn from the ground up, and earn  H.E.T certification.  They have become an integral part of Graf and Colton has since become an Owner in the company, next to his Dad.

Currently,  Graf Mechanical Ltd. employs skilled Heavy Equipment Technicians, Welders, Machinists, Millwrights & Electricians in the largest Oil Sands Project in Canada. Assisting with  outages and general maintenance of equipment in several open pit mines.

With successful past shovel builds and current equipment maintenance, there have been teams of up to 22 tradesmen assembled for various large Shovel projects. These crews excellent & skilled performance results in the builds being finished on time, without incident.

GROWTH

In early 2012, a contract proposal from Graf, as a private contractor was accepted at the first of several large mining corporations which we currently work for.

Repairs include un-decking of house from carbody, side frame change outs and rebuilds, boom and crowd replacements, hoist drum and gear box change outs and bucket and stick replacements.

Graf Mechanical Ltd. is proud of the exemplary skill level and performance of our people.

SAFETY

To further the companies safety focus, Graf Mechanical enrolled in the COR program with the Alberta Construction Safety Association. The Health and Safety Manual is complete.

Graf Mechanical has also joined IS Networld. Our completed safety manual is uploaded to their website

A safety co-ordinator is hired to keep the company compliant with the COR standards.

The importance of working safe and the ability to go home injury free is continually stressed to all employees.

COMMITMENT

Graf Mechanical has expanded it’s workforce to become a proficient and reliable leader in the Wood Buffalo area.

With good leadership, commitment and the pride that is inherent of a job done correctly, Graf Mechanical stands unmatched in all aspects of the electric shovel business.