Heavy Duty Mechanic - Hemlo Gold Mine - Camp Work - Two Week Rotations
Barminco Canada, a subsidiary of the Perenti Group, is hiring an experienced Underground Heavy-Duty Mechanic for its Hemlo Operations near Marathon, Ontario. This role involves servicing, maintaining, and repairing underground heavy-duty equipment, including CAT and Sandvik mobile mining machinery. The position follows a 14/14 rotation with day and night shifts. Camp accommodations, meals, and travel assistance are provided. Candidates must hold a valid provincial or inter-provincial Red Seal certification in heavy-duty mechanics.
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Responsibilities
As an Underground Heavy-Duty Mechanic, responsibilities include maintaining and repairing underground mining equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
- Work safely and efficiently while maintaining high housekeeping standards.
- Perform scheduled preventative maintenance (PMs) and mechanical repairs.
- Service and repair underground CAT and Sandvik mobile mining equipment.
- Diagnose equipment issues and determine required parts and materials.
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols and company policies.
- Maintain accurate records of repairs and servicing.
- Collaborate with team members to improve maintenance processes.
Requirements
Candidates must meet the following qualifications and experience requirements:
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
- Ontario Provincial Trades License (421A Heavy Duty Technician, 310T Truck & Coach Technician, or 310S Automotive Service Technician) or Inter-Provincial Red Seal certification.
- Minimum five years' experience working in an underground mining environment.
- Commitment to workplace safety and ability to ensure the safety of others.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment.
- Excellent communication and computer skills.
- Willingness to share knowledge and learn new skills.
Perks and Benefits
Barminco Canada offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Competitive wages.
- Health and medical benefits.
- Travel assistance.
- Meals and camp accommodations in Marathon, Ontario.
- Opportunities for career growth and skill development.
Worksite/Project
Hemlo Gold Mine
The Hemlo Gold Mine sits about 35 kilometres east of Marathon in northwestern Ontario, along the Trans-Canada Highway north of Lake Superior. One of Canada's longest-running gold camps, Hemlo was discovered in 1981 and has produced gold from both underground and open-pit operations since 1985, yielding roughly 25 million ounces to date. The camp historically hosted three mines — Williams, David Bell, and Golden Giant — of which the Williams operation and its associated underground zones remain active today. The site is supported by established infrastructure, including a 10,000-tonne-per-day mill and a modern underground complex accessed by shaft and ramp, with a western open-pit expansion planned to begin in 2027. The property spans more than 45,000 hectares along the Hemlo greenstone belt and holds over a decade of gold reserves, with an active exploration program targeting further growth near existing infrastructure.
Hemlo Gold MineEmployer Hiring
Barminco Canada
Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. is the Canadian operating arm of Barminco, one of the world's largest hard-rock underground mining services companies and a key brand within the Perenti Group, an ASX-listed diversified global mining services company originating in Australia. With more than three decades of experience, Barminco provides underground contract mining services — including mine development, production mining, haulage, ground support, shaft sinking, raise boring, cable bolting, and equipment supply and maintenance — to mine owners across Australia, Africa, and North America. In Canada, Barminco entered the market in 2020 as the underground contractor at Barrick Gold's Hemlo gold mine in the Marathon district of northwestern Ontario, roughly 350 kilometres east of Thunder Bay, and it also provides underground mining services at the Red Chris mine in northern British Columbia. As part of Perenti, Barminco operates one of the largest underground mining equipment fleets in the world and employs thousands of people across more than twenty projects internationally, mobilizing skilled crews and modern fleets to deliver rapid, high-volume underground development and production for its mining clients.
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