Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician - Greenstone Gold Mines - Camp Position
Greenstone Gold Mines LP, owned by Equinox Gold Corp, is hiring a Red Seal Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician for its large-scale open-pit gold operation at Greenstone Mine in Geraldton, Ontario. With annual gold production targeting 400,000 ounces and a 14-year mine life, the mine presents a strong opportunity for skilled technicians to support a major Canadian mining operation. The role focuses on performing advanced diagnostics, repairs, and overhauls on Komatsu, CAT, and Epiroc heavy mining equipment. The position offers a remote camp setting with transportation provided from designated pick-up points and includes onsite OEM training.
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Responsibilities
The Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician will support the Greenstone Mine by maintaining and repairing critical mining equipment to ensure operational reliability and safety.
- Perform preventive maintenance, assembly, repairs, and complete overhauls on heavy mining equipment
- Diagnose faults using computerized testing tools to determine repairs needed
- Recommend repair strategies and suggest performance improvements
- Mentor apprentices and assist with skill development
- Interpret technical manuals and work orders effectively
- Complete detailed reports and maintenance documentation
- Maintain a clean and well-equipped mine-owned service truck
- Promote and follow workplace safety rules and health legislation
Requirements
Candidates must be certified heavy equipment technicians with strong mechanical skills and a safety-first mindset, ready to work in a remote and physically demanding mining environment.
- Red Seal Journeyperson certification required
- Valid driver's license
- Experience repairing Komatsu, CAT, and Epiroc equipment is an asset
- Comfortable with heights and physically demanding tasks (up to 50 lbs)
- Experience in remote mining environments preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to interpret manuals and technical documents
- Self-motivated with minimal supervision required
Perks and Benefits
Greenstone Mine offers a remote mining environment with company-provided transportation, continuous training, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge heavy equipment.
- Camp accommodations provided
- Transportation from multiple pick-up points
- Two weeks of onsite OEM training
- Work with industry-leading mining equipment
- Career opportunity at one of Canada's newest and largest gold mines
Worksite/Project
Greenstone Gold Mines
Greenstone Gold Mines is a prominent gold mining operation located near Geraldton, Ontario. The project encompasses the development of the Greenstone Mine, which includes the Hardrock deposit, along with other properties in the region. In May 2024, Equinox Gold completed the acquisition of Orion's 40% interest, consolidating full ownership of the Greenstone Mine. The mine achieved its first gold pour on May 22, 2024, and reached commercial production in October 2024. With an initial mine life of nearly 15 years, Greenstone Mine is expected to produce over 400,000 ounces of gold annually during its first five years, contributing significantly to Canada's gold output.
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Equinox Gold
Equinox Gold Corp. is a Canadian-based gold mining company operating entirely in the Americas, publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange and NYSE American under the ticker EQX and headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Founded in 2016, the company grew rapidly from a single-asset developer into a multi-mine gold producer with operations across Canada, the United States, Mexico, and Brazil. Its two cornerstone Canadian assets are the Greenstone Gold Mine, a large open-pit operation in northern Ontario near Geraldton, roughly 275 kilometres northeast of Thunder Bay, and the Valentine Gold Mine in central Newfoundland and Labrador, both of which reached production in 2024 and 2025 and anchor the company's strategy of building a producer centred on long-life Canadian mines. Equinox Gold's broader portfolio includes gold mines and development projects in the United States, Mexico, and Brazil, and the company continues to advance exploration and expansion across its operations.
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