Maintenance Electrician - Greenstone Gold Mines - DIDO
Greenstone Gold Mines LP, owned by Equinox Gold Corp, operates the Greenstone Mine in Geraldton, Ontario. This large-scale open-pit gold mining operation started production in May 2024 and targets nearly 400,000 ounces of gold annually for a 14-year initial mine life. The Mill Maintenance Electrician is responsible for electrical maintenance and upgrades on mine site stationary equipment, camp facilities, and related infrastructure, ensuring operational reliability and safety. This role is based in Geraldton, with company transportation from multiple pickup points.
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Responsibilities
The Mill Maintenance Electrician plays a vital role in maintaining and upgrading electrical systems across the mine site and camp facilities to ensure operational efficiency and safety. Key responsibilities include:
- Maintaining and upgrading electrical systems including control equipment, monitors, motors, VFDs, and more
- Interpreting drawings, blueprints, schematics, and electrical codes
- Installing and maintaining automated systems
- Consulting with specialists on complex electronic systems
- Responding to electrical breakdowns and emergencies
- Following preventative maintenance programs and inspections
- Maintaining detailed maintenance records and digital logs
- Locking out hazardous equipment and coordinating safety reviews
- Replacing circuit breakers, fuses, switches, lighting, and other electrical components
- Operating switch gear up to 13.8KV, including medium voltage terminations
- Rerouting power for safe work completion
- Providing electrical service to surface equipment and generator stations during outages
- Assisting maintenance of site electrical distribution and camp support facilities
- Recommending improvements to maximize maintenance efficiency and minimize downtime
- Supporting apprentices' skill development by delegating appropriate tasks
Requirements
The ideal Mill Maintenance Electrician will have strong technical expertise, practical mining maintenance experience, and leadership qualities. Required qualifications include:
- 2+ years related mining maintenance experience
- Advanced knowledge of electrical principles and techniques
- Red Seal Journeyperson Electrical certification
- Valid inter-provincial trade qualification certificate in a relevant field
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Leadership skills to foster a positive work environment
- Strong attention to detail
- Problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Adaptability and commitment to an inclusive work environment
- Willingness to perform repetitive tasks
- Comfortable working at heights
- Good eyesight and color vision to identify color-coded wiring
- Microsoft Office proficiency
Perks and Benefits
This Mill Maintenance Electrician role offers the opportunity to work at a major Canadian open-pit gold mine with a stable operational outlook and a strong safety culture. Company transportation is provided from multiple pickup points. Specific pay rate and additional benefits are not detailed.
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.
Greenstone Gold MinesEmployer Hiring
Equinox Gold
Equinox Gold is a Canadian mining company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, focused on producing gold across the Americas. In Canada, Equinox operates the Greenstone Mine in Ontario, a large-scale open-pit gold mine developed in partnership with Orion Mine Finance. This site represents one of the country’s newest and most significant gold operations, providing long-term employment in mining, processing, maintenance, environmental, and technical roles. The company is also advancing the Kemess Underground Project in British Columbia, a development-stage gold-copper project that further strengthens Equinox’s presence in Canada. Equinox Gold is recognized for its strong safety culture, operational efficiency, and commitment to sustainable mining practices. With a growing portfolio and long-life assets, Equinox offers career opportunities across a variety of disciplines including operations, engineering, geology, site services, and health and safety. Whether working at Greenstone or supporting future developments like Kemess, employees are part of a company focused on responsible growth and long-term value in Canadian gold production.
Equinox Gold