Underground Heavy Duty Mechanic - Hemlo Gold Mine - 14 Days On / 14 Days Off
Barminco Canada, a division of the Perenti Group, is hiring an experienced Underground Heavy-Duty Mechanic for its Hemlo operations near Marathon, Ontario. This role operates on a 14/14 schedule and is open to Canadian residents. The successful candidate will perform preventative maintenance and repairs on CAT and Sandvik underground mobile equipment. The role includes travel assistance, full camp accommodations, meals, competitive wages, and health benefits, with opportunities for growth within a global mining leader.
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Responsibilities
The Heavy-Duty Mechanic will service and maintain underground mining equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.
- Conduct preventative maintenance and repairs on underground CAT and Sandvik mobile equipment.
- Follow safety protocols and promote a safe work environment.
- Identify, document, and request required parts and materials.
- Perform duties efficiently and maintain good housekeeping practices.
- Work in alignment with team objectives and report to the Maintenance Foreman.
Requirements
Applicants must hold trade certifications and possess significant underground experience in equipment maintenance.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Ontario Trades License (421A, 310T, or 310S) or Interprovincial Red Seal certification required.
- Minimum 5 years of underground mining mechanic experience.
- Strong computer, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a cross-cultural and fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to learn and share knowledge with others.
Perks and Benefits
Barminco offers a supportive environment with a full suite of benefits and travel support.
- Competitive wages.
- Health and medical benefits.
- Camp accommodations and meals in Marathon, Ontario.
- Travel assistance provided.
- Career growth opportunities within a global mining company.
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 Canada is a subsidiary of Barminco, a leading hard rock underground mining services provider with operations across Australia, Africa, and North America. In Canada, Barminco has been actively involved in significant mining projects, including a three-year contract extension with Barrick Gold to continue underground development at the Hemlo gold mine in Ontario. This contract, valued at over A$200 million, underscores Barminco's commitment to delivering high-speed development and mining production services.
Barminco Canada