Underground Heavy Duty Mechanic - Hemlo Gold Mine - Site Rotation
Barrick Gold Corporation is currently hiring an Underground Heavy Duty Mechanic at its Hemlo Operations, located at the Williams Mine near Marathon, Ontario. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the reliable performance of underground mobile equipment by performing both preventative and corrective maintenance. The successful candidate will utilize maintenance planning systems, conduct equipment diagnostics, and carry out repairs on a wide range of mining machinery to support safe and efficient production. Barrick offers a collaborative environment, excellent development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Position
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Responsibilities
The Underground Heavy Duty Mechanic is responsible for maintaining underground mobile equipment and supporting safe, efficient operations. Duties include:
- Conduct preventative maintenance (PMs) per work order schedules.
- Identify parts and materials required ahead of time for repairs.
- Complete inspection reports, shift logs, and maintenance documentation accurately.
- Analyze root causes of equipment failures and suggest improvements.
- Use CMMS software like SAP to manage and track maintenance work.
- Collaborate with supervisors and planners on maintenance priorities.
- Respond quickly and efficiently to breakdowns to minimize downtime.
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols and maintain housekeeping standards.
- Assist in mentoring apprentices and junior team members as needed.
Requirements
Minimum qualifications and expectations include:
- Certification as a Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic (Journeyperson preferred).
- Experience with underground mobile mining equipment maintenance.
- Familiarity with maintenance planning tools and CMMS such as SAP.
- Strong understanding of mechanical diagnostics and root cause analysis.
- Ability to complete detailed documentation and reports.
- Team-oriented with effective communication and organizational skills.
- Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and collaborative work environments.
- Physically fit for underground mining conditions and PPE compliance.
Perks and Benefits
Barrick offers a robust compensation and career development package, including:
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
- Pension plan and company-matched share purchase program.
- Health and dental benefits.
- Global training and advancement opportunities.
- Work in a high-performing and safety-driven team environment.
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
Barrick Mining Corporation
Barrick Mining Corporation is one of the world's largest gold producers and a growing copper miner, headquartered in Toronto and listed on the New York Stock Exchange (GOLD) and Toronto Stock Exchange (ABX). Formerly Barrick Gold Corporation, the company rebranded to Barrick Mining Corporation in 2025 to reflect its expanding copper business alongside gold. Barrick operates a portfolio of large, long-life mines built around its "Tier One" strategy — assets producing at least 500,000 ounces of gold annually with more than a decade of reserves and costs in the lower half of the industry curve. Its principal operations include the Nevada Gold Mines joint venture in the United States, Kibali in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Loulo-Gounkoto in Mali, and Pueblo Viejo in the Dominican Republic, alongside copper assets such as Lumwana in Zambia and the Reko Diq project in Pakistan. In 2025 the company divested its remaining Canadian operation, the Hemlo gold mine in Ontario, as part of a strategy focused on its largest and lowest-cost global assets.
Barrick Mining Corporation