Barminco Hemlo Maintenance Foreperson
- Marathon, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Working a rotation of 14-shifts on and 14-days off
- Shifts are days only
- Ensure compliance with all Barminco policies, procedures, statutory regulations, and work instructions.
- Maintain a strong and regular presence across workshop and underground areas to monitor safety, task completion, and work quality.
- Coordinate maintenance schedules planned and breakdown repairs, and equipment availability in collaboration with Maintenance Superintendents and Planners.
- Provide clear work objectives, expectations, and performance standards to maintenance personnel.
- Ensure required manpower, tools, and equipment are in place to meet production targets and cost plans.
- Oversee training and competency development to ensure employees are properly equipped to work safely and effectively.
- Monitor and maintain accurate documentation, including work orders, inspections, and service records.
- Develop and uphold workshop standards, specifications, and maintenance systems aimed at reducing risk and operational variation.
- Track and analyze maintenance KPIs, equipment history, and costs to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
- Support risk assessments, audits, incident investigations (ICAM), and ensure statutory inspections are completed and recorded.
- Promote and maintain a culture of continuous improvement across all maintenance functions.
- Support budgeting efforts by tracking expenditures and flagging variances to the Project Manager and Maintenance Superintendent.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as reviewed and assigned upon hire.
- Commitment to working safely while ensuring the safety of others
- Technical diploma, degree or similar qualification in Maintenance/Mechanics field
- Valid Mechanical/Trades License, preferably a 421A Red Seal certification
- Minimum 10 years of underground mining experience
- Minimum 5 years in a supervisory role
- Supervisor Certification
- Experience in conventional and mechanized mining
- Strong communication, organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment
- Frequently exposed to underground conditions including humidity, reduced lighting, noise, dirt, uneven terrain
- Regularly required to walk, stand, and navigate uneven terrain in an underground environment
- Must be able to climb ladders, stairs, ad access confirmed or elevated spaces as required
- Frequent bending/twisting during the inspecting equipment
- Able to complete both fine and gross motor tasks with both hands
- Maintain a seated position at a computer desk for varying times throughout the shift