Lead Hand, Mine Maintenance

Iamgold Corporation; Canada; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Canada seeks a Lead Hand for Mine Maintenance to provide frontline leadership and technical support for maintenance activities. This role entails overseeing maintenance operations and mentoring team members to ensure safe and efficient equipment repairs. Candidates should have over 5 years in mobile equipment maintenance and leadership experience in a mining environment. Attractive total rewards include competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Salary and Bonus

Extended Health, Dental and Insurance Benefit Coverage

Health Spending Account

Fitness & Wellness Subsidy

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Registered Pension Plan with Company Match

Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company Match

TFSA & RRSP

Electric Vehicle Subsidy

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in mobile equipment maintenance in mining or heavy industrial settings.
• At least 1 year in a leadership role coordinating tasks and mentoring.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing large mobile equipment required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and repair of mobile equipment.
• Assign tasks to meet operational goals and monitor their progress.
• Act as the primary liaison between maintenance crew and supervisors.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership abilities

Mentoring

Heavy equipment operation

Education

Post-secondary education in Heavy Equipment Maintenance or Mechanical Trades

Trade certification (Heavy Equipment Technician, Millwright) preferred

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Job description

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Lead Hand, Mine Maintenance

The Lead Hand provides frontline leadership and technical support for mobile maintenance activities at the mine site. This role ensures safe, efficient, and compliant maintenance of heavy mobile equipment while coordinating daily tasks and supporting team development.

Key Areas of Responsibility & Duties

Area 1: Maintenance Operations

Maintenance operations.

• Oversee maintenance and repair of mobile equipment (haul trucks, loaders, drills, etc.).
• Perform troubleshooting and assist technicians with complex repairs.
• Ensure adherence to maintenance schedules, procedures, and quality standards.
• Monitor work order completion and ensure timely updates in the maintenance system.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings in maintenance activities.

Area 2: Leadership and Coordination

Leadership and coordination.

• Assign daily tasks and monitor progress to meet operational goals.
• Act as the primary liaison between maintenance crew and supervisors.
• Mentor team members, promote continuous improvement, and support training initiatives.
• Promote a positive work culture focused on collaboration and accountability.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications, Formal Education, Certifications or Equivalents

• Post‑secondary education in Heavy Equipment Maintenance, Mechanical Trades, or related field.
• Trade certification (e.g., Heavy Equipment Technician, Millwright) preferred.

Work Experience – Nature & Length

• Minimum 5 years of experience in mobile equipment maintenance within a mining or heavy industrial environment.
• At least 1 year in a leadership or senior technician role, demonstrating ability to coordinate tasks and mentor team members.
• Proven experience with troubleshooting and repair of large mobile equipment (haul trucks, loaders, drills, etc.).
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and work order processes.

Additional Qualifications – Competency Requirements

• Self‑motivated individual who is driven to find solutions and strive for continuous improvement in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to make quick, informed decisions.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Proficient in operating a variety of heavy equipment commonly used in mining.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding and high‑pressure environment.

What We Offer

IAMGOLD believes in rewarding outstanding performance with an equally outstanding total rewards package. Our attractive offerings include:

• Competitive Salary and Bonus
• Extended Health, Dental and Insurance Benefit Coverage
• Health Spending Account
• Fitness & Wellness Subsidy
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Registered Pension Plan with Company Match
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company Match
• TFSA & RRSP
• Electric Vehicle Subsidy

Empowering People – Extraordinary Performance

I AMGOLD is a leading mid‑tier gold producer and developer based in Canada, with operating mines in North America and West Africa. Throughout our 30 year history, we have demonstrated our commitment to responsible and sustainable mining practices, and our Zero Harm® commitment ensures that we continually strive to reach the highest standards in human health and safety, minimize our impact on the environment and support the development of the local communities in which we proudly operate.

At IAMGOLD we believe that by engaging, empowering and supporting each other, we can achieve extraordinary performance. Our core values guide us; we are driven to excellence in everything we do, we are accountable and operate with transparency, we conduct ourselves with respect and embrace diversity, we grow with teamwork, learning and innovation.

IAMGOLD is proud to be recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender‑Equality Index.

Primary Location

Canada

Work Locations

06 - Cote Gold Mine Site IAMGOLD Corp, Côté Gold Division 3 Mesomikenda Lake Rd PO Box 100 Gogama P0M 1W0

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