Maintenance Foreperson

Perenti Global Limited; Dease Lake; On-site; CAD 179,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Extended health and dental benefits

Charter travel from hubs

Camp accommodations and meals

RRSP matching program

Job summary

Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. at the Red Chris Mine in northern British Columbia is seeking a Maintenance Foreperson.

This role oversees maintenance personnel, ensuring safe service of site mobile equipment and adherence to safety and operating standards on a 14-on/14-off FIFO rotation. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will coordinate maintenance schedules, monitor work quality, develop objectives, and manage resources to meet production targets and budgets.

Qualifications

• Commitment to working safely while ensuring the safety of others.
• Technical diploma, degree or similar qualification in Maintenance/Mechanics field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience working as an underground mechanic.
• Minimum 5 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in conventional and mechanized mining.
• Strong communication, organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment.

Responsibilities

• 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 Lead Hands, Planners, and the Mining team.
• 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 Superintendents.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as reviewed and assigned upon hire.

Skills

Underground mechanic experience

Supervisory experience

Mining experience

Communication skills

Organization skills

Time management

Cross-cultural teamwork

Education

Technical diploma or degree in Maintenance/Mechanics

Job description

Barminco forms part of the Perenti Group, a diversified global mining services company. Barminco can offer you opportunities to take your career to the next level as one of the world's largest hard-rock underground mining companies, with operations in Australia and across the globe. The Perenti Group operates across a wide range of mining sectors and offers unique career progression opportunities.

The Opportunity

Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. has a new exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Foreperson at the Red Chris Mine in northern British Columbia. Working a FIFO rotation of 14-shifts on and 14-shifts off.

Reporting to the Project Manager, the successful candidate will lead and supervise maintenance personnel, ensuring site mobile equipment is serviced safely and efficiently. With a strong commitment to safety and sound operational judgement, they will help maximize development capability while ensuring the safety of themselves and their team.

More specifically, our Maintenance Foreperson will:

• 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 Lead Hands, Planners, and the Mining team.
• 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 Superintendents.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as reviewed and assigned upon hire.

Skills and Experience:

• Commitment to working safely while ensuring the safety of others
• Technical diploma, degree or similar qualification in Maintenance/Mechanics field
• Minimum 10 years of experience working as an underground mechanic
• Minimum 5 years in a supervisory role
• Experience in conventional and mechanized mining
• Strong communication, organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment

Physical Demands

• 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

What we offer:

Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. can offer you a role where you will be challenged and valued for your skills and experience. You will also have the opportunity to develop and grow your career.

We offer competitive wages, no-wait extended health and dental benefits, charter travel from various hubs, camp accommodations and meals. We also offer a matching RRSP program after a 3-month waiting period. The salary range for this position is $179,000.00 – $198,000.00 per annum.

NOTE:

Selected candidates will have to successfully complete a pre-employment Fit for Duty medical which includes alcohol and drug screening.

Barminco is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and encourages applications from individuals of all abilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates throughout every stage of the selection process.

We look forward to reviewing your application, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.