Mill Millwright Supervisor

1911 Gold Corporation; Manitoba; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodations provided

Meals provided during rotations

Job summary

1911 Gold Corporation is seeking an experienced Mill Millwright Supervisor to lead mechanical maintenance at the True North Mine in Bissett, Manitoba. Reporting to the Fixed Plant Maintenance General Foreman, you will supervise a team of millwrights and coordinate daily maintenance to ensure safe, efficient operation.

The role requires strong leadership, technical expertise in hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and hands-on support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industrial millwright experience.
• Supervisory or crew leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of mill processing equipment, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Experience with preventative maintenance programs, work order management, and maintenance planning.
• Proven ability to mentor maintenance personnel and manage priorities.
• Strong communication skills across departments.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements in mining environments.
• Gold mill maintenance experience is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate maintenance, repair, installation, and modification of mill machinery and equipment.
• Provide technical oversight for hydraulic and pneumatic systems and pipelines.
• Ensure maintenance repairs, inspections and operational checks meet safety and quality standards.
• Identify deficiencies, coordinate corrective actions, and implement reliability improvements.
• Organize and supervise maintenance crews, manage work orders and CMMS documentation.
• Coordinate procurement of maintenance materials and supplies to support activities.

Skills

Millwright supervision

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

CMMS

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Leadership

Mining/Gold experience

Safety leadership

Education

Red Seal Journeyperson Industrial Mechanic (433A)

Supervisory training

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Location: True North Mine, Bissett, Manitoba

Schedule: 14 Days On / 14 Days Off (Days & Nights)

Work Location Note: This position is based at the True North Mine site. Camp accommodations and meals are provided during scheduled work rotations.

Position Overview

1911 Gold Corporation is seeking an experienced and safety-focused Mill Millwright Supervisor to lead mechanical maintenance activities at the True North Mine in Bissett, Manitoba.

Reporting to the Fixed Plant Maintenance General Foreman, the Mill Millwright Supervisor is responsible for supervising a team of millwrights, coordinating daily maintenance activities, and ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of mill equipment and infrastructure.

This role provides leadership in maintenance planning, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and equipment reliability while ensuring work is completed to established safety, quality, and operational standards.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, technical expertise, and organizational skills, with the ability to mentor maintenance personnel, manage competing priorities, and collaborate with operations and other trades to minimize downtime and support production objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical Maintenance & Operations

• Supervise and coordinate the maintenance, repair, installation, and modification of mill machinery, stationary equipment, and mechanical infrastructure.
• Provide technical oversight and troubleshooting support for hydraulic and pneumatic systems, HDPE pipelines, and mill processing equipment.
• Ensure maintenance repairs, equipment rebuilds, inspections, and operational checks are completed safely and to established quality standards.
• Identify equipment deficiencies, coordinate corrective actions, and implement improvements to maximize equipment reliability and minimize operational downtime.

Maintenance Planning & Coordination

• Organize and supervise maintenance crews, delegate daily work assignments, and prioritize activities based on operational requirements.
• Coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance programs, including work order management, maintenance scheduling, and follow-up inspections.
• Oversee the accurate tracking and documentation of maintenance activities within the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Coordinate procurement of maintenance materials, replacement parts, and supplies to ensure maintenance activities are completed efficiently.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and mentor a crew of millwrights and apprentices, providing technical guidance and hands-on support when required.
• Monitor employee performance, conduct performance reviews, and support ongoing training and professional development.
• Ensure maintenance personnel have the appropriate training, competencies, tools, and resources to complete assigned work.
• Collaborate with mill operations, maintenance teams, contractors, and other trades to coordinate priorities and resolve operational challenges.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote and enforce compliance with all applicable health and safety legislation, company policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures.
• Identify, assess, and control workplace hazards, ensuring corrective and preventative actions are implemented.
• Ensure completion of required safety documentation, including 5-point safety cards, Field Level Risk Assessments (FLRAs), and equipment inspections.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and safety-driven work environment through effective leadership and communication.

Required Experience & Skill Set

• Minimum 5 years of industrial millwright experience, preferably within mining, mineral processing, or heavy industrial environments.
• Previous supervisory, crew leadership, or maintenance coordination experience preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of mill processing equipment, industrial mechanical systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise maintenance personnel, delegate work, and manage competing operational priorities.
• Experience with preventative maintenance programs, work order management, maintenance planning, and equipment reliability.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, organizational, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Previous gold mill maintenance experience considered an asset.

Job Conditions & Work Environment

• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet operational deadlines in a fast-paced industrial environment.
• Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, and around active mill equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors and in varying weather conditions.
• Physically capable of working in an active industrial and mining environment.
• Willingness to provide hands‑on technical assistance when required.

Certifications

• Red Seal Journeyperson Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Certification (433A) or equivalent recognized interprovincial qualification.
• Supervisory training and additional industrial maintenance certifications are considered assets.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

1911 Gold Corporation is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and diverse workplace. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process

Company Overview

Help Us Build A Prosperous Future at 1911 Gold! This is a unique opportunity to be part of a team, building together, from the ground up. We are ramping up our operations at our True North Gold Project, ahead of a mine restart next year. As we advance True North towards production, we are growing our skilled and dedicated workforce across mining, milling, maintenance, technical services, exploration, site services, supply chain, and corporate functions. Whether you're an experienced mining professional or looking for an opportunity to grow your career, 1911 Gold offers a chance to be part of an exciting stage in the development of the True North Gold Project. Explore our current opportunities and help us shape our future.