Lead Hand, Heavy Duty Mechanic

Job Location: Brucejack Camp

Workplace Type: Onsite

Pay Grade: 1.2

Closing Date

About Brucejack

Brucejack is one of the highest-grade gold mines in the world – a remote underground operation famously located on top of a glacier in northwestern British Columbia. With a fly-in, fly-out roster and on-site camp, our team works in a truly unique environment, using modern mining methods to safely extract gold and silver from deep beneath the ice. The challenges of Brucejack’s location create a tight-knit team spirit: safety, adaptability and camaraderie are paramount in everything we do. We are quietly proud of our strong partnerships with local First Nations and nearby communities, which help us operate responsibly and share benefits in the region. Brucejack offers the rare opportunity to build a career on the cutting edge of mining, delivering world-class results in an environment like no other.

Role Purpose

Provide hands-on leadership and technical expertise to the Heavy Duty Mechanic team while supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient maintenance of mobile mining and construction equipment. Act as a key resource for troubleshooting, work coordination, and mentoring trades personnel to achieve maintenance and production objectives.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead by example and promote a strong safety culture in all maintenance activities.
• Coordinate and assign daily maintenance work to Heavy Duty Mechanics and support trades.
• Perform inspections, diagnostics, repairs, and preventative maintenance on mobile equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and powertrain systems to minimize downtime.
• Support supervisors in planning and prioritizing maintenance activities to meet operational requirements.
• Monitor work quality and ensure tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with site standards.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to apprentices and team members.
• Assist with incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Ensure accurate completion of work orders, inspections, and maintenance records.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, maintenance practices, and team performance.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Red Seal Heavy Duty Equipment Technician certification.
• Previous leadership experience as a Lead Hand, Senior Technician, or similar role.
• Strong experience maintaining heavy mobile equipment in mining, construction, or industrial environments.
• Advanced knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and powertrain systems.
• Proven troubleshooting and root-cause problem-solving skills.
• Strong commitment to safety and the ability to influence safe work practices.
• Effective communication, teamwork, and mentoring abilities.
• Experience working in remote camp and/or rotational work environments is an asset.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and perform in a production-critical environment.
• Physically capable of performing the duties of the role, including lifting up to 50 lbs and working in confined spaces.
• Willing and able to work 12-hour rotational shifts and successfully complete required medical, fitness-for-duty, and drug and alcohol testing.

At Newmont, our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that everyone can work to their full potential, free from discrimination, while respecting the cultures, religions, and governance of the regions in which we operate. Guided by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility, and Inclusion we are dedicated to creating a culturally rich and supportive environment.

The expected salary range for this role is CA$68.07/hour. This range is tied to the British Columbia market for jobs performed in British Columbia. The salary offer extended to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate’s pay history. In accordance with applicable law, Newmont will not seek information regarding a candidate’s compensation history, and candidates should not disclose such information during the recruitment process.

We believe in the strength of our people and the positive impact we can create together. Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible packaging options, and programs that recognize those who go above and beyond. If you share our values and feel you can make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply – we’d love to hear from you!