ABOUT US:
Since 2009, Gowest Gold has expanded its land holdings to over 120 square kilometres in the prolific Timmins gold camp. Our properties are strategically positioned along key geological structures, including the underexplored Pipestone Fault, associated with the gold-rich Porcupine-Destor Fault system, which has produced over 145 million ounces of gold across the Abitibi Greenstone Belt.
Today, with full ownership of both the Bradshaw Mine and the Redstone Mill, Gowest is uniquely positioned as a fully integrated and growing gold company, advancing from resource production while unlocking long-term potential across our land package.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Mill Maintenance General Foreman, the Mill Electrical Lead Hand is responsible for coordinating and performing electrical maintenance activities within the processing plant to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant equipment. The role provides technical guidance, work direction, and mentorship to electricians and apprentices while supporting maintenance planning and operational objectives.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate and prioritize daily work activities for electricians and apprentices based on operational and maintenance requirements.
- Provide technical guidance and support to electrical personnel in troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance tasks.
- Perform installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, equipment, and infrastructure throughout the processing plant.
- Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, and control system issues to minimize equipment downtime and maintain production targets.
- Maintain and repair motors, motor control centres (MCCs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), PLCs, conveyors, pumps, crushers, and other processing plant equipment.
- Ensure all work is completed safely and in compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and lockout/tagout procedures.
- Participate in safety meetings, inspections, hazard assessments, and incident investigations.
- Promote a strong safety culture by identifying and addressing unsafe conditions and work practices.
- Support the planning and execution of scheduled maintenance activities, shutdowns, and capital projects.
- Review and complete work orders, maintenance records, and related documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
- Assist in identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability, maintenance practices, and operational efficiency.
- Train, mentor, and support the development of apprentices and less experienced electricians.
- Communicate maintenance priorities, equipment concerns, and project updates to supervisors and other departments.
- Maintain inventory awareness and identify material and equipment requirements for planned work.
- Actively contribute to a safe, healthy, and cooperative work environment with a strong commitment to achieving an accident-free operation.
- Comply with all applicable federal and provincial legislation, regulations, and legal requirements.
- Adhere to all corporate policies, procedures, and site standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Ontario Provincial Certificate of Qualification as an Industrial Electrician (442A) or Interprovincial Red Seal Industrial Electrician Certification.
- Minimum five (5) years of progressive electrical maintenance experience, preferably in a mining or mineral processing environment.
- Minimum two (2) years of experience in a Lead Hand or crew lead capacity.
- Extensive knowledge of industrial electrical systems, equipment, and maintenance best practices.
- Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining motors, motor control centres (MCCs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), power distribution systems, and industrial control systems.
- Strong understanding of electrical codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Knowledge of safe work practices, including lockout/tagout procedures, hazard identification, and risk assessment.
- Experience interpreting and working from electrical drawings, schematics, and technical manuals.
- Knowledge of preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance principles.
- Experience using maintenance management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with operations, maintenance, and contractors.
- Experience supporting maintenance shutdowns, projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Knowledge and experience with instrumentation, process control systems, PLCs, industrial network communications, and the maintenance and troubleshooting of instrumentation equipment, including transmitters, analyzers, control valves, and field devices, is considered an asset.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- The role is located at the Redstone Site, which is approximately 35 kilometers southeast of Timmins, Ontario, Canada.
- This posting is for an existing role at Gowest.
- The ideal for the role will work a schedule of 5 days on and 2 off, 8-hour days.
- Although you will be assigned a work schedule, this is not a guaranteed schedule of hours, and your work hours may vary with the needs of the company.
- Gowest Gold promotes a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a zero-tolerance policy with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs on site.
Gowest Gold is an equal opportunity employer, values diversity in its workforce, and encourages applications from qualified candidates. Wherever possible, accommodations are made for qualified applicants with self-declared disabilities. Gowest Gold thanks all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Company reserves the right to administer relevant tests to shortlisted candidates selected for interviews, in an effort to determine their suitability and the preparedness of those candidates to accept and perform in the role for which they have applied.
