Hoist and Underground Maintenance Supervisor
Alamos Gold Inc.•Dubreuilville Township, ON
•$90,000 - $156,500•Onsite
About The Position
The Mechanical Supervisor (Millwright & Hoist Mechanic) is responsible for leading the maintenance, inspection, and repair of all mine hoisting systems and underground assets. This role provides hands-on leadership to hoist mechanics while ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory requirements. This is a safety-critical leadership position overseeing equipment essential to the safe transport of personnel and materials.
Requirements
- Certified Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) (Red Seal preferred)
- Extensive experience with mine hoisting systems
- Previous supervisory or lead-hand experience in mining or heavy industry
- Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, and hoist safety standards
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, OEM manuals, and regulations
- Strong leadership and decision-making ability
- Advanced troubleshooting under pressure
- Excellent organizational and planning skills
- High attention to detail and accountability
- Effective communication across departments
Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate daily activities of hoist mechanics and contractors
- Ensure completion of preventative maintenance and inspections on hoist systems
- Oversee maintenance of: Hoists (drum); Braking systems and safety devices; Hoist ropes, drums, and sheaves; Gearboxes, bearings, and drive systems
- Review and approve mechanical log books and inspection reports
- Lead troubleshooting and response to hoist breakdowns or critical issues
- Plan and execute major maintenance activities (rope changes, rebuilds, shutdowns)
- Coordinate with electrical, operations, and engineering teams
- Ensure proper parts, tools, and resources are available
- Enforce all lockout/tagout and safe work procedures
- Ensure hoist systems meet Ontario mining regulations and company standards
- Participate in audits, inspections, and incident investigations
- Identify and mitigate risks related to hoisting operations
- Promote a strong safety-first culture
- Provide direction, coaching, and mentorship to trades personnel
- Conduct pre-shift safety meetings and task planning
- Manage performance, attendance, and training requirements
- Support workforce development and succession planning
- Ensure clear communication between shifts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
