Discovery is an Americas-focused precious metals company with a diversified portfolio. Our Mission is to deliver sustainable value for all stakeholders by operating in a safe and responsible manner and having a positive impact on local communities.
Located in and around the City of Timmins, Ontario, Porcupine has two underground and one open pit mines. A continuous operation for over 100 years that provides a great work-life balance. Employees from diverse backgrounds are empowered through engagement, involvement, and growth opportunities in the workplace.
Location:Dome
Schedule:4x3
The Position
The Mobile Maintenance General Foreperson is responsible for the safe, reliable, and cost-effective maintenance of the surface mining mobile fleet. This role provides leadership and direction to maintenance personnel while ensuring equipment availability, maintenance efficiency, regulatory compliance, and environmental stewardship.
The incumbent works collaboratively with operations, technical services, supply chain, contractors, and maintenance support teams to achieve safety, production, reliability, and budget objectives. A key component of the role is developing employees through coaching, mentoring, training, performance management, and succession planning.
Key Responsibilities
- Accountable for fostering and maintaining a strong safety culture while ensuring compliance with all applicable legislation, company standards, and environmental requirements.
- Provide leadership, direction, coaching, and support to supervisors and maintenance support personnel.
- Establish clear performance expectations and conduct performance reviews.
- Manage employee relations matters in accordance with Company policies and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements.
- Participate in Employee Improvement Action Plans, investigations, and grievance procedures as required.
- Lead the development, monitoring, and continuous improvement of safety performance within the Mobile Maintenance Department.
- Champion the use of Safety Management Systems, incident reporting processes, hazard identification programs, and safety innovation initiatives
- Maintain high housekeeping standards throughout all maintenance facilities and work areas.
- Conduct workplace inspections and participate in monthly health and safety meetings.
- Maximize equipment reliability, availability, and operational performance of the mobile fleet.
- Support the development and execution of maintenance strategies aligned with operational objectives.
- Partner with Operations General Forepersons and other site departments to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives
Skills and Qualifications
Education and Certifications
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline; or
• Technical Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology; or
• Certified Journeyperson Trade Qualification.
Industry Experience
• Minimum 10 years of maintenance experience within open pit mining, underground mining, or heavy mobile equipment maintenance environments.
• Extensive knowledge of fleet maintenance and reliability management practices.
Leadership Experience
• Minimum 5 years in a supervisory or leadership role within a maintenance organization.
Additional Information
Competitive total compensation package including:
- Health, Dental, Life, AD&D, Disability, Healthcare and Wellness Spending Accounts, Virtual Care and Employee and Family Assistance Program;
- Company contributions and matching into a Defined Contribution Pension Plan; and
- Competitive Annual Compensation
This posting is for an existing vacancy at Discovery Silver.
We thank all candidates in advance. Please note, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Discovery Silver welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), aboriginal (Indigenous) persons and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. Discovery is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.
Please note that we use artificial intelligence tools to screen applications and assess qualifications and selected candidates will be contacted by a human for an interview.