Mechanical, Lead Hand
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Key details
- Location
- Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Senior
- Function
- other
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- Yesterday
Skills
About the role
We are IAMGOLD. Innovative, Accountable Mining.
IAMGOLD is a Canadian-based gold mining company with operations and development projects across North America and West Africa. With flagship operations like the Côté Gold Mine in Ontario, one of Canada’s largest and most technologically advanced gold mines, we’re not just mining gold; we’re redefining what mining means for the future.
At IAMGOLD, we believe that when we engage, empower, and support each other, we create extraordinary outcomes—delivering value for our people, partners, and stakeholders while building stronger, more resilient communities.
Recognized as one of the 2025 GTA Top Employers, we offer an environment designed for growth, world-class rewards, cutting-edge development programs, and a culture that values fresh ideas and collaboration.
Our results speak for themselves: ranked 13th on the 2025 TSX30, we’ve proven that performance and purpose go hand in hand. Here, you’ll work on projects that matter, leveraging technology, sustainability, and creativity to deliver impact for our teams, communities, and the planet.
Innovation drives us. Sustainability anchors us. Accountability shapes us.
- Check out the IAMGOLD Blog
Read about our Côté Gold
About the role:
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Lead Hand, Mechanical to provide frontline leadership and technical expertise within the Mill Maintenance team. Reporting to the Mechanical Supervisor, this is a working leadership role responsible for coordinating daily maintenance activities while actively participating in the safe execution of mechanical work.
The Lead Hand, Mechanical serves as the primary point of contact for tradespeople on shift, ensuring maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with operational priorities. Leveraging a strong background as a Red Seal Millwright or Welder, the successful candidate will mentor team members, assist with complex troubleshooting, and drive a culture of safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.
This position is based at a mining and mineral processing operation and may require work on a rotational schedule.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and assign daily maintenance activities to mechanical trades personnel based on operational priorities and work plans.
- Provide hands-on technical support for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of mill processing equipment.
- Act as the primary point of contact for shift turnovers, ensuring critical operational, maintenance, and safety information is effectively communicated.
- Assist the Mechanical Supervisor in pre-shift meetings, communicate work priorities, and ensure crews have the tools, materials, and resources required to execute work safely.
- Act as a visible safety leader by promoting safe work practices, conducting field inspections, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Support planned and unplanned maintenance activities while minimizing equipment downtime and maximizing asset reliability.
- Mentor apprentices and tradespeople through coaching, training, and knowledge sharing.
- Coordinate with Operations, Reliability, Planning, and other departments to ensure effective execution of maintenance work.
We are IAMGOLD. Innovative, Accountable Mining.
IAMGOLD is a Canadian-based gold mining company with operations and development projects across North America and West Africa. With flagship operations like the Côté Gold Mine in Ontario, one of Canada’s largest and most technologically advanced gold mines, we’re not just mining gold; we’re redefining what mining means for the future.
At IAMGOLD, we believe that when we engage, empower, and support each other, we create extraordinary outcomes—delivering value for our people, partners, and stakeholders while building stronger, more resilient communities.
Recognized as one of the 2025 GTA Top Employers, we offer an environment designed for growth, world-class rewards, cutting-edge development programs, and a culture that values fresh ideas and collaboration.
Our results speak for themselves: ranked 13th on the 2025 TSX30, we’ve proven that performance and purpose go hand in hand. Here, you’ll work on projects that matter, leveraging technology, sustainability, and creativity to deliver impact for our teams, communities, and the planet.
Innovation drives us. Sustainability anchors us. Accountability shapes us.
- Check out the IAMGOLD Blog
Read about our Côté Gold
About the role:
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Lead Hand, Mechanical to provide frontline leadership and technical expertise within the Mill Maintenance team. Reporting to the Mechanical Supervisor, this is a working leadership role responsible for coordinating daily maintenance activities while actively participating in the safe execution of mechanical work.
The Lead Hand, Mechanical serves as the primary point of contact for tradespeople on shift, ensuring maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with operational priorities. Leveraging a strong background as a Red Seal Millwright or Welder, the successful candidate will mentor team members, assist with complex troubleshooting, and drive a culture of safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.
This position is based at a mining and mineral processing operation and may require work on a rotational schedule.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and assign daily maintenance activities to mechanical trades personnel based on operational priorities and work plans.
- Provide hands-on technical support for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of mill processing equipment.
- Act as the primary point of contact for shift turnovers, ensuring critical operational, maintenance, and safety information is effectively communicated.
- Assist the Mechanical Supervisor in pre-shift meetings, communicate work priorities, and ensure crews have the tools, materials, and resources required to execute work safely.
- Act as a visible safety leader by promoting safe work practices, conducting field inspections, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Support planned and unplanned maintenance activities while minimizing equipment downtime and maximizing asset reliability.
- Mentor apprentices and tradespeople through coaching, training, and knowledge sharing.
- Coordinate with Operations, Reliability, Planning, and other departments to ensure effective execution of maintenance work.
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