Underground Heavy Duty Mechanic Job Dease Lake British Columbia Canada,Trades / Skilled Labor

Location: Dease Lake

Underground Heavy Duty Mechanic

23 Jul 2026 Barminco Canada .buttf a{ border: 1px solid transparent; } .buttf a:focus{ border: 1px dashed #ac9d72 !important; outline: none !important; }

About Barminco: Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. is part of the Perenti Group, a diversified global mining services company originating in Australia. Barminco can offer you opportunities to take your career to the next level as one of the world's largest hard-rock underground mining companies, with operations in Canada and across the globe. The Perenti Group operates across a wide range of mining sectors and offers unique career progression opportunities.

We provide state of the art facilities, equipment, technology and opportunities to work on projects all over the world. At Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd., we are committed to fostering a culture that understands and values inclusion and diversity.

The Opportunity: Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. Is seeking an experienced UNDERGROUND Heavy Duty Mechanic with strong Auto Electrician skillsto join our maintenance team at the Red Chris Mine in northern British Columbia. This role is best suited to a mechanically qualified tradesperson who also possesses advanced electrical diagnostic capability, particularly in electrical-over-hydraulic systems used in mobile mining equipment. Working a FIFO rotation of 14-shifts on and 14-shifts off.

Reporting to the Maintenance Foreman or designate, the UNDERGROUND HD Mechanic will play a key role in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing complex electrical and electro-hydraulic systems to support all areas of the underground and surface equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

Position Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Demonstrate commitment to following all Mine site safety rules, procedures and regulations, while ensuring the safety of others

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mining equipment and ancillary equipment, including light vehicles as required

Diagnose and repair complex electrical faults on heavy mobile equipment

Interpret and work from advanced electrical and electronic schematics

Troubleshoot and maintain electrical-over-hydraulic systems

Perform electrical testing, fault finding, and system validation

Maintain and repair wiring harnesses, sensors, solenoids, controllers, and ECU systems

Work on CANBus systems and electronic control modules

Collaborate with mechanical and operational teams to resolve recurring issues

Ensure projects are carried out in a timely, cost efficient and meticulous manner

Perform preventative maintenance inspections and services in accordance with the maintenance schedule and/or based on operational requirements

Document reports detailing work performed, problems diagnosed, pre & post checks and all other required shift paperwork

Maintain and demonstrate a professional and courteous relationship with employees, subcontractors, the client and all other personnel

Practice good general housekeeping in the work area and equipment

Understand and comply with all PPE requirements in work areas

Other duties may be assigned by your Supervisor, as required

Skills and Experience:

Minimum High School Diploma or equivalency

Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic Certification

Preferred; 3-5 years of experience working underground as a Heavy-Duty Mechanic

Proven auto electrical troubleshooting experience in a heavy equipment or mining environment, preferred

Strong understanding of electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, manuals and blueprints

Demonstrated experience with electrical-over-hydraulic systems

Ability to diagnose faults using diagnostic software and electrical test equipment

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License; manual transmission experience required

Typical equipment;
Sandvik jumbo(s), scoop(s) and haul truck(s), Volvo/Cat front end loaders/telehandler & grader. Toyota land cruiser light vehicles.

Possess general computer skills

The ability to work both independently and within a team in a fast-paced, rapidly changing, cross-cultural environment with high degree of professionalism and self-motivation is essential

Proven ability to recognize and follow verbal and written…