Position Description:

The Service Crew is responsible for installing, extending, and maintaining mine services that support safe and efficient underground operations. This includes ventilation, water, air, pumps, communication lines, and service infrastructure required for mine development and production. Working as part of the underground team, the Service Crew ensures all services are installed to standard, hazards are identified and communicated, and operational needs are supported in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

- Install, extend, and maintain ventilation services, including vent bags, secondary fans, vent walls, and brattices.
- Extend water, air, and service lines to recent development areas as required.
- Move, install, and maintain pumps, pump lines, firing lines, leaky feeders, and related infrastructure.
- Manually install cable bolts and perform grouting tasks following specifications.
- Conduct pre-operational inspections of tools and equipment; report hazards or defects immediately.
- Perform repairs within capability, including vent bags, poly pipe, valves, and service components.
- Maintain a safe and organized work area while adhering to all site safety procedures, standards, and the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
- Communicate hazards, changes, or service requirements clearly with Supervisors and team members.
- Support other underground operational tasks as required by the Shift Supervisor.




- Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies or safety concerns and recommending solutions.
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to meet daily operational requirements.
- Other duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications:

- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 2 years of underground mining experience in a similar role.
- Underground Common Core certification required.
- Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices and effective hazard recognition.
- Strong communication, planning, and time-management skills.
- Ability to learn new tasks quickly, adapt to changing underground conditions, and work effectively in a cross-cultural team setting.
- Physical capability to work in underground conditions, including walking on uneven terrain, climbing ladders and stairs, bending, kneeling, squatting, and reaching during service installations.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs regularly (e.g., pipes, pumps, vent bags, hoses).
- Ability to perform repetitive upper-body movements and work in confined spaces or at varying elevations.
- Tolerance for noise, vibration, humidity, dust, and reduced lighting typical of underground mines.
- Ability to wear all required PPE, including respirators and hearing protection.
- Capacity to respond safely and rapidly in emergency situations, including using escapeways and ladderways.
- Willingness and ability to work rotating day/night shift schedules.

📌 WM UG Ops Services (Hemlo)
🏢 Hemlo Mining
📍 Hemlo