Job Description

Outstanding relocation assistance, promising career mobility with compensation & benefits are provided to the qualified candidate!

Our award-winning client is seeking a Maintenance Superintendent to join their team. You will be responsible for leading a multi-shift team, overseeing the maintenance of a diverse asset base including heavy mobile equipment, stationary processing systems, and underground hoisting infrastructure while managing budgets, inventory, and strategic projects.

This role is a critical position reporting directly to the General Manager, with a mandate to drive safety, efficiency, and operational excellence across the entire site.

Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Safety:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing maintenance team (mechanics, electricians, etc.) across a 3-shift operation, including rotating on-call duties.

• Champion a world-class safety culture, ensuring strict adherence to all safety procedures and maintaining a safe work environment for all personnel.

• Foster a positive labor relations climate and promote strong teamwork across all departments.

• Maintenance & Reliability:

• Develop, refine, and execute Preventive (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) programs to maximize asset uptime and reliability.

• Oversee maintenance for all key assets, including mobile fleet (loaders, dozers), stationary equipment (crushers, conveyors), hoists, and plant utilities.

• Utilize root cause analysis to minimize repeat equipment failures and drive continuous improvement in maintenance practices.

• Directly manage the storeroom operations, spare parts inventory, and the procurement process to ensure parts availability and cost efficiency.

• Financial & Strategic Management:

• Manage the department budget, identify opportunities for cost reduction, and execute capital projects aimed at improving operational efficiency.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across all maintenance functions, leveraging data and best practices to enhance efficiency and reliability.

• Oversee effective planning and scheduling of all maintenance work.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial) is preferred, or an equivalent combination of technical training and relevant industry experience.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in industrial maintenance or reliability, with a strong preference for continuous process environments.

• 7+ years of direct leadership experience supervising multi-craft, multi-shift maintenance teams.

• 5+ years of direct experience within the mining industry, with significant exposure to underground mining operations and hoisting systems preferred.

• Expert-level knowledge and practical experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

• Exceptional planning, problem-solving, and communication skills; must be a highly motivated and independent self-starter.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and work in varying temperature environments.

• Ability to climb ladders/stairs and safely lift to 50 lbs.

• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, physical, and background check is required.