Maintenance Superintendent

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.