Maintenance Shop Foreman

Tamatta Mining and Construction Services Inc; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Safety-first culture

Job summary

Tamatta Mining and Construction Services Inc seeks an experienced Shop Foreman to lead a high-performance service team responsible for maintenance and repair of premium mining equipment for a key client.

The role focuses on driving day-to-day shop operations, ensuring safety and quality, optimizing workflows, and mentoring technicians to reduce downtime and extend equipment life in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Red Seal or Interprovincial Journeyman’s Certificate (HD Mechanic) is required.
• Minimum 5 years supervisory/leadership experience in a mechanical shop or field service.
• Strong mechanical background with deep knowledge of mining equipment systems.
• Proven ability to motivate, develop, and retain staff.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and a proactive safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize the mechanical shop’s daily operations, ensuring on-time, defect-free maintenance and repairs.
• Develop and execute efficient work plans, prioritize tasks, and manage bottlenecks to meet deadlines and quality targets.
• Supervise mechanics; monitor performance, provide feedback, and support skills development.
• Manage parts and materials by monitoring inventory, forecasting needs, and driving cost-effective procurement.
• Inspect, diagnose, and supervise preventive maintenance and repair, ensuring OEM-spec workmanship.
• Enforce safety standards, conduct risk assessments, and drive a safety culture.
• Collaborate with planners, field service, and management to coordinate activities and allocate resources.
• Maintain accurate records of work orders, maintenance histories, parts usage, and KPI data.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical knowledge

Safety culture

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Red Seal or Interprovincial Journeyman’s Certificate (HD Mechanic)

Job description

Tamatta Mining seeks an experienced Shop Foreman to lead a high-performance service team responsible for maintenance and repair of premium mining equipment for a key client. The ideal candidate combines a strong mechanical foundation with proven leadership, enabling reliable equipment performance and operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.

About the Role: The Shop Foreman will drive day-to-day shop operations, ensure safety and quality, optimize workflows, and mentor technicians. You will partner with field teams and management to deliver timely maintenance, reduce downtime, and extend equipment life.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize the mechanical shop’s daily operations, ensuring on-time, defect-free maintenance and repairs
• Develop and execute efficient work plans, prioritize tasks, and manage bottlenecks to meet or exceed deadlines and quality targets
• Assign, supervise, and coach mechanics; monitor performance, provide feedback, and support skills development
• Manage parts and materials by monitoring inventory, forecasting needs, and driving cost-effective procurement
• Inspect, diagnose, and supervise preventive maintenance and repair of premium mining equipment; ensure workmanship meets or exceeds OEM specs
• Enforce safety standards, conduct regular risk assessments, and drive a continuous safety culture
• Resolve shop issues, including conflicts, equipment defects, and process inefficiencies, with data-driven problem solving
• Collaborate with maintenance planners, field service, and management to coordinate activities and allocate resources
• Maintain accurate, auditable records of work orders, maintenance histories, parts usage, and KPI data

Qualifications

• Valid Red Seal or Interprovincial Journeyman’s Certificate (HD Mechanic) or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory/leadership experience in a mechanical shop or field service environment; demonstrated track record of improving uptime and reliability
• Strong mechanical and technical background with deep knowledge of mining-equipment systems
• Proven leadership and people-management skills; ability to motivate, develop, and retain top talent
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time-management abilities; strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with safety regulations (e.g., lockout/tagout, MTSA/CSA standards) and a proactive safety mindset
• Proficiency in managing work orders, maintenance histories, and documentation; data-driven with attention to accuracy
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; able to interface effectively with management, procurement, and field teams
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growing environment and adapt to shifting priorities

Working Conditions

• Fast-paced, dynamic shop environment supporting premium mining equipment
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture within a growing organization
• Ability to work under pressure, manage tight deadlines, and maintain meticulous attention to detail
• Occasional on-site visits to remote or challenging locations as required by client operations

Why join this team?

• Opportunity to lead a skilled team and impact equipment reliability for a major client
• Competitive compensation and benefits, plus opportunities for career advancement
• A safety-first culture that supports continuous learning and professional development