Maintenance Superintendent

West Red Lake Gold Mines; Red Lake; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the mining sector as a Maintenance Superintendent at the Red Lake Madsen Mine. You will be responsible for managing maintenance operations, supervising staff, and ensuring equipment efficiency to meet production goals. Ideal candidates will have extensive management experience, a degree in engineering, and strong leadership skills, contributing to a positive organizational culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of management experience in mining.
• Knowledge of workplace compliance regulations.
• Ability to multitask and establish priorities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance staff and oversee equipment maintenance.
• Perform emergency repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Prepare monthly reports and coordinate contractor activities.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Project Management

Leadership

Flexibility

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Trade and related college diploma

Job description

Be a part of the initial team to grow and operate a regionally significant new underground mine development that
is rapidly becoming the future of the iconic Red Lake gold mining district in Ontario, Canada.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for supervising
maintenance staff, overseeing general building and property, mining & support equipment, and the
Beneficiation Mill maintenance, service and repair. The Superintendent will maintain HVAC (heating,
ventilation, and air conditioning), electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems and equipment, and
coordinate the day to day operation of the maintenance department. Responsible for performing highly
diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according
to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of

WRLG’s production objectives.

The focus of this role will include:
• Contribute to creating a positive culture across the company
• Manage and supervise the maintenance staff, and ensure that all requisite tasks are handled
quickly and efficiently within budget restraints.
• Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and facility’s
equipment.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and
perform scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
• May be required to also perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting
and repair of production machines.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance
and service.
• Diagnose problems, supervise replace or repair parts, tests and adjustments.
• Ensure preventive maintenance is completed on machines, equipment and facilities.
• Comply with safety regulations and pertinent electrical codes, etc.
• Involved in all aspects of asset maintenance requirements including new construction,
renovations or updates to current systems.
• Coordinate and monitor contractor activities for projects.
• Set priorities for preventative maintenance work orders, maintenance requisitions and
scheduled work.
• Maintain adequate supplies and equipment for the maintenance department.
• Requisition work to be completed through Purchasing.
• Ensure staff orientation and training & development.
• Keep current with ongoing changes and new technology and adapt accordingly.
• Maintain inventory of new equipment, manuals and warranties.
• Operate computerized preventative maintenance program.
• Prepare monthly reports and budget.
• Other Duties as assigned

Skills and Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Trade and related college diploma
• A minimum of 15 years of management experience with mine, mill or beneficiary operations in a
mining environment.
• Highly motivated and able to work independently.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate detailed instructions orally and in writing • Ability to multitask and establish priorities
• Ability to maintain organization of maintenance schedule and files in a changing environment
• Exhibit initiative, responsibility, flexibility and leadership
• Knowledge of local, provincial and federal workplace compliance regulations, ordinances and
legislation
• Strong communication and problem solving skills
• Excellent time management and project management skills
• High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning
• Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to exercise necessary cost control measures
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working
environment
• Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times

****Must be able to Provide the Following: *****
- Clean Criminal Record Check

Red Lake Madsen Mine is an equal opportunity employer who appreciates all those interested in working on this
exciting project.