Mine Maintenance Superintendent

Discovery Mining Ltd; Chapleau; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Life, AD&D, Disability

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Employee Wellness and Virtual Care

Job summary

Discovery Mining Ltd. in Chapleau, Ontario, is seeking a seasoned Maintenance Leader to oversee maintenance resources across the site, ensuring safety, cost efficiency and asset performance.

The role drives reliability-focused practices, leads the maintenance department, and coordinates with contractors to meet production targets. The position requires extensive supervisory experience in heavy industry, a strong engineering or trades background, and a commitment to safety and continuous

Qualifications

• University degree in mechanical, industrial, electrical engineering or certified trades with 10+ years supervisory experience.
• SMRP or Maintenance Management Professional certification would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Implement maintenance strategies and standards for site to reduce risk and variation.
• Provide site-wide management and leadership for the Reliability-focused maintenance system implementation.
• Report team performance using KPIs with emphasis on continuous improvement and trend analysis.
• Oversee maintenance contracts and assess whether maintenance can be done in-house for efficiency.
• Ensure safe maintenance of all site assets and optimize asset performance across the site.
• Lead recruitment and development to build a high-performance maintenance team.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Maintenance management

Leadership

Performance analysis

Risk assessment awareness

Education

Engineering degree or certified trades

SMRP certification (asset)

Job description

Discovery is an Americas-focused precious metals company with a diversified portfolio. Our Mission is to deliver sustainable value for all stakeholders by operating in a safe and responsible manner and having a positive impact on local communities.

Located in and around the City of Timmins, Ontario, Porcupine has two underground and one open pit mines. A continuous operation for over 100 years that provides a great work-life balance. Employees from diverse backgrounds are empowered through engagement, involvement, and growth opportunities in the workplace.

Location:Borden

Schedule:4x3

The Position

To oversee the coordination of maintenance resources in a safe and cost effective way to ensure that mining achieves budgeted production and, with the aim of maintaining and improving asset performance in terms of safety, production cost control and sustainability. To manage the activities of the Maintenance Department and optimize overall equipment effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement maintenance strategies, systems and standards for site to reduce risk and variation.
• Provide site-wide management and leadership for the successful implementation of the reliability-focused maintenance management operating system.
• Report performance of the team using key performance indicators, with emphasis on continuous improvement and trend analysis.
• Implement project recommendations were deemed beneficial eg Hazop, risk contingency planning, excavation procedure, documentation of engineering and maintenance systems.
• Review maintenance contract and consideration / advice of whether maintenance could be done better in-house.
• Follow-up on recommendations of the insurance auditors report and provide advice concerning value and priority of initiatives.
• Assist with the development, and provide leadership to implement the property-wide asset management system.
• Stay abreast of current advances in applications of technology to asset management.
• Ensure maintenance of all site assets.
• Manage process to select and implement or purchase new assets.
• Manage overall life of site assets including fixed plant (mechanical and electrical) and mobile equipment.
• Oversee schedule and breakdown maintenance and repairs for all mining equipment on-site
• Build an appropriate team through recruitment and development.
• Provide clear work objectives and expectations of the performance levels required to achieve business plans and production targets.
• Ensure that training is provided in accordance with the current and future needs of the mine.
• Ensure the required manpower and equipment are in place to achieve planned production, while meeting planned costs.
• Manage performance by setting expectations, conducting performance reviews, and providing feedback and coaching to direct reports.
• Promote and maintain a high performance culture.

Skills And Qualifications

• University degree in mechanical, industrial, electrical engineering or certified trades person with over 10 years of supervisory experience.
• Society of Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP) certification or Maintenance Management Professional certification would be an asset.
• Eight to twelve years of operations experience and a proven successful track record in heavy industry or mining maintenance.
• Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience in mining or heavy industry
• Valid "G" driver's license

Workplace Conditions

Site based in Chapleau, ON

Accommodations provided to those outside the area

Additional Information

Competitive total compensation package including:

• Health, Dental, Life, AD&D, Disability, Healthcare and Wellness Spending Accounts, Virtual Care and Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Company contributions and matching into a Defined Contribution Pension Plan; and
• Competitive total compensation

This posting is for an existing vacancy at Discovery Silver.

Discovery Silver welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), aboriginal (Indigenous) persons and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. Discovery is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.

Please note that we use artificial intelligence tools to screen applications and assess qualifications and selected candidates will be contacted by a human for an interview.