Mine Maintenance Supervisor

TACORA RESOURCES INC.; Wabush; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Temporary accommodations

Job summary

Qualifications

• Must have supervisory experience or be able to lead a workshop team.
• Experience with heavy equipment maintenance and safety standards.
• Possess strong troubleshooting and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff of Heavy‑Duty Equipment Technicians and Welders, drive engagement and performance.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure policy compliance.
• Coordinate day‑to‑day activities of the mobile equipment shop.
• Oversee maintenance repairs and shop overhead costs.
• Ensure compliance with Preventative Maintenance Programs.
• Monitor equipment service history and address recurring failures.
• Prioritize repairs and coordinate with vendors as needed.
• Utilize maintenance software for tracking activity and history.
• Manage parts inventory and procurement for mobile equipment.

Skills

Mechanical operations

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Fast-paced environment

Work ethic

Education

Interprovincial Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic

Mining background experience

Job description

Tacora Resources Inc. (Tacora) is an innovative iron ore mining and development company, with mining and processing facilities located at Scully Mine in Wabush, NL, Canada servicing high demand from customers throughout Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

As a Tacora Resources employee, you will become part of a supportive, performance‑driven, highly engaged, dynamic environment. We focus on creating a work environment where employees can utilize their skills and knowledge while maintaining a team‑based, inclusive approach to meeting greater challenges. We maintain straight lines of communication between our operations and management, so we can move collectively toward achieving our goals.

With our core values as the foundation of our Canadian operations, we are passionate about innovation, and we are excited about our future. We are collaborative in our approach to projects and with our entrepreneurial spirit, we aim to dig deeper and higher. We are innovative, turning obstacles into opportunities – and we do it all in ways that are safe and sustainable. We place the highest priority on employee safety, protecting the environment, and enhancing the development of the communities where we operate. At TACORA, we are a team.

At TACORA, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive and diverse work environment. You will be provided with the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills by working alongside dedicated employees from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.

We are seeking qualified individuals for the role of Mine Maintenance Supervisor. Please note that this is not a fly-in, fly-out position and will be based in Labrador West, NL. This position will be on a 7/on 7/off rotation of days and nights, 12-hour shifts. Relocation assistance and temporary accommodations are provided where necessary.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage staff of Heavy‑Duty Equipment Technicians and Welders; inspire and drive engagement, productivity and performance.
• Drive and promote a safety culture ensuring compliance with all safety policies.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee day‑to‑day activities and operations of mobile equipment shop.
• Direct and control mobile equipment maintenance repairs and shop overhead cost.
• Ensure compliance with Preventative Maintenance Programs.
• Monitor the history of mobile equipment service failure, identify trends, and develop action plans to prevent future failures.
• Oversee the coordination and prioritization of repairs.
• Utilize maintenance software program for activity and equipment history tracking.
• Manage mobile equipment parts inventory.
• Manage the purchase of mobile equipment parts, working in collaboration with purchasing.
• Interface with vendors for prioritization and expediting.
• Ensure shop complies with environmental policies
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of mechanical operations including safety, maintenance, equipment, and staff utilization.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to effectively train and mentor employees.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Comfortable with a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent work ethic, and attendance record.

Education & Experience:

• Interprovincial Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic preferred
• Experienced HDET with mining background may be considered