Mine Maintenance Supervisor, Underground Operations

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking a Mine Maintenance Supervisor for their Detour Lake Mine in Ontario. The successful candidate will establish maintenance strategies for mobile and fixed equipment while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Key qualifications include a Secondary School Diploma and a Heavy Duty Mechanic Licence, along with significant experience in underground mining maintenance. This role provides accommodation and transportation to the mine site.

Benefits

Transportation to and from the mine site

Accommodations and meals provided on site

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in underground mining maintenance.
• Proven ability to translate operational needs into practical maintenance plans.
• Familiarity with underground air, water, and electrical distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Establish maintenance strategies for underground systems.
• Collaborate with teams on construction and design specifications.
• Provide maintenance input into the design and selection of equipment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Strategic planning

Familiarity with CMMS

Heavy equipment maintenance

Education

Secondary School Diploma

Heavy Duty Mechanic Licence

Ontario Supervisory common core

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CMMS (e.g., SAP, JDE)

Job description

Overview

Mine Maintenance Supervisor, Underground Operations DET00349

WHAT DOES AGNICO EAGLE VALUE?

At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equity, family and responsibility. We value you – your unique set of skills and experience. We value your willingness to build those skills and make a meaningful contribution to our company. And, we value your commitment to treat every person on our team with respect, helping us to operate safely, protect the environment and make a positive contribution to our local communities.

About Our Operation

Canadian-based and led, Agnico Eagle is Canada\'s largest mining company and the second largest gold producer in the world. It produces precious metals from operations in Canada, Australia, Finland and Mexico and has a pipeline of high-quality exploration and development projects. Agnico Eagle is a partner of choice within the mining industry, recognized globally for its leading sustainability practices. Agnico Eagle was founded in 1957 and has consistently created value for its shareholders, declaring a cash dividend every year since 1983.

Agnico Eagle Mines\' Detour Lake Mine is situated on the traditional homelands of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation, Moose Cree First Nation, and Taykwa Tagamou Nation. In honoring our relationships with and commitments to our Partner Nations, Agnico Eagle prioritizes the hiring of members from these Nations. Additionally, Agnico Eagle has entered into an agreement with the Métis Nation of Ontario, and therefore, we also prioritize citizens of the Métis Nation of Ontario. To support this commitment, members from these Nations seeking employment opportunities at the Detour Lake Mine are encouraged to self-identify during the job application process. This ensures that we can consider your application appropriately in line with our dedication to supporting our Partner Nations.

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In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Agnico Eagle Mining (AEM) is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. Accommodation is available, upon request, for candidates participating in the recruitment process.

Your Next Challenge

Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent you will be part of the Underground Maintenance Department. This is a unique opportunity to be involved from the ground up, establishing the maintenance framework for both mobile equipment fleets and critical fixed infrastructure. The successful candidate will be instrumental in defining future work plans, specifying equipment requirements, and designing robust maintenance strategies for air, water, and electrical systems. You will ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle\’s values, Health & Safety Code of Conduct and the environment.

• Mine and Mobile Equipment Maintenance: Work very closely with the Mine Maintenance Superintendent, Underground Operational teams including onsite contractors.
• Provide maintenance input into the design and selection of all underground mobile equipment and fixed infrastructure.
• Participate in equipment commissioning and testing, ensuring maintainability and operational readiness in accordance with the Ontario Mine Act and Regulations.
• Determine the optimal mobile equipment fleet composition required for current development and future production phases.
• Work with the onsite Planning and Reliability teams to provide detailed maintenance strategies, including preventative maintenance schedules and spare parts requirements for the mobile fleet (e.g., jumbos, LHDs, trucks, utility vehicles, etc.)
• Collaborate with teams on various construction, design and specifications of all underground fixed infrastructure related to maintenance, including:
• Ventilation Systems: Define maintenance strategies for main fans, auxiliary fans, regulators, and associated ducting.
• Pumping Systems: Develop maintenance plans for dewatering pumps, sumps, and associated piping networks.
• Electrical Distribution: Plan maintenance for substations, transformers, switchgear, cabling, and lighting systems.
• Utility Infrastructure: Consider maintenance needs for compressed air lines, potable water lines, and communications systems.
• Establish the foundational maintenance work breakdown structures, procedures, and standards for both mobile and fixed assets.
• Develop initial preventative maintenance (PM) schedules and job plans.
• Specify the requirements for a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS/EAM) and assist in its implementation from the outset.
• Maintenance Strategy & Best Practices: Assist in the development and implementation of proactive maintenance strategies to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Work with the Maintenance Engineer to establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for maintenance and asset performance.
• Cost Control & Budget Input: Provide critical input into the capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operational expenditure (OPEX) budgeting for the maintenance department. Identify cost-effective solutions for maintenance during the development phase and for future operations.

What You Need to Succeed

Secondary School Diploma;

Heavy Duty Mechanic Licence is considered an asset;

Ontario Supervisory common core an asset;

Familiarity with the Ontario Mine Act and Regulations is an important asset;

Ability to keep accurate records and documentation;

Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in underground mining maintenance, with a strong background in both mobile equipment and fixed infrastructure would also be a definite asset;

Proven ability to translate operational needs into practical maintenance plans and infrastructure requirements;

Familiarity with underground air, water, and electrical distribution systems;

Experience with CMMS (e.g., SAP, JDE);

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills;

Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint.

Your Work Schedule:

Schedule: 7/7 and or 14/14 schedule at our Detour Lake Mine;

Accommodations and meals are provided on site at no cost to the employee. Agnico Eagle provides transportation to and from the mine site and will accommodate to cover other travelling expenses according to your location of residence in Canada.