Mobile Maintenance Supervisor

Silver-Lake-Resources; White River Township; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Silver-Lake-Resources seeks an experienced safety-minded maintenance leader for our underground mining operations. You will guide a team through installation, alignment, and preventive tasks while upholding company safety policies.

You will coordinate with maintenance planning, oversee vibration trends, and ensure timely responses to urgent issues. Proficiency in CMMS and MS Office is required, with strong supervisory experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Red Seal or 12,000 hours in the trade is required.
• Underground supervisory core training or progress toward it.
• Strong knowledge of the Ontario Mining Act.
• Experience with CMMS and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Guide direct reports through equipment installation and alignment.
• Identify and support the oil sampling program.
• Oversee vibration analysis trending and maintenance planning.
• Delegate work assignments based on skill levels and schedules.
• Train apprentices and coach staff for growth.
• Respond to urgent matters with timely action (within 14 days).
• Enter work requests and orders into the CMMS with proper lead time.
• Maintain accurate work history in CMMS and coordinate with teams.

Skills

Leadership

Planning & organizing

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Coaching & mentoring

Safety awareness

Education

Red Seal in trade

Underground Supervisory common core

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Safety

• Ensure safe work systems/procedures are always practised and adhered to ensuring duties are performed in a manner that minimises risk to self, employees, and contractors.
• Maintain exemplary standard of housekeeping at all times, safe work, incident/accident reporting & active involvement in safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
• Abide by and proactively comply with Company policies, procedures, guidelines, and systems, as well as all relevant legislation.
• Understand and familiarise oneself with site Emergency evacuation procedures.

Company / Leadership

• Display conduct which is aligned with company Core Values, Policies and Procedures.
• Lead by example and actively participate to achieve department and company goals and objectives and communicate same to subordinate personnel.
• Initiate and provide input into company directives in collaboration with the Site Management team.
• Communicate department obligations and conditions to the leadership team, ensuring specific understanding and accountability.

Behaviour / Attitude

• Support and follow all lawful instructions/directives from direct supervisor.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and take responsibility for own conduct and behaviour in the workplace.
• Ensure good, clear lines of communication between all stakeholders, including the Site Management team, co-workers and contractors
• Demonstrate support for your peers or cross shift

Knowledge / Skills / Duties

• Guide direct reports through basic equipment installation from foundation work through to equipment alignment
• Identify and support the use of the oil sampling program
• Identify and support the use of vibration analysis trending (presently quarterly)
• Succession planning – always be looking to identify potential candidate(s) that fit your role –
• Delegate work assignments according to skill levels, weekly plans (or established schedules) and urgent needs
• Guide & train apprentices through assignments based on their current skill levels and ability for growth
• Respond to urgent matters as they arise (those requiring completion w/in 14 days)
• Enter work requests into system for work identified allowing ample lead time to allow planner involvement
• Enter urgent order request ensuring all requirements to
  • obtain parts
  • assign manpower
  • allow for shop time
• Enter work order history into the CMMS when required, particularly related to urgent work performed
• Ensure input into the CMMS is accurate and up to date
• Oversee and coach the performance of direct reports
• Maintain partnerships with other departments through good communication practices
• Identify and groom potential subordinate(s) / candidates for succession planning purposes
• Ensure that filing and paperwork are kept up to date by all
• Collect and properly dispose of used service parts from oils, oil pails/barrels, filters old hosing to keep SLR compliant with site environmental requirements
• Undertake other duties as lawfully instructed

Teamwork

• Support for peers
• Attend and participate in interdepartmental meetings where required
• Demonstrate respect for the incoming team – leave them as you would like to be left
• Work collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals – both within own department and site wide.
• Leverage off and use the talent and knowledge within the team to resolve problems.
• Provide direct input into planning and scheduling
• Contribute to the development and revision of Policies and Procedures for the Mine Mechanical Maintenance team

Planning & Organisation

• Identify and classify what requires urgent attention during equipment servicing and what can be directed through planning department for addressing subsequently.
• Proactively identify and address hazards before they arise as issues.
• Be punctual to work and all required site meetings.
• Maintain equipment files - keep current with Preventive Maintenance and Work order paperwork

Experience

• Red Seal in trade or 12,000 hrs in the trade
• Underground Supervisory common core or obtain w/I 12 months
• Strong working knowledge of the Ontario Mining act
• Proficient in Microsoft office suite programs
• Competent with working within CMMS programs
• Able to inspect and troubleshoot mechanical equipment ensuring it is fit for purpose and complies with manufacturers’ and/or Company standards
• Proficient in Microsoft office suite programs
• Comfortable working within CMMS programs
• Valid Driver License
• Some previous supervisory experience either with SLR or with other Underground mining/milling operations.
• Some level of experience in all aspects of mechanical maintenance site wide
• Working knowledge of mechanical maintenance applications at an UG mine site