Onsite Supervisor

SMS Equipment Inc.; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SMS Equipment Inc. is seeking an Onsite Supervisor Support for the 980 Haul Trucks at the Fort McMurray site. Lead day-to-day maintenance activities, coordinate technicians, ensure safety and quality, and maintain accurate documentation.

The role requires a Journeyperson trade (Red Seal preferred), 5+ years in large mining equipment, and strong leadership. Onsite work with 14 on/14 off schedule and accom provided; transportation arranged by candidate.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting large mining mobile equipment.
• Lead Hand or Supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of safety systems (LOTO, permits).
• Proficiency with basic computer applications for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety leadership via toolbox talks and safety meetings.
• Coordinate day-to-day shift execution for MEM and MMA technicians.
• Monitor progress to ensure safe, efficient maintenance per scope and schedule.
• Ensure service reports and documentation are accurate and timely.
• Coach technicians and support skill development and accountability.
• Identify equipment issues and escalate to Reliability or OEM as needed.
• Serve as onsite contact for Suncor Maintenance with clear status updates.
• Coordinate parts, warranty work, and factory campaigns.
• Complete administrative duties including time approvals and shift reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Technical judgment

Communication

Education

Journeyperson trade (Red Seal preferred)

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Fort McMurray 63N
Fort McMurray, AB T9H3G2, CAN

Description

SMS Equipment is looking for an Onsite Supervisor Support – 980 Haul Trucks to lead the day-to-day execution of safe, compliant, and high-quality maintenance activities supporting Suncor’s 980 haul truck fleet. This role is accountable for shift execution, technician coordination, safety leadership, documentation quality, and real-time communication. The Supervisor serves as a critical link between frontline technicians and the broader MEM organization, including Reliability, Parts, Warranty, Planning, and the Suncor Maintenance team, ensuring alignment and operational excellence across all activities.

Work Location: Suncor Site – Fort McMurray, AB
Salary: $160,000 - $170,000 Annually
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Schedule: 14 on 14 off, Company-provided accommodations available. Candidates are responsible for arranging their own transportation to Fort McMurray.

What You’ll Do

• Provide visible safety leadership by conducting toolbox talks and safety meetings, reinforcing a strong safety culture, and ensuring compliance with SMS and Suncor safety standards, Safe Work Practices, FLRAs, and PPE requirements.
• Lead day-to-day shift execution by assigning and coordinating work for MEM and MMA technicians supporting the 980 haul truck fleet.
• Monitor job progress throughout the shift and ensure maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with scope and schedule expectations.
• Ensure maintenance work meets OEM and MEM standards and that service reports, photos, and documentation are completed accurately and on time.
• Support team development by coaching technicians, setting clear performance expectations, and promoting skill growth and accountability.
• Identify equipment issues, repeat failures, or abnormal trends and escalation to Reliability or OEM / Technical Support as required.
• Act as the primary onsite point of contact for Suncor Maintenance, providing clear communication on job status, findings, risks, and delays.
• Coordinate parts requirements and support warranty work and factory campaigns, ensuring technicians complete required documentation.
• Complete required administrative and system duties, including time approvals, shift reporting, and maintaining accurate and audit-ready records.

What You Bring

The successful candidate will be a Journeyperson (JM) trade professional (Red Seal preferred) with 5+ years of experience supporting large mining mobile equipment in a heavy industrial environment. They will bring strong, hands‑on experience with Komatsu haul trucks, with preference given to candidates who have directly supported Komatsu 980 and/or 930 haul truck fleets.

Other requirements include:

• Previous experience in a Lead Hand or Supervisory role, with the ability to guide, coach, and support technician development.
• Strong understanding of Suncor safety systems, including permits, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and site compliance requirements.
• Proven commitment to safety, including participation in toolbox talks, safety meetings, and reinforcing a strong safety culture.
• High standard for documentation, reporting, and communication, ensuring work history and records are accurate and audit-ready.
• Strong technical judgement with the ability to identify equipment issues, support troubleshooting, and participate in technical discussions.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications for reporting and documentation.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

This position is classified as a Frontline Leader role in SMS Equipment’s competency framework, requiring demonstration of core competencies (customer focus, collaboration, and technical/functional expertise) andleadership competencies(people leadership, managing through change and uncertainty, and influence).

At SMS Equipment, safety is one of our core values and we care for each other, without exception. Our successful candidate is intrinsically motivated and committed to making safe choices when completing all tasks.

Pre-Employment

This position is safety sensitive. Candidates may be required to complete:

• Ticket verification
• Drug and alcohol test
• 5-year commercial driver’s abstract

At SMS Equipment, the right partnership makes everything possible. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Join us and bring your expertise to an organization that values safety, authenticity, innovation, performance, and respect.

SMS Equipment offers rewardingcareersin the heavy equipment industry across Canada. As the largest Komatsu dealer in North America, SMS Equipment gives you the opportunity to represent world-class quality in our product offerings and customer service.A few of the many benefits of working with SMS Equipment includecompetitive wages, comprehensive group benefits plan, and RRSP matching.