Senior Engineer, Maintenance

Lever, Inc.; Elkford; On-site; CAD 123,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two Annual Bonus Plans

Comprehensive Benefits Plan

Retirement Package

Health Lifestyle Account

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Elk Valley Resources (EVR) seeks a Senior Maintenance Engineer to lead the Asset Management Framework for mobile equipment in an open pit mine in the Elk Valley, British Columbia. This role demands strong leadership to drive reliability projects, CBM initiatives, and regulatory compliance, while mentoring engineers and optimizing maintenance spend.

You’ll collaborate across functions to improve asset availability and total cost of ownership, with a compressed work week and alternating Fridays

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; P.Eng required.
• Eligible for, or working towards, registration with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC).
• Minimum 7+ years’ work experience in mining or heavy industry; previous open pit mining with truck-shovel operation desirable.
• Proven experience with mobile equipment, and mechanical/electrical systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Preference to candidates with supervisory and mentorship experience.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Own the execution of the reliability program: failure mode identification, RCA (root cause analysis), countermeasure development, trials and verification
• Lead continuous improvement projects, including business case development and ROI tracking
• Lead, coach, and develop Engineers and Engineers-in-Training through career progression and governance requirements
• Advance Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) applications, data interpretation, and interventions
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies aligned to the Asset Management Framework and site objectives
• Ensure regulatory and OEM compliance for maintenance practices and inspection regimes; manage statutory inspections and maintenance records
• Define and track asset performance metrics and report trends with clear improvement actions
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and lifecycle planning for mobile assets and maintenance spend
• Provide leadership and technical support to site warranty program; interfacing with OEM's and Vendors to understand root cause and resolve claims

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Collaboration

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

P.Eng

EGBC registration eligibility

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

Job description

Elk Valley Resources (EVR) operates four steelmaking coal mines that employ over 5,000 people in the Elk Valley of British Columbia. We are committed to responsible resource development, environmental performance and building strong partnerships with communities and Indigenous Peoples.

EVR is proud to be part of the Glencore Group, contributing to a global portfolio of operations with a history that dates back more than 100 years in Canada.

Application Deadline: October 19th, 026

What we offer:

At EVR, we’re dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journeys.

EVR recognizes our employees’ skills, competencies, and performance and offers opportunities with competitive compensation and benefits. We also aim to promote employee health and wellness and provide opportunities for professional development.

We believe in the power of diversity and strive each day to create a workplace where each individual is valued and respected for their contributions.

We also believe that our employees are the reason we are accomplishing great things and are committed to supporting them through our many different programs.

About the role:

Reporting to the Senior Supervisor, Engineer the Senior Engineer, Maintenance is responsible for supporting and leading the delivery of the Asset Management Framework for mobile equipment in an open pit mine. The Senior Maintenance Engineer will lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for driving mobile maintenance strategy, regulatory requirements, Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) practices, and reliability program execution to improve asset availability, reduce unplanned downtime, and optimize total cost of ownership.

To be successful, we are looking for someone with strong leadership, organizational, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to collaborate with others to plan and execute reliability projects.

Join us in the breathtaking Elk Valley of British Columbia. Here you will find outdoor adventure at your fingertips. Whether it’s biking and skiing, or the laid-back atmosphere of fishing and hiking, there is something for everyone! Working a compressed work week with alternating Fridays off, come experience what work life balance is all about!

Benefits:

• Two Annual Bonus Plans
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan
• Retirement Package
• Health Lifestyle Account
• Relocation Assistance

In this role you will:

• Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
• Own the execution of the reliability program: failure mode identification, RCA (root cause analysis), countermeasure development, trials and verification
• Lead continuous improvement projects, including business case development and ROI tracking
• Lead, coach, and develop Engineers and Engineers-in-Training through career progression and governance requirements
• Advance Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) applications, data interpretation, and interventions
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies aligned to the Asset Management Framework and site objectives
• Ensure regulatory and OEM compliance for maintenance practices and inspection regimes; manage statutory inspections and maintenance records
• Define and track asset performance metrics and report trends with clear improvement actions
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and lifecycle planning for mobile assets and maintenance spend
• Provide leadership and technical support to site warranty program; interfacing with OEM's and Vendors to understand root cause and resolve claims

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; P.Eng required
• Eligible for, or working towards, registration with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC)
• Minimum 7+ years’ work experience in mining or heavy industry; previous open pit mining with truck-shovel operation desirable
• Proven experience with mobile equipment, and mechanical/electrical systems
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Preference to candidates with supervisory and mentorship experience
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent

Salary: $123,000 - $145,000 CAD/year

The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

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About EVR

EVR is a Canadian steelmaking coal producer. We take our responsibilities to our people, to society and to the environment seriously. The high-quality steelmaking coal EVR produces is an essential input for steel that can be used for constructing products such as wind turbines and critical infrastructure including rail, bridges, hospitals and schools.