Senior Lead, Maintenance

Socket.dev; Elkford; On-site; CAD 123,000 - 152,000; 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) is seeking a Senior Lead, Maintenance to strengthen maintenance performance, support frontline leadership, and drive continuous improvement across the operation. Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, the successful candidate will lead with clear communication, build trusted relationships across teams, and apply a structured approach to planning and execution.

The role requires a degree or diploma with a trade certification and at least 5 years of supervisory

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in a relevant technical field with trade certification or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in maintenance environment.
• Strong leadership with focus on people development and team performance.
• Understanding of maintenance execution, planning, and scheduling.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience working cross-functionally with operations and support teams.
• Analytical and data-driven decision making; proficient with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Participate in health and safety programs and policies.
• Maintain visible field presence to support safe work and reinforce expectations.
• Drive reliability and performance through disciplined execution and defect elimination.
• Manage maintenance project execution, ensuring planning quality and standards.
• Support work management processes including planning readiness and scheduling alignment.
• Lead prioritization of work, including emergent tasks, aligning with risk and production impact.
• Collaborate with Operations, Planning, Scheduling, Supply Chain and Environmental teams.
• Coordinate between maintenance areas and site departments.
• Monitor performance and trends; use data to identify improvements and implement solutions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety and efficiency.
• Identify recurring equipment issues and support root cause investigations.
• Provide recommendations for major outages, servicing, and long-term performance.
• Mentor supervisors and support development and succession planning.
• Foster a high-performing, accountable team environment.

Skills

Leadership

People development

Maintenance planning

Scheduling

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

MS Office

Driver's license

Problem solving

Education

Technical degree or diploma

Trade certification

Tools

Maintenance software

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: August 20, 2026

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 Maintenance Superintedent, the Senior Lead, Maintenance is responsible for strengthening maintenance performance, supporting frontline leadership, and driving continuous improvement across the operation.

The successful candidate is a strong, visible leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building trusted relationships across teams. You bring a structured approach to execution, a passion for developing people, and the ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

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
• Maintain a visible field presence to support safe, effective work execution and reinforce expectations with frontline crews
• Drive improvements in equipment reliability, availability, and overall performance through disciplined execution and defect elimination
• Manage maintenance project execution, ensuring planning quality and adherence to maintenance standards and best practices
• Support effective work management processes, including planning readiness, scheduling alignment, and execution quality
• Provide leadership in prioritizing work, including emergent (break-in) work, ensuring alignment with operational risk and production impact
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Planning, Scheduling, Supply Chain, and Environmental teams to ensure alignment on priorities and execution readiness
• Act as a central coordination point between maintenance areas and site departments
• Monitor maintenance performance and trends; use data and frontline feedback to identify improvement opportunities and implement sustainable solutions
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability, and workflow efficiency
• Identify recurring equipment issues and support root cause investigations and corrective actions
• Provide recommendations for major equipment outages, servicing, and long-term equipment performance
• Mentor and coach supervisors; support development planning, capability building, and succession readiness
• Foster a high-performing, engaged team environment built on accountability, trust, and collaboration
• Ensure compliance with site procedures, standards, and regulatory requirements

Requirements:

• Degree or diploma in a relevant technical field, combined with a valid trade certification, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience, preferably in a mobile equipment maintenance environment
• Demonstrated leadership capability with a strong focus on people development and team performance
• Strong understanding of maintenance execution, planning, and scheduling practices
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, operational environment
• Experience working cross-functionally with operations and support teams
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage data for decision-making
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite®; experience with maintenance systems is an asset
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent

Salary range : 123,000 - 152,000 CAD/ year

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

To all applicants, your interest and effort are sincerely appreciated. While we thank everyone for their application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates must be willing to satisfy the pre-employment requirements of a pre-employment drug screen and three professional references.

As part of our recruitment process, EVR uses AI tools to assist with reviewing and summarizing candidate information. Personal information provided in your application and interview may be processed by these tools. Your information will be handled in accordance with EVR’s Recruitment Privacy Policy, which you can view here.

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.