Surface Mobile Maintenance Supervisor

Discovery Mining Ltd; South Porcupine; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Life, AD&D, Disability

Wellness Spending Accounts

Pension Plan (Defined Contribution)

Annual bonus eligibility

Job summary

Discovery Mining Ltd seeks a maintenance leader to organize and direct the Open Pit maintenance team at Porcupine near Timmins, Ontario. You will oversee the maintenance shop, manage employees, and ensure safe, efficient execution of schedules while supporting production targets.

The role requires experience in mining maintenance, strong leadership, and knowledge of electrical/hydraulic systems. A union environment experience is a plus. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• Must have strong leadership and people-management abilities.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for mining equipment maintenance.
• Ability to interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics.

Responsibilities

• Lead Open Pit maintenance team with strategic planning and guidance.
• Manage maintenance shop and staff to meet production targets.
• Ensure health and safety of crews and promote housekeeping.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Hydraulic schematics

Safety compliance

Team motivation

Education

Certified Tradesperson

Maintenance Technician/Technologist Certificate

Tools

SAP

Job description

Discovery is an Americas-focused precious metals company with a diversified portfolio. Our Mission is to deliver sustainable value for all stakeholders by operating in a safe and responsible manner and having a positive impact on local communities.

Located in and around the City of Timmins, Ontario, Porcupine has two underground and one open pit mines. A continuous operation for over 100 years that provides a great work-life balance. Employees from diverse backgrounds are empowered through engagement, involvement, and growth opportunities in the workplace.

Location

Dome

Schedule

5x5x4

The Position

To organize, co-ordinate and direct maintenance activities, ensuring that the work is performed in the safest and most effective manner by managing all resources towards complying to the maintenance schedules with the least negative impact to the production plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage in strategic planning and providing guidance and leadership to the Open Pit maintenance team.
• Manage maintenance shop and employees.
• Ensure the health and safety of the crews.
• Promote good housekeeping practices.
• Conduct workplace inspections, identify risks and hazards and take corrective measures.
• Practice fatality risk management and the 5-point safety system daily.
• Conduct critical control verifications.
• Practice and promote Newmont’s safety programs in conjunction with the IRS.
• Ensure that the occupational health and safety act, Government acts and regulations and company policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Coordinate and ensure production targets are met as forecasted, within budget and safety parameters.
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures as required.
• Assist with planning and implementation of support projects.
• Work closely with SAP, open and close work orders, search and charge out warehouse stock.
• Indirectly approves purchasing decisions for all mobile equipment.
• Provide monthly accruals for department.
• Work closely with Operations team to effectively schedule maintenance.
• Work closely with Maintenance planner/scheduler, pit supervisors and warehousing to ensure all maintenance and production goals are achieved.
• Complete time entry when required.
• Ensure crews receive training / accreditation in the jobs they are expected to perform.
• Provide clear expectations of the production levels expected.
• Provide coaching and performance management of employees.
• Conduct job observations and provide employees with feedback on their performance

Skills And Qualifications

• Certified Tradesperson or a holder of a Maintenance Technician/Technologist Certificate with work experiences.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in maintenance environment.
• Supervisory/Lead hand experience is considered an asset.
• Ability to interpret electrical & hydraulic schematics and offer sound technical expertise with regards to maintenance issues.
• A strong working knowledge of mining equipment, maintenance procedures and legislative requirements as it relates to mining equipment and the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Require good troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities. Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead others.
• Experience working in a unionized environment is considered an asset

Additional Information

Competitive total compensation package including:

• Health, Dental, Life, AD&D, Disability, Healthcare and Wellness Spending Accounts, Virtual Care and Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Company contributions and matching into a Defined Contribution Pension Plan; and
• Annual total compensation of CAD$139,895 to CAD$172,811 (including annual bonus eligibility).

This posting is for an existing vacancy at Discovery Silver.

We thank all candidates in advance. Please note, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Discovery Silver welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), aboriginal (Indigenous) persons and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. Discovery is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.

Please note that we use artificial intelligence tools to screen applications and assess qualifications and selected candidates will be contacted by a human for an interview.