Underground Maintenance Engineer

mosaic; Colonsay; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

11 paid holidays

Pension plan

Paid vacation

Benefits package

EFAP

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Mosaic is seeking an Underground Mechanical Engineer to support safe, reliable mining operations in Colonsay, Saskatchewan. You will apply engineering analysis to improve equipment performance, plan maintenance, and lead capital projects while collaborating with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.

You will use predictive and preventive maintenance technologies to assess asset health, schedule work, and manage third-party inspections.

Qualifications

• Requires a Mechanical Engineering degree with professional designation (P.Eng.).
• 0-2 years of co-op or internship experience; 2+ years for higher levels.
• Strong verbal and written communication; excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with SAP and MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Improve equipment reliability and maintenance effectiveness through engineering analysis.
• Use data-driven methods to evaluate asset health and guide actions.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause investigations for maintenance issues.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage maintenance projects and risk assessments.
• Provide technical support to planners, trades, and supervisors.
• Evaluate major maintenance and capital projects for safe execution.
• Support capital projects with reliability improvements.
• Participate in continuous improvement and safety initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) is the world's leading integrated producer of concentrated phosphate and potash, two of the most essential nutrients used in agriculture. With more than 13,000 employees across six countries, we help farmers around the globe grow the food the world depends on. Our headquarters is in Lithia, Florida, with operations throughout North America (U.S./Canada) and South America.

Where will you work:

Onsite - Colonsay, Saskatchewan, Canada

Are you our next Underground Mechanical Engineer?

As an Underground Mechanical Engineer, you will support safe, reliable, and efficient potash mining operations by improving equipment performance and asset reliability. In this role, you will provide technical expertise for maintenance, production, and engineering activities while leveraging predictive and preventative maintenance technologies to assess asset health and support informed decision-making. You will lead engineering analysis, troubleshooting, root cause investigations, maintenance planning, and capital project execution while partnering with operations, maintenance, and capital teams to optimize underground mining equipment and systems. You'll thrive in this role if you enjoy solving complex mechanical challenges, using data to drive decisions, and collaborating across teams to improve reliability and operational performance.

What You'll Do

• Support underground mining operations by improving equipment reliability and maintenance effectiveness through engineering analysis and data-driven decision-making.
• Utilize predictive and preventative maintenance technologies to evaluate asset health and recommend actions that improve reliability, equipment availability, and operational performance.
• Lead and support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and the development of practical solutions to maintenance and equipment performance issues.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage maintenance projects, including scheduling work, conducting risk-based assessments, and organizing third-party inspections and services.
• Provide technical support and guidance to maintenance planners, tradespersons, and supervisors, including management of change activities.
• Evaluate and support major maintenance and construction projects within the mine department to ensure safe and effective execution.
• Lead and/or assist with the execution of capital projects and collaborate with capital teams to incorporate reliability and maintainability improvements into new equipment and systems.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, training programs, and safety improvement activities.

What do you need for this role?

• Bachelor's Degree Engineering. Mechanical degree, preferred
• Engineer I
• 0-2 years of co-op or internship experience.
• Engineer II
• 2+ years of related experience in maintenance engineering.
• Engineer III
• 4+ years of related experience in maintenance engineering.
• Senior Engineer
• 8+ years of related experience in maintenance engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with accreditation from the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and SAP

Bonus Points If You Have the Following

• Previous experience in mining, potash, industrial processing, manufacturing, or another relevant heavy industry environment.
• Experience supporting maintenance reliability programs, predictive maintenance technologies, or asset health monitoring.
• Experience managing engineering or capital projects.

What's in it for You

• A competitive base salary + a bonus incentive
• 11 paid holidays each year
• A generous defined contribution pension plan
• Paid vacation
• A robust benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, life insurance, and disability coverage
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Maternity/Parental leave top-up program

Mosaic is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace and strives to achieve a representative workforce in Canada.