Black Thunder Mine - Mechanic

Careermine; Wright (WY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Careermine is seeking a Mobile Maintenance Supervisor for the Eleonore mine site to lead a mobile maintenance team, ensuring safety, reliability, and efficient maintenance execution in a fly-in, fly-out environment.

You will coordinate schedules, optimize resources, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining strong communication with operations and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or technical diploma with hands-on experience.
• FMTM certification and 10+ years of relevant experience.
• 3+ years in a supervisory role within mobile equipment maintenance.
• Experience with surface and underground mobile equipment is an asset.
• Strong computer skills and experience with SAP or CMMS; KPI familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Lead mobile maintenance team with clear priorities and daily guidance.
• Ensure safety and compliance with site policies and regulations.
• Inspect work areas and maintenance shop for housekeeping and safety.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules, planned work, and backlog tasks.
• Optimize manpower, contractors, tools, and parts for productivity.
• Perform quality control inspections and verify workmanship.
• Review SAP work orders for accuracy before and after tasks.
• Provide detailed shift handover reports with key information.
• Collaborate with leadership and operations on technical priorities.
• Support operations by timely response to equipment issues and escalation when needed.
• Maintain field presence and foster team engagement and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Safety compliance

SAP/CMMS

Bilingual French-English

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or technical diploma

FMTM certification

Tools

SAP

CMMS

Fleet management systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the role

As a Mobile Maintenance Supervisor, you will be a key frontline leader responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of mobile maintenance activities. You will lead a skilled team, allocate resources effectively, and maintain strong operational discipline to ensure equipment reliability.

This role is ideal for a dynamic individual who is passionate about developing people, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is committed to achieving operational excellence through safe work practices, clear communication, and continuous improvement.

Essential Duties

• Lead the mobile maintenance team by setting clear priorities, delegating tasks, and providing daily leadership and technical guidance.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out safely and in compliance with site policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular inspections of work areas, outdoor work sites, and the maintenance shop to maintain high standards of housekeeping, organization, and safety.
• Review, coordinate, and execute the maintenance schedule, including planned work, corrective tasks, and backlog management.
• Optimize the use of manpower, contractors, tools, and parts to maximize productive time and overall maintenance efficiency.
• Perform quality control inspections throughout the shift to verify workmanship and ensure compliance with maintenance standards.
• Review SAP work orders for accuracy, clarity, and completeness before and after execution.
• Provide detailed and accurate shift handover reports, including major component changes, outstanding issues, and key operational information.
• Work closely with the leadership team and operations team to align on technical priorities, equipment strategies, and troubleshooting needs.
• Support operations by responding promptly to equipment-related issues and escalating concerns when required.
• Maintain a strong field presence by remaining visible and accessible to the maintenance team throughout the shift.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, safety, workflow optimization, and team engagement.

Training & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or College Diploma (DEC) in Mechanical Engineering, or a technical diploma combined with significant hands‑on experience.
• FMTM certification.
• 10+ years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory role within mobile equipment maintenance.
• Experience in both surface and underground mobile equipment maintenance is considered an asset.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with SAP or another CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) is considered an asset.
• Experience with fleet management systems and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Bilingualism (French and English) is considered an asset.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work, manage competing demands, and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Proven leadership and coaching abilities that promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, assess risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to provide clear direction and constructive feedback.
• Ability to build strong working relationships across maintenance, operations, planning, and technical support teams.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast‑paced, and continuously evolving environment.
• Experience interpreting KPIs and preparing performance reports related to productivity, quality, and safety.

Working Conditions

• Eleonore mine site (fly-in, fly-out from Montreal, Chibougamau, Matagami, Rouyn‑Noranda, Val D'Or and Wemindji)
• Schedule: 14 working days followed by 14 days off