Maintenance Supervisor - Underground

Detroit Salt Company; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Detroit Salt Company is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to organize and lead mechanical maintenance activities for mining equipment. You will manage repairs, prioritize field and shop work, and oversee spare parts management while enforcing safety policies on site.

The role requires hands-on supervisory experience in an industrial setting, plus ability to read blueprints and diagnose electrical issues. A background in mining equipment maintenance is highly valued.

Qualifications

• High school/equivalency or greater required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a mechanical discipline preferred.
• 3+ years maintenance with surface and underground mining equipment and mill components including conveyors, crushers, screens, and storage bins.
• 2+ years of maintenance supervisor experience in an industrial environment.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications.
• The ability to utilize diagnostic techniques and equipment to effectively troubleshoot and solve electrical problems.

Responsibilities

• Organize, plan, and lead maintenance activities relating to mechanical maintenance.
• Manage equipment repair and PM’s. Establish priorities, direct field and shop repairs and equipment.
• Assists in major repairs and technical projects.
• Requisitions and keeps supply of spare parts.
• Ensure that all maintenance work is done in a safe manner in accordance with DSC safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• Train employees on established safety and maintenance rules and regulations.
• Conducts safety meetings with subordinates on a regular basis.
• Maintains a high degree of housekeeping.
• Coach and mentor in-house mechanical team members.
• Evaluate employee work performance and assist maintenance superintendent with corrective action when needed.
• Safety implementation of effective safety programs and all EHS and MSHA policy and procedures.
• Positive two-way communication, fair and consistent administration of the company policy and procedures.
• Compliance with all division/facility policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High school/equivalency or greater

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical discipline

Tools

Blueprints

Drawings

Job description

Responsibilities

• Organize, plan, and lead maintenance activities relating to mechanical maintenance.


• Manage equipment repair and PM’s. Establish priorities, direct field and shop repairs and equipment.


• Assists in major repairs and technical projects.


• Requisitions and keeps supply of spare parts.


• Ensure that all maintenance work is done in a safe manner in accordance with DSC safety policies, practices, and procedures.


• Train employees on established safety and maintenance rules and regulations.


• Conducts safety meetings with subordinates on a regular basis.


• Maintains a high degree of housekeeping.


• Coach and mentor in-house mechanical team members.


• Evaluate employee work performance and assist maintenance superintendent with corrective action when needed.


• Safety implementation of effective safety programs and all EHS and MSHA policy and procedures.


• Positive two-way communication, fair and consistent administration of the company policy and procedures.


• Compliance with all division/facility policies and procedures.


• Other duties as assigned.


• At Detroit Salt Company, we work best when we work as a team, when we treat one another with dignity and respect, and value the unique contributions of others. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, national origin, sex, religion, color, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High school/equivalency or greater required.


• Bachelor’s degree in a mechanical discipline preferred.


• 3+ years maintenance with surface and underground mining equipment and mill components including conveyors, crushers, screens, and storage bins.


• 2+ years of maintenance supervisor experience in an industrial environment.


• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications.


• The ability to utilize diagnostic techniques and equipment to effectively troubleshoot and solve electrical problems.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to wear required PPE (steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, hard hat, safety harness and electrical safety equipment).


• Must be able to work safely in varying temperatures in production/warehouse workplace and outside year-round.


• Must be capable of lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling loads up to 50+ lbs. Must be able to climb, crawl, stoop, bend, squat, and reach as required to work on equipment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.