The Position

To oversee the coordination of maintenance resources in a safe and cost effective way to ensure that mining achieves budgeted production and, with the aim of maintaining and improving asset performance in terms of safety, production cost control and sustainability. To manage the activities of the Maintenance Department and optimize overall equipment effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement maintenance strategies, systems and standards for site to reduce risk and variation.
• Provide site-wide management and leadership for the successful implementation of the reliability-focused maintenance management operating system.
• Report performance of the team using key performance indicators, with emphasis on continuous improvement and trend analysis.  
• Implement project recommendations were deemed beneficial eg Hazop, risk contingency planning, excavation procedure, documentation of engineering and maintenance systems.
• Review maintenance contract and consideration / advice of whether maintenance could be done better in-house.
• Follow-up on recommendations of the insurance auditors report and provide advice concerning value and priority of initiatives.
• Assist with the development, and provide leadership to implement the property-wide asset management system.
• Stay abreast of current advances in applications of technology to asset management.
• Ensure maintenance of all site assets.
• Manage process to select and implement or purchase new assets. 
• Manage overall life of site assets including fixed plant (mechanical and electrical) and mobile equipment. 
• Oversee schedule and breakdown maintenance and repairs for all mining equipment on-site
• Build an appropriate team through recruitment and development.
• Provide clear work objectives and expectations of the performance levels required to achieve business plans and production targets.
• Ensure that training is provided in accordance with the current and future needs of the mine.
• Ensure the required manpower and equipment are in place to achieve planned production, while meeting planned costs.
• Manage performance by setting expectations, conducting performance reviews, and providing feedback and coaching to direct reports.
• Promote and maintain a high performance culture.
      

Skills and Qualifications

• University degree in mechanical, industrial, electrical engineering or certified trades person with over 10 years of supervisory experience. 
• Society of Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP) certification or Maintenance Management Professional certification would be an asset.
• Eight to twelve years of operations experience and a proven successful track record in heavy industry or mining maintenance.   
• Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience in mining or heavy industry
• Valid "G" driver's license

Workplace Conditions

Site based in Chapleau, ON
Accommodations provided to those outside the area

Additional Information