Globe 24-7 are recruiting a Mobile Maintenance Superintendent for a Canadian-based gold producer with an underground operation in Ontario, Canada. Our client offers an opportunity to lead a substantial maintenance function within a safety-focused mining environment. The successful candidate will influence fleet reliability, develop maintenance leaders and shape the strategies that support sustained operational performance.
The Role
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Mobile Maintenance Superintendent will lead Maintenance Supervisors responsible for approximately 80–100 employees and contractors. This is a permanent, full-time, on-site position at a drive-in operation, with accountability for the safe, reliable and efficient maintenance of the underground mobile equipment fleet.
The successful candidate will work closely with Operations, Maintenance Planning, Supply Chain, original equipment manufacturers and contractors to align equipment maintenance with production requirements. The role combines day-to-day operational leadership with longer-term asset management, budget oversight and workforce development.
The Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach and support Maintenance Supervisors to build an engaged workforce with clear expectations for safety, accountability and performance.
- Ensure maintenance activities comply with company policies, applicable regulatory requirements and established industry practices.
- Develop and execute maintenance strategies that improve mobile equipment reliability, availability and overall fleet performance.
- Coordinate maintenance priorities with Operations and Maintenance Planning to balance equipment servicing requirements with production commitments.
- Partner with Supply Chain, equipment manufacturers and contractors to secure the parts, technical support and services required for effective maintenance delivery.
- Monitor maintenance key performance indicators, identify adverse trends and implement corrective actions to address performance gaps.
- Lead root cause failure investigations and translate findings into practical improvements that prevent recurring equipment failures.
- Manage operating and capital budgets, monitor expenditure and assess maintenance priorities against operational and financial objectives.
- Support long-term fleet replacement planning and asset management strategies using equipment condition, performance and lifecycle considerations.
- Drive continuous improvement in maintenance execution, workforce capability and collaboration across operational and technical teams.
Qualifications & Experience
- A Heavy Duty Equipment Technician qualification, Mechanical Engineering qualification, or equivalent relevant trade certification supported by appropriate experience.
- At least 10 years of progressive maintenance experience in underground mining or heavy industrial operations.
- Demonstrated experience leading Maintenance Supervisors and large maintenance teams within a safety-focused environment.
- Experience managing operating and capital budgets and monitoring maintenance expenditure.
- Experience using SAP or a comparable computerised maintenance management system to support maintenance activities and performance reporting.
Skills & Personal Attributes
- Strong technical knowledge of underground mobile mining equipment and its maintenance requirements.
- Sound understanding of planned maintenance practices, asset reliability principles and equipment lifecycle management.
- Analytical problem-solving capability, including the ability to interpret performance data and investigate equipment failures.
- Clear communication and stakeholder coordination skills across operations, technical functions, equipment manufacturers and contractors.
- Strong organisational skills and sound judgement when balancing competing maintenance and production priorities.
- A commitment to developing people, encouraging accountability and implementing practical improvements in maintenance performance.
The Rewards
- Salary range of CAD $98,600–$147,900, with final compensation based on skills, experience and internal equity.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunity to lead a substantial maintenance function and influence fleet reliability and long-term maintenance strategy.
About the Company
Our client is an established Canadian-based gold producer with a track record of operational delivery and responsible resource development. Its business encompasses gold production, mineral exploration and the advancement of development-stage assets. The company operates in Canada and Mexico, with a portfolio supporting its longer-term growth objectives. Its culture places emphasis on safety, teamwork, environmental stewardship, integrity and accountability across its operations.
Apply now with your CV and the Globe 24-7 team will be in touch to review the details further.
