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Job Description
The primary role of the Maintenance Superintendent is the direct supervision and performance of underground and surface Maintenance Department activities. The Maintenance Superintendent is accountable for all mine maintenance operations and shall safely plan, organize, manage, execute, and evaluate maintenance operations while providing exceptional leadership and direction through coaching, mentorship and development with a focus on a safe and inclusive environment.
Responsibilities
1. Directs and coordinates all surface and underground maintenance activities. 2. Insures that the company’s goals, objectives, and priorities are delivered and are in accordance with approved polices and procedures. 3. Responsible to ensure all required maintenance activities are planned and scheduled in a manner that maximizes the efficiency of the assigned maintenance crews. 4. Ensure alignment of maintenance objectives with production objectives. 5. Ensure adequate resources are in place to execute work. 6. Accountable for ensuring that all equipment performance targets and work management KPIs are achieved within the constraints of the maintenance budget, including quality control, safety, and the delegation of work to field staff, contractors, and trades people. 7. Works with Senior Managers, other Superintendents, and their Maintenance Supervisors to ensure safe equipment operations and maximizes reliability and minimize costs. 8. Responsible for all the personnel (including contractors), equipment, tools, spare parts, and materials in the maintenance department area of responsibility. 9. Prepares and approves preventative maintenance and other plans, allocates work to their teams, oversee progress, solve problems, and take corrective action when required. 10. Assist in the preparation and negotiation of budgets and controls spending. 11. Prepares reports and briefs on equipment, safety, progress on projects and other matters. 12. Lead and participate in meetings and briefings, both formal and informal. 13. Provides clarity and direction that supports the effective performance of several integrated operations or functions in terms of timing, budget, and delivery options. 14. Manage a diverse group of trades including mechanical, electrical, and fixed plant. 15. Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with applicable codes, direct and follow-ups on any required rework or modifications. 16. Relay departmental needs and performances to senior company and client management. 17. Coordinate resources with other departments to meet mutual goals. 18. Establishes and maintains a preventive maintenance program. 19. Plans and schedules work for the department ensuring proper distribution of assignments and adequate staffing, space, equipment and supplies for adequate performance of duties. 20. Manages employee performance and adherence to the Company’s policies and procedures. 21. Ensure that training is provided to meet with the current and future needs of the mine. 22. Participate in strategic planning meetings. 23. Investigates accidents, incidents, hazard identification and similar events to determine causes and corrective action needed to prevent reoccurrence and completes the necessary reporting. 24. Ensures compliance with all Redpath USA Corporation and Owners safety regulations and procedures. 25. Accountable and responsible to ensure maintenance operations comply with applicable government (OSHA, MSHA, EPA, etc.) legislative and corporate codes, practices, policies, standards, and specifications. 26. If required to operate a company vehicle during the course of employment, must meet the requirements to be an eligible user of company vehicles. Must possess a current State Driver’s License and acceptable driving record. 27. Responsible for ensuring and keeping work areas safe and free of hazards. Performs Field Level Risk Assessments. 28. Ensure that workers are qualified and capable of safely performing assigned work. 29. Responsible for the hiring, evaluation, commendation, training, disciplinary action, and dismissals regarding supervised staff. 30. Comply with daily, weekly and monthly safety directives, policies, and procedures. 31. Maintain confidentiality with respect to Redpath and client information. 32. Complies with and ensure compliance with Redpath’s Policies and Procedures as detailed in the appropriate manuals, handbooks, directives, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). 33. Able to work in excess of 40 hours a week, overtime, day and nights, weekends, holidays and shift rotations. 34. Compliance with Redpath Core Competencies is an essential duty and responsibility. 35. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive. 36. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Assist other job functions as required.
Qualifications
Education: 1. Bachelor’s degree in mining/mechanical/ electrical engineering or related field is preferred.
Work Experience: 1. Twelve (12) years of progressive maintenance experience in mine operations and/or engineering. 2. Ten (10) years in a managerial/supervisory capacity. 3. Preferred experience working with mining underground/heavy duty equipment and electrical operations in a similar role.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 1. Must be able to demonstrate proper use and safe handling of tools, equipment and materials. 2. Knowledge of the mining industry underground environment 3. Ability to read and understand engineering prints (civil work, structural work, rock excavation work). 4. Knowledge and understanding of mine regulations pertaining to construction in mining. 5. Proficient in the use of computers and associated software.
Other Requirements: 1. Ability to pass background clearance check, drug screening and physical. 2. Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions. 3. Ability to prepare written reports and correspondence. 4. Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision. 5. High level of attention to detail, neatness and accuracy. 6. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively. 7. Ability to work in multi-functional and multi-disciplinary teams and deliver measurable outcomes. 8. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with employees at all levels of the organization. 9. High level of initiative and ability to work well under pressure. 10. Effective time management skills and able to manage multiple priorities. 11. Proven ability to provide leadership, performance feedback and management and team development. 12. Strong customer/client relations management skills.
About Us
In 1962, Jim Redpath’s vision for the company was much the same as it is today; offering a high level of service to the mining industry, which exceeds current standards and provides challenge for its employees. With a foundation built on global experience, adaptability and exceptional workmanship, Redpath leads the industry with cutting edge innovations in safety and mining practices. Services including underground construction, shaft sinking, raiseboring, mine contracting, raise mining, mine development, engineering and technical services and a variety of specialty services are offered around the world, with the expertise and qualifications in place to support any scope of work. Global experience has given Redpath expansive regulatory knowledge, regional expertise, and cultural sensitivity. Redpath has built a solid reputation for conquering tough challenges and adapting to a variety of environments. Redpath’s employees are the heart of the company’s success, and it remains through them that the company will continue to expand and flourish.
Redpath is committed to an environment that is barrier-free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.
