Maintenance Superintendent

Parrish and Heimbecker

$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of industrial maintenance experience in relevant sectors such as grain handling or heavy industry.
  • Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills managing maintenance teams.
  • In-depth knowledge of mechanical systems like conveyors and bucket elevators.
  • Experience with preventative and reliability-centered maintenance programs.
  • Familiarity with CMMS software for work order and asset management.
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee all maintenance operations including mechanical and electrical tasks.
  • Develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.
  • Supervise maintenance staff and liaise with contractors.
  • Plan maintenance work aligned with terminal and vessel schedules.
  • Manage budgets, spare parts inventory, and capital projects.
  • Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
  • Support rapid response during equipment failures and operational disruptions.

Benefits

  • Possibility of professional development and training opportunities.
  • Exposure to a dynamic working environment in grain handling and terminal operations.
  • Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives promoting safety and efficiency.
Full Job Description
Maintenance Superintendent - Export Grain Terminal
Location: Thunder Bay, ON

Position Summary
As Maintenance Superintendent, you will be responsible for ensuring maximum equipment uptime, safe execution of maintenance activities, and long-term asset reliability across terminal operations including conveyors, ship loading systems, bucket elevators, dust collection systems, mobile equipment, and supporting infrastructure. The successful candidate will lead a skilled maintenance team while partnering closely with operations to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective terminal performance.Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage all terminal maintenance activities including mechanical, electrical, structural, and preventative maintenance programs
  • Develop and execute preventative and predictive maintenance strategies to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime
  • Supervise maintenance personnel, contractors, and third-party service providers.
  • Plan and prioritize maintenance work to support terminal operations and vessel schedules
  • Manage maintenance budgets, inventory, spare parts, and capital improvement projects
  • Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, regulatory, and food safety standards
  • Support troubleshooting and rapid response during operational disruptions or equipment failures
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, efficiency, and maintenance best practices
  • Utilize CMMS systems to manage work orders, maintenance records, and asset tracking
  • Participate in shutdown planning and execution
  • Collaborate with operations, engineering, and leadership teams to support terminal throughput and growth objectives
Qualifications
  • Minimum 5-10 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably within grain handling, bulk material handling, ports, terminals, mining, manufacturing, or heavy industrial operations.
  • Previous leadership or supervisory experience managing maintenance teams.
  • Strong understanding of conveyors, bucket elevators, hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, bearings, gearboxes, and industrial electrical systems.
  • Experience with preventative maintenance programs and reliability-centered maintenance practices.
  • Working knowledge of CMMS software systems.
  • Strong problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
  • Commitment to workplace safety and operational excellence.
  • Trade certification, engineering degree, or related technical education is considered an asset.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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