10+ years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a mining setting.
Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) certificate required.
Strong troubleshooting skills with heavy equipment.
Proficient in English, both verbal and written.
Valid Class 5 Driver's License with a clean driving record.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
Experience with B2W software is a plus.
Responsibilities
Provide training and mentorship to heavy-duty mechanics and technicians.
Conduct competency and wage assessments, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
Forecast manpower requirements for maintenance operations.
Approve and compile timesheets for payroll.
Review subcontractor hours and billing for accuracy.
Coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure availability of necessary consumables and equipment.
Assist crews in troubleshooting and repairing heavy equipment.
Benefits
Extended health, dental, vision, travel, and paramedical coverage after 90 days.
Life insurance and dependent life insurance after 90 days.
$500/year health care spending account.
Employee Assistance and virtual health programs.
On-site use of company truck.
Full Job Description
Description
The Role
We are seeking a full-time Maintenance Supervisor to supervise our HET's, apprentice HET's, and preventative maintenance technicians across various AB oilsands sites North of Fort McMurray (Base Mine, Fort Hills, Syncrude MLX). We will consider either a subcontractor or a direct hire to come on the payroll. The ideal candidate is a Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician with strong technical skills. He/she is a self-described "master mechanic" who enjoys rolling up their sleeves to mentor, train and lead our heavy-duty mechanics, apprentices and preventative maintenance technicians. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience working on equipment involved in mining and oil sands operations.
Location/Job Details
Fort Hills, Syncrude Mildred Lake and Suncor Base Mine, Fort McMurray, AB.
12-hour days, 14 days on, 7 off.
Camp accommodation or LOA.
Fast-paced, busy work environment.
Repetitive bending and lifting up to 50 pounds required.
Travel is required in various weather conditions and on site in the mine (very rough terrain).
Compensation/Benefits
Subcontractors will come on at a flat hourly rate that will be negotiated based on experience.
If on the payroll...
Hourly wage is negotiable based on experience with OT at 1.5 x the regular rate (bi-weekly pay).
OT after 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week
9.6% Vacation and Statutory Holiday pay on all regular hours.
Extended health, dental, vision, travel and paramedical coverage after 90 days.
LTD, AD&D, life insurance and dependent life insurance after 90 days.
$500/year health care spending account.
Employee Assistance and virtual health programs.
On-site use of company truck.
Responsibilities/Job Duties
Provide training, mentorship and leadership to heavy duty mechanics and fuel and lube technicians.
Perform competency and wage assessments. Provide corrective action and discipline as needed.
Determine/forecast manpower requirements.
Put together and approve time sheets.
Review sub-contractor hours and billing.
Laise with the shop and maintenance coordinator to ensure site has consumables and equipment they need.
Assist crews with troubleshooting and repairing various types of Heavy Equipment.
Complete detailed service and repair reports at the end of each shift.
Train techs on retrieving and decoding fault codes on equipment.
Diagnose and decide if vehicle repairs and warranty or above your team's scope.
Responsible for sourcing part numbers and working with the Parts Department to order parts and filters for repairs.
Complete daily documentation thoroughly, including: FLHAs, timesheets, pre-and-post inspections of all tools and equipment, etc.
Review, understand, and follow all safe work practices and procedures.
Report incidents, near misses, equipment damage, and hazards to Supervisors immediately.
Positively participate in all toolbox talks and all applicable company/site meetings.
Education/Qualifications/Training
10+ years working in a similar role preferrable in a mine setting.
Journeyperson HET certificate required. Extremely technically sound.
Experience troubleshooting.
Must be proficient in English, both verbally and written.
Have a valid Class 5 Driver's License with a good driver's abstract.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
Experience using B2W software would be considered an asset.
Experience using Microsoft Suite of Products required e.g. excel, outlook, calendar,
Soft Skills
A natural leader. Confident and positive. Assertive and emotionally intelligent.
Works well under pressure and with tight deadlines.
Able to organize and plan tasks with minimal supervision and able to adapt to changing priorities quickly.
Willing to learn. Open to feedback and constructive criticism.
