Develop, maintain, and generate maintenance and cost reports, including key performance indicators (KPIs).
Maintenance Strategy & Reliability
Support and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Collaborate with the reliability engineering team to enhance maintenance strategies, processes, and system effectiveness.
Facilitate Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for chronic or high-risk equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
Participate in risk assessments and continuous improvement initiatives.
Develop, update, and maintain standard job procedures for routine and non-routine maintenance activities.
Materials & Resource Coordination
Coordinate with warehouse personnel on parts availability, non-inventory procurement, warranty claims, and core returns.
Work with warehouse to manage inventory parts quantities for maintenance activities.
Identify and procure required materials and services to support planned maintenance activities.
Maintain component and warranty tracking systems for major equipment.
Budgeting & Cost Control
Assist in the development of the maintenance department budget and forecasts.
Monitor maintenance department expenditures, track variances, and provide analysis to support cost control efforts.
Support capital maintenance projects as required.
Execution Support & Communication
Work closely with Supervisors, Foremen, and Operations to ensure effective execution of planned work.
Provide clear job plans, work instructions, and documentation to maintenance department crews.
Complete required administrative tasks, including reports, time tracking, and material requests.
Participate in meetings, training sessions, and cross-functional coordination activities.
Safety, Environmental & Compliance
Promote and ensure compliance with all applicable safety standards, including MSHA regulations, environmental regulations, and company policies.
Lead by example in maintaining a strong safety culture and environmentally responsible work practices.
Support safe work planning by incorporating hazard identification and risk mitigation into all maintenance plans.
Review, update, and develop standard operating procedures related to mill maintenance tasks.
Comply with applicable environmental laws and regulations. Conducts activities and work in an environmentally responsible manner. Is aware of procedures to minimize impacts to the environment.
Must be willing to comply with all company policies and procedures, especially with regard to Safety, Human Resources, and Environmental.
General Responsibilities
Maintain effective communication and collaboration with all members of the work team.
Perform additional duties as assigned, including supporting field activities when required, in accordance with applicable labor agreements.
QUALIFICATIONS
Post high-school degree in a related field, or Journeyman Certification, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Prior experience setting up, using, and maintaining computerized maintenance management systems
(CMMS) required. Experience with IFS preferred.
Minimum 3 years of experience in planning maintenance activities.
Minimum 5 years of experience in maintenance.
Experience in a mining environment preferred.
Understanding of maintenance practices within a mining environment, including equipment and systems such as crushing and grinding circuits, pumping systems, flotation circuits, water treatment systems, and mineral processing/concentrator operations preferred.
Must be computer literate and proficient in Excel.
