Senior Lead, Maintenance

Elk Valley Resources (EVR) operates four steelmaking coal mines that employ over 5,000 people in the Elk Valley of British Columbia. We are committed to responsible resource development, environmental performance and building strong partnerships with communities and Indigenous Peoples.
EVR is proud to be part of the Glencore Group, contributing to a global portfolio of operations with a history that dates back more than 100 years in Canada.
Are you looking for a new career opportunity? Join our team.    Application Deadline: May 25, 2026   What we offer:    At EVR, we're dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journeys.    EVR recognizes our employees' skills, competencies, and performance and offers opportunities with competitive compensation and benefits. We also aim to promote employee health and wellness and provide opportunities for professional development.    We believe in the power of diversity and strive each day to create a workplace where each individual is valued and respected for their contributions.    We also believe that our employees are the reason we are accomplishing great things and are committed to supporting them through our many different programs.    About the role:     Reporting to the Superintendent, Maintenance, the Senior Maintenance Lead is responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives through maintenance and environmental practices, mentoring shop and field supervisors, and assisting with break-in prioritizations.     To be successful, we are looking for someone with outstanding leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, who has proven abilities to build and maintain employee-relations. The ability to mentor and provide advice and feedback to cross-functional teams and teams of professionals would be critical for success. This person would also have strong abilities to multitask and remain organized in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.     Join us in the breathtaking Elk Valley of British Columbia. Here you will find outdoor adventure at your fingertips. Whether it's biking and skiing, or the laid-back atmosphere of fishing and hiking, there is something for everyone! Working a compressed work week with alternating Fridays off, come experience what work life balance is all about!  

Benefits:

• Two Annual Bonus Plans
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan
• Retirement Package
• Health Lifestyle Account

In this role you will:

• Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies  

• Manage maintenance project execution; ensuring project planning and execution standards are maintained  

• Liaison with the Environmental group to ensure all environmental policy’s, standards are met throughout the maintenance department  

• Mentor and coach supervisors, ensure development plans are implemented and sustained  

• Ensure compliance to key performance indicators are met around costs, equipment performance and safety/environmental standards  

• Act as the key contact between maintenance areas, as well as other site departments  

• Collaborate with scheduling, planning, and supply chain groups to ensure deliverables from supporting groups are met  

• Advise on the work priority, requirements, risks, and impacts of maintenance work  

• Provide major equipment outage and servicing recommendations  

• Ensure compliance to site procedures, and occupational health and safety standards  

Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in a relevant technical field, and a valid trade certification, or equivalent combination of education and experience  

• Minimum seven years of direct supervisor experience  

• Excellent digital literacy in the Microsoft Office Suite®  

• Supervisory experience in a mobile mine maintenance environment would be an asset  

• Experience in material acquisition, planning, and scheduling would be an asset

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent 

The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.
To all applicants, your interest and effort are sincerely appreciated. While we thank everyone for their application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates must be willing to satisfy the pre-employment requirements of a pre-employment drug screen and three professional references.
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About EVR
EVR is a Canadian steelmaking coal producer. We take our responsibilities to our people, to society and to the environment seriously. The high-quality steelmaking coal EVR produces is an essential input for steel that can be used for constructing products such as wind turbines and critical infrastructure including rail, bridges, hospitals and schools.