Dragline Maintenance Superintendent

Summary of Position: Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the Dragline Maintenance Department.   Duties/ Responsibilities: Responsibilities include a wide range of activities including, but not limited to: Organizing, implementing and directing the activities of the Dragline Maintenance Department at the mine-site; Developing the budget and forecasts for all Dragline Maintenance expense and Capital spending; Managing an effective Dragline preventative maintenance program; Ensuring all activities in the department are in compliance with environment and safety legislation, regulations, policies and guidelines and standard mine operating procedures; Promoting a culture of continuous improvement in the department; Establishing a positive working environment by conducting and participating in activities that contribute to an effective working relationship with all employees; Promoting teamwork and employee development through effective communication and implementing and monitoring performance standards; Assuming other duties and/or responsibilities as required in response to changing circumstances and the economic and physical environment of the Mine or Company.   Qualifications: The ideal candidate will: Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication, leadership, and organizational skills; Have a minimum of 15 years of related mining experience in a managerial/supervisory role would be preferred; Possess a Journeyman’s Trade certificate or an Engineering degree; Have knowledge of all mining equipment and installations as well as experience and knowledge of current safety procedures; Possess an understanding of mine maintenance software tools; Have the ability to learn quickly and maintain motivation even in the face of inevitable delays, setbacks, and policy, shift and schedule changes.