Supervisor, Maintenance Electrical in Elkford

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.

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.

About the role: Reporting to the Superintendent, Maintenance, the Supervisor, Maintenance Electrical, will be responsible for all areas of maintenance activity. This position combines the responsibilities for electrical trades, schedule execution, continuous improvement, and staffing to ensure company standards are maintained. To be successful, we are looking for someone who has strong leadership and mentoring skills. This person can make recommendations and lead change at a large mining operation through long-term strategic direction. Strong influencing, interpersonal, and communication skills, as well as high levels of motivation, integrity and dedication are vital for success.

In this role you will:

• Promote and maintain a strong safety and environmental culture by ensuring compliance with company policies, programs, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems, mobile equipment, mine power distribution, and communication systems, as applicable to the site.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute daily, weekly, and long-term maintenance schedules to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective work completion.
• Monitor maintenance performance through key indicators, including schedule compliance, equipment availability, productivity, and work delays, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Provide technical guidance and support to tradespeople, including troubleshooting equipment failures, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions.
• Lead and develop maintenance teams through performance management, training, workforce scheduling, and effective resource allocation.
• Coordinate contractors, maintenance materials, supplies, and services while maintaining budget and operational requirements.
• Ensure accurate maintenance documentation, work order history, and reporting within applicable maintenance management systems.
• Collaborate with maintenance leadership and Work Control Teams to support short- and long-term maintenance planning and operational priorities.

Requirements:

• Possess a valid Electrical Journeyperson's ticket, related technical diploma or engineering degree.
• Experience with overhead HV electrical distribution and transmission systems required.
• Previous mine or industrial experience.
• Strong understanding of Programmable Logic Control.
• Demonstrated organizational, planning, and employee relations skills.
• Supervisory experience considered an asset, along with experience in materials acquisition, planning and scheduling.
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite®, particularly in Excel, Outlook and Word; training in Microsoft Dynamics AX will be provided.

Salary: $123,000 - $145,000 CAD/year. 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.