At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team in maintaining and improving mining operations while ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Company: Join Hecla Mining, a respected leader in precious metals with a rich history.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and support for your professional growth.
- Other info: Fly-in fly-out position with camp accommodations and meals provided.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a high-grade silver mine while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Journeyman Red Seal certification and 5 years of mining maintenance supervision experience required.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 $ per year.
Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, the Maintenance Supervisor leads the Fixed, Electrical and Instrumentation team across the site, ensuring safe, efficient work that meets operational standards. They oversee maintenance planning, project execution, and troubleshooting while supporting team development and performance management. This role works closely with other departments to align operational systems with site requirements.
The Keno Hill mine, located within the Keno Hill Silver District in Canada's Yukon Territory, is one of the highest-grade silver districts in the world. It comprises 242 square kilometres (km2) with numerous mineral deposits and more than 35 historical past-producing mine sites. Keno Hill is expected to produce ~3.0 million ounces of silver in 2026. The mine is owned and operated by Hecla Mining Company, headquartered in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
Here's What You Can Expect In This Role
- Supervise, coordinate, and develop the Fixed & E&I team across the Keno Hill mine site (surface and underground).
- Ensure that all work is performed in a manner that conforms to all site safety policies and procedures while recognizing personnel who consistently meet or exceed expectations.
- Develop audit systems for site infrastructure and corresponding preventative maintenance programs.
- Execute scheduled maintenance with a high level of schedule compliance.
- Proven ability to scope and sequence a job, quote/order materials and schedule manpower in conjunction with respective Planner.
- Develop safe work procedures and provide technical/operational input into maintenance procedures and systems.
- Assist or support during troubleshooting, find or propose solutions to solve problems.
- Schedule personnel rotations, performance reviews, administer vacation and disciplinary issues in accordance with company policies and standards.
- Assist with the planning and execution of infrastructure construction projects.
- Work closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to ensure operational systems are aligned with site requirements.
- Communicate key activities to direct reports and senior managers.
- Other duties may be assigned.
You will help to promote a strong environmental culture, promoting and teaching environmentally friendly values and work practices. You will help to foster a strong safety culture, promoting and exemplifying safe work practices throughout the organization. You will be a part of a team you can rely on; a team that will have your back.
Qualifications
- Journeyman Red Seal certification in an applicable trade is required.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience - underground mining and processing maintenance supervision.
- Significant experience working on CMMS system.
- Excellent skills with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Extensive and proven expertise in Electrical Code.
- Strong organization and leadership skills.
- Superior communication with peers, supervisors, and management.
Pre-employment Requirements
- Pre-Employment Testing (drug & alcohol, blood lead, and audiogram).
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
- Clean Driver’s Abstract.
Safety, Health, Environmental Responsibilities And Accountabilities
- Complying with all necessary requirements put in place to prevent safety or environmental incidents, injuries, or losses.
- Ensuring the safety and health of themselves and others in the workplace by being responsible for their actions and taking due care while performing their work.
- Following all environmental requirements and maintaining integrity to ensure environmental compliance.
- Ensuring all spills are reported in accordance with spill reporting procedures.
- Identifying, eliminating, and reporting hazards as soon as practicable.
- Reporting incidents and accidents as soon as practicable.
- Disclosing all information regarding incidents and cooperating in incident investigations.
- Assisting in the resolution of health and safety matters in a positive and timely manner.
- Using and maintaining PPE.
- Providing suggestions for improving work processes.
- Assisting Management by supporting change to achieve desired targets.
- Ensuring that plant and equipment operate within their safe working limits.
- Ensuring that correct equipment is used for the job.
- Participating in risk assessment methodology.
- Participating in safety initiatives.
- Receiving training and instruction as required.
- Maintaining good housekeeping standards.
Work Environment
Employees will be regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions, including snow and ice, as well as extreme temperatures ranging from cold to warm. The work environment may involve contact with potentially hazardous wildlife, moving mechanical parts, elevated work areas, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and the use of explosives. There is also a risk of electrical shock and exposure to vibration. Noise levels can occasionally be loud, depending on the task or location on site.
Work Location & Schedule
This is a fly-in fly-out position based at a remote mining camp, operating on a rotational schedule of 14 days on and 14 days off. Camp accommodations and meals are provided while on site. All travel to and from the mine site is arranged through a designated travel agency and coordinated from approved flight hubs. To ensure efficient travel logistics, we are primarily seeking candidates who reside in the Yukon, British Columbia, and Alberta, particularly near major transportation centers within these regions.
Compensation & Benefits
Hecla Keno Hill offers competitive pay based on experience and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 6% RRSP matching program. Our remote site features a gym and a welcome center, along with a Health Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an Educational Assistance Program to support your health, well-being, and professional growth.
Maintenance Supervisor in Edmonton employer: Hecla Mining Company
Hecla Mining Company is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work at the Keno Hill mine in the stunning Yukon Territory. With a strong commitment to safety and environmental stewardship, employees benefit from a supportive work culture that prioritizes professional growth through comprehensive training programs and a robust benefits package, including competitive pay, health insurance, and RRSP matching. The FIFO schedule allows for a balanced work-life dynamic, making it an ideal choice for those seeking meaningful employment in a rewarding and challenging environment.