Lead, Maintenance Systems

Elk Valley Resources•Sparwood, BC

13d•CA$122,300 - CA$151,700•Onsite

About The Position

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. Reporting to the Superintendent or Senior Lead Maintenance, the Lead, Maintenance Systems is responsible for coordinating maintenance activities across major mining and processing assets and supporting the full maintenance lifecycle within SAP S4/HANA. This role works collaboratively with maintenance trades, planners, supervisors, and operations to ensure accurate work requests, effective resource coordination, and high-quality maintenance records. To be successful, we are looking for someone with strong communication skills, solid technical understanding of mining equipment and operations, proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems (such as SAP), exceptional organizational ability, attention to detail, and the capacity to perform effectively in fast paced environments while managing competing priorities. Experience in maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution is essential.

Requirements

Journeyperson’s ticket, or Engineering Degree in a related subject area (Mechanical, Mining, Processing), or a combination of relevant education and experience in mining or heavy industry
7 years of experience in planning, scheduling and execution of maintenance work
Well versed in the use of systems and technology
Strong understanding and skills in computerized maintenance management systems
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent

Responsibilities

Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
Administer and coordinate large volume of maintenance work requests and work orders within S4/HANA
Submit Maintenance Requests on behalf of Contractors
Screen New Maintenance Requests daily
Prioritize requests (Emergency, Minor, Standard) and ensure traceability and control
Ensure Maintenance Requests include accurate functional locations or equipment number, detailed work scope descriptions, required labour estimates and materials
Lead daily work control meetings with Supervisors, Planners, and Operations
Act as the main point of communication between Maintenance Supervisors, Trades, Operations and Reliability/Planning teams
Verifying that permits, isolations, and all required safety requirements are identified and communicated to Supervisors
Ensuring the correct parts, materials, and tools are sourced and delivered to support timely repairs
Approve materials within defined permissions and support cost control
Coordinating the assignment of the appropriate tradespeople and contractors
Securing mobile equipment or plant downtime windows needed to complete the work
Assessing the production impact of equipment downtime and prioritizing work accordingly
Facilitating collaboration across multiple operational areas to enable smooth execution
Providing guidance and support to ensure reactive maintenance activities are completed safely, effectively, and on schedule
Working with Trades, Operations, and Contractors to confirm complete job scopes, resource requirements, and parts needs
Ensuring safety requirements, tools, and procedures are incorporated into work plans
Collaborating with Planners and Schedulers to prioritize work and align activities with equipment availability and production needs
Coordinating with the Materials Coordinator to secure tools, and materials, and ensuring they are properly staged before execution
Monitoring equipment availability and assisting with warranty and returns processes
Reviewing daily and weekly schedules with Supervisors and Schedulers
Conducting final work order reviews to verify proper completion, including labour hours, parts usage, failure coding, and ensuring accurate trade notes are captured
Supporting reporting on equipment reliability and maintenance performance
Reviewing Bills of Materials (BOMs) associated with equipment in SAP
Escalating delays or issues affection major maintenance events, production or other priorities when needed
Supporting preparation, planning and execution of major maintenance events, such as shutdowns