Maintenance Shop Foreman

Tamatta Mining and Construction Services Inc • Edmonton, AB

54d • Onsite

About The Position

The Shop Foreman will drive day-to-day shop operations, ensure safety and quality, optimize workflows, and mentor technicians. You will partner with field teams and management to deliver timely maintenance, reduce downtime, and extend equipment life.

Requirements

• Valid Red Seal or Interprovincial Journeyman’s Certificate (HD Mechanic) or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory/leadership experience in a mechanical shop or field service environment; demonstrated track record of improving uptime and reliability.
• Strong mechanical and technical background with deep knowledge of mining-equipment systems.
• Proven leadership and people-management skills; ability to motivate, develop, and retain top talent.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time-management abilities; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with safety regulations (e.g., lockout/tagout, MTSA/CSA standards) and a proactive safety mindset.
• Proficiency in managing work orders, maintenance histories, and documentation; data-driven with attention to accuracy.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; able to interface effectively with management, procurement, and field teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growing environment and adapt to shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize the mechanical shop’s daily operations, ensuring on-time, defect-free maintenance and repairs.
• Develop and execute efficient work plans, prioritize tasks, and manage bottlenecks to meet or exceed deadlines and quality targets.
• Assign, supervise, and coach mechanics; monitor performance, provide feedback, and support skills development.
• Manage parts and materials by monitoring inventory, forecasting needs, and driving cost-effective procurement.
• Inspect, diagnose, and supervise preventive maintenance and repair of premium mining equipment; ensure workmanship meets or exceeds OEM specs.
• Enforce safety standards, conduct regular risk assessments, and drive a continuous safety culture.
• Resolve shop issues, including conflicts, equipment defects, and process inefficiencies, with data-driven problem solving.
• Collaborate with maintenance planners, field service, and management to coordinate activities and allocate resources.
• Maintain accurate, auditable records of work orders, maintenance histories, parts usage, and KPI data.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits, plus opportunities for career advancement.
• A safety-first culture that supports continuous learning and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed