Maintenance Superintendent

The Redpath Group•South Jordan, UT

About The Position

The Maintenance Superintendent directly supervises underground and surface Maintenance Department activities and is accountable for mine maintenance operations. The role safely plans, organizes, manages, executes, and evaluates maintenance operations while providing leadership and direction through coaching, mentorship, and employee development, with a focus on maintaining a safe and inclusive environment. The position oversees maintenance personnel, contractors, equipment, tools, spare parts, materials, budgets, preventive maintenance programs, and work planning. It coordinates maintenance objectives with production goals and works with senior managers, other superintendents, and maintenance supervisors to promote safe equipment operation, reliability, and cost control. The role also supports training, strategic planning, regulatory compliance, incident investigations, and communication with company and client management.

Requirements

Twelve years of progressive maintenance experience in mine operations and/or engineering.
Ten years of experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity.
Ability to demonstrate proper use and safe handling of tools, equipment, and materials.
Knowledge of the mining industry and underground environments.
Ability to read and understand engineering prints, including civil, structural, and rock excavation work.
Knowledge and understanding of mine regulations concerning construction in mining.
Proficiency using computers and associated software.
Ability to pass a background clearance check, drug screening, and physical.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to prepare written reports and correspondence.
Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision, independently, and collaboratively.
Ability to work in multifunctional and multidisciplinary teams and deliver measurable outcomes.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills for communicating with employees at all organizational levels.
High attention to detail, neatness, and accuracy.
High initiative and ability to work well under pressure.
Effective time management and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Proven ability to provide leadership, performance feedback, management, and team development.
Strong customer and client relations management skills.
Current state driver's license and acceptable driving record if required to operate a company vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in mining, mechanical, or electrical engineering, or a related field.
Experience working with underground mining or heavy-duty equipment and electrical operations in a similar role.

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate all surface and underground maintenance activities.
Ensure company goals, objectives, and priorities are delivered in accordance with approved policies and procedures.
Plan and schedule maintenance activities to maximize crew efficiency and align maintenance objectives with production objectives.
Ensure adequate resources are available to execute work.
Achieve equipment performance targets and work management KPIs within the maintenance budget, including quality control, safety, and appropriate delegation of work.
Work with senior managers, other superintendents, and maintenance supervisors to promote safe equipment operations, reliability, and cost control.
Oversee department personnel, including contractors, as well as equipment, tools, spare parts, and materials.
Prepare and approve preventive maintenance and other plans, allocate work, oversee progress, solve problems, and take corrective action as needed.
Assist with budget preparation and negotiation and control spending.
Prepare reports and briefs on equipment, safety, project progress, and other matters.
Lead and participate in formal and informal meetings and briefings.
Provide direction to support effective performance across integrated operations or functions, considering timing, budget, and delivery options.
Manage a diverse group of mechanical, electrical, and fixed-plant trades.
Inspect completed work for compliance with applicable codes and direct and follow up on required rework or modifications.
Communicate departmental needs and performance to senior company and client management.
Coordinate resources with other departments to meet mutual goals.
Establish and maintain a preventive maintenance program.
Plan and schedule departmental work, ensuring appropriate assignment distribution and adequate staffing, space, equipment, and supplies.
Manage employee performance and adherence to company policies and procedures.
Ensure training is provided to meet the current and future needs of the mine.
Participate in strategic planning meetings.
Investigate accidents, incidents, hazards, and similar events; determine causes and corrective actions; and complete required reporting.
Ensure compliance with Redpath USA Corporation and owner safety regulations and procedures.
Ensure maintenance operations comply with applicable government and corporate regulations, codes, practices, policies, standards, and specifications, including OSHA, MSHA, and EPA requirements.
Meet company vehicle eligibility requirements, including holding a current state driver's license and an acceptable driving record, if required to operate a company vehicle.
Keep work areas safe and free of hazards and perform Field Level Risk Assessments.
Ensure workers are qualified and capable of safely performing assigned work.
Handle hiring, evaluation, commendation, training, discipline, and dismissal of supervised staff.
Comply with daily, weekly, and monthly safety directives, policies, and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality of Redpath and client information.
Comply with and ensure compliance with Redpath policies and procedures in applicable manuals, handbooks, directives, and standard operating procedures.
Work more than 40 hours per week as needed, including overtime, day and night work, weekends, holidays, and shift rotations.
Comply with Redpath Core Competencies.
Assist other job functions as required and perform other assigned duties.