Maintenance Superintendent

The Redpath Group•South Jordan, UT

About The Position

The Maintenance Superintendent directly supervises and performs underground and surface Maintenance Department activities. The role is accountable for mine maintenance operations and safely plans, organizes, manages, executes, and evaluates maintenance work while providing leadership, coaching, mentorship, and development in a safe and inclusive environment. The Superintendent oversees maintenance personnel, contractors, equipment, tools, spare parts, and materials; aligns maintenance objectives with production; and ensures work is planned, scheduled, resourced, and completed within budget and applicable safety, quality, regulatory, and company requirements. The role manages a diverse group of mechanical, electrical, and fixed-plant trades and coordinates with senior managers, other superintendents, supervisors, and other departments to support safe equipment operations, reliability, and cost control. The position also manages employee performance and staffing, provides training, participates in strategic planning, investigates incidents and hazards, prepares reports, and communicates departmental needs and performance to senior company and client management. The duties listed are representative and may not be all-inclusive; other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Twelve years of progressive maintenance experience in mine operations and/or engineering.
Ten years of experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity.
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 pertaining to construction in mining.
Proficiency with 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.
High level of attention to detail, neatness, and accuracy.
Ability to work in multifunctional and multidisciplinary teams and deliver measurable outcomes.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills for communicating with employees at all levels of the organization.
High initiative and ability to work well under pressure.
Effective time management and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, performance feedback, management, and team development.
Strong customer and client relations management skills.
If required to operate a company vehicle, hold a current state driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record.

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 delegation of work to staff, contractors, and tradespeople.
Coordinate with senior managers, other superintendents, and maintenance supervisors to support safe equipment operations, maximize reliability, and minimize costs.
Manage personnel, contractors, equipment, tools, spare parts, and materials within the maintenance department’s area of responsibility.
Prepare and approve preventive maintenance and other plans, assign work, oversee progress, resolve problems, and take corrective action when required.
Assist with preparing and negotiating budgets and control spending.
Prepare reports and briefings on equipment, safety, project progress, and other matters.
Lead and participate in formal and informal meetings and briefings.
Provide direction to support the effective performance of integrated operations or functions within timing, budget, and delivery requirements.
Manage 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 shared goals.
Establish and maintain a preventive maintenance program.
Plan and schedule departmental work, ensuring appropriate distribution of assignments and adequate staffing, space, equipment, and supplies.
Manage employee performance and compliance with company policies and procedures.
Ensure training is provided to meet current and future mine needs.
Participate in strategic planning meetings.
Investigate accidents, incidents, hazards, and similar events; determine causes and corrective actions to prevent recurrence; and complete required reporting.
Ensure compliance with Redpath USA Corporation and owner safety regulations and procedures.
Ensure maintenance operations comply with applicable government requirements, including OSHA, MSHA, and EPA requirements, and with legislative and corporate codes, practices, policies, standards, and specifications.
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.
Hire, evaluate, commend, train, discipline, and dismiss supervised staff as appropriate.
Comply with daily, weekly, and monthly safety directives, policies, and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality regarding Redpath and client information.
Comply with and ensure compliance with Redpath policies and procedures, including those in manuals, handbooks, directives, and Standard Operating Procedures.
Work more than 40 hours per week, overtime, days and nights, weekends, holidays, and shift rotations as required.
Comply with Redpath Core Competencies.
Assist with other job functions as required and perform other assigned duties.