Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

OceanaGold • Kershaw, SC

5h • Onsite

About The Position

OceanaGold is a growing mid-tier gold and copper producer listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). With four operating mines—Haile in the USA, Didipio in the Philippines, and Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand—we are committed to safe, responsible mining that generates strong returns and supports sustainable development. Our purpose is mining gold for a better future. The gold, copper, and silver we produce power renewable energy, life-saving medical devices, and the technology that connects communities. Beyond this, our operations drive economic growth and improve health and education outcomes in the regions we serve, supporting over 3,700 direct jobs globally. Guided by our values—Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork—we strive to be a trusted company people want to work for, partner with, and invest in, creating lasting value for all our stakeholders. Haile Gold Mine located in South Carolina is the largest gold mine on the East Coast of America. Our employees are at the heart of all we do. With 84% of our employees living in the surrounding community, they are neighbors and friends as well. Join our team, where your expertise can make a true impact! The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading the execution of maintenance work within the Maintenance Work Management process, ensuring that all activities are performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with defined standards. Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, this role will oversee frontline maintenance crews, coordinate daily and weekly work execution, and ensure alignment between planning, scheduling, and operations. The Maintenance Supervisor plays a critical role in maintaining execution discipline, validating work quality, and ensuring accurate data capture to support reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of experience in maintenance execution, supervision, or engineering in Mining, heavy industrial, or processing environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading frontline maintenance teams.
• Strong understanding of maintenance work management processes.
• Proficiency in CMMS systems (SAP, Pronto, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of safety systems including risk assessments and isolations.
• Ability to manage both planned and emergent work effectively.
• Strong communication and coordination skills across maintenance and operations teams.
• Practical technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, or fixed plant equipment.
• Experience supervising contractor work.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability.
• High attention to detail and structured execution approach.

Nice To Haves

• Formal trade qualification or technical certification
• Additional training in maintenance, reliability, or leadership

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise maintenance crews to safely execute scheduled and break-in work in accordance with company standards and procedures.
• Review, approve, and prioritize all incoming schedule break-in Work Requests, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and appropriate prioritization before execution.
• Coordinate daily with the Operations Supervisor to align on priorities, validate downtime, and confirm execution plans.
• Conduct daily pre-start meetings to communicate safety expectations, assign work, and confirm schedule and quality requirements with technicians.
• Maintain control of work execution by actively monitoring field activities to ensure safety compliance, adherence to scope, and quality of work.
• Ensure all work is executed in accordance with risk assessments, isolations, and safety procedures.
• Manage emergent and break-in work, ensuring proper prioritization and minimal disruption to the planned schedule.
• Raise, plan, and release Work Orders for urgent work, including defining scope, materials, and service requirements as needed.
• Verify that all equipment is returned to operations in a safe and fit-for-use condition following maintenance completion.
• Coordinate equipment handover with Operations and ensure proper communication at shift end.
• Ensure all Work Orders are completed with accurate time confirmations and maintenance history captured in the CMMS.
• Identify and raise follow-up work to ensure defects and additional issues are properly captured.
• Review and close Work Orders, ensuring completeness and data accuracy prior to closure.
• Monitor execution performance and provide feedback to planners to improve job plans and work package quality.
• Participate in weekly planning and scheduling routines, including Draft Schedule Review and Schedule Confirmation meetings.
• Review statutory and safety work completion weekly and ensure compliance requirements are met or rescheduled appropriately.
• Review upcoming work schedules and confirm readiness of work packs, including materials, labor, and scope.
• Collaborate with the Scheduler to review and adjust resource capacity for upcoming work.
• Attend and contribute to Work Management KPI review meetings.
• Ensure contractor work is properly supervised, recorded, and integrated into CMMS processes.
• Verify proper handling of materials, including return of unused, damaged, or rotable components.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to maintenance technicians.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and execution discipline within the team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance, 401K, and more
• Great residential location between Columbia SC and Charlotte NC.
• Supportive work environment with a focus on safety and teamwork
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees