Underground Mobile Maintenance Supervisor

Discovery is an Americas-focused precious metals company with a diversified portfolio. Our Mission is to deliver sustainable value for all stakeholders by operating in a safe and responsible manner and having a positive impact on local communities.

Located in and around the City of Timmins, Ontario, Porcupine has two underground and one open pit mines. A continuous operation for over 100 years that provides a great work-life balance. Employees from diverse backgrounds are empowered through engagement, involvement, and growth opportunities in the workplace.

Location:Hoyle

Schedule:5x5x4

The Position

To organize, co-ordinate and direct maintenance activities, ensuring that the work is performed in the safest and most cost effective manner by managing all resources towards complying to the maintenance schedules with the least negative impact on the production plan.

SAFETY AND SUSTAINABILITY EXPECTATIONS

• Ensure the maintenance area & equipment operates according to company, federal, provincial and municipal standards.
• Ensure individual employee safety concerns are dealt with in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance to the 5-pt safety systems, safety meetings, workplace audits, and I.R.S.

Key Responsibilities

Managing Subordinates

• Ensure that hourly employees have the tools and systems in place so work can be performed safely and efficiently.
• Guide and coach individuals towards reaching personal and company goals. (Career development). Identify opportunities for improvements (training, tools, etc.) and implement corrective actions.
• Complete performance reviews as required on all direct reports in a timely and professional manner, develop action plans, and follow up through out the year.

Promote Safety

• Promote and adhere to Discovery's environmental and sustainability polices.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with external agencies (i.e. MOL, MOE, WSN,).
• Promote the principles of ownership and accountability to the maintenance personnel.
• Lead by example, provide guidance and motivate people to work safely
• Ensure Discovery's safety initiatives are implemented and followed. These include Daily huddles, Act Twice, 5-pt safety system, job task analysis, safety meetings, etc.

Strategic Planning

• Promote and build a positive & co-operative working relationship with all departments, keeping safety, production and costs as primary elements to meet the mine plan.
• Promote safety, PM compliance, equipment availability and cost control.

Skills And Qualifications

• A Certified tradesperson (Heavy Duty Equipment Technician) or a holder of a Maintenance Technician/Technologist Certificate with work experiences.
• 5 - 10 years of underground mining or mobile shop equipment maintenance related experience.
• Combination of 10 years’ experience as a mechanic including some temporary supervisory/lead hand experience.
• Ability to interpret electrical & hydraulic schematics and offer sound technical expertise with regards to maintenance issues.
• A strong working knowledge of underground mining equipment, maintenance procedures and legislative requirements as it relates to mining equipment and the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead others.

Additional Information

Competitive total compensation package including:

• Health, Dental, Life, AD&D, Disability, Healthcare and Wellness Spending Accounts, Virtual Care and Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Company contributions and matching into a Defined Contribution Pension Plan; and
• Annual total compensation of CAD$139,895 to CAD$172,811 (including annual bonus eligibility).

This posting is for an existing vacancy at Discovery Silver.

We thank all candidates in advance. Please note, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Discovery Silver welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), aboriginal (Indigenous) persons and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. Discovery is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.

Please note that we use artificial intelligence tools to screen applications and assess qualifications and selected candidates will be contacted by a human for an interview.