ABOUT THIESS

Started in Australia in 1933, Thiess is a 90 year-old, enduring company. Today, we're a $4 billion world-class, global organization, specializing in sustainable resources solutions, including mining services, land reclamation, and engineering and technology consulting. With 12,000 employees and growing, our workforce has the skills, experience, and resourcefulness to realize opportunities, respond to project challenges, optimize solutions and bring lasting value to our clients.

We're currently embarking on an exciting journey to a more sustainable future, as we rise to the challenges of climate risk and opportunities abounding in the global energy transition. We recognize the world needs mined commodities to achieve the economic, social and environmental transformation it desires. But the world also needs mining to reset for the future.

North America is an important part of that future, and we're thrilled to introduce our business, and our unique approach to contract mining, to Ontario and surrounding parts of Canada.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, the Maintenance Supervisor will lead and direct their maintenance team to deliver safe, efficient, reliable and cost considered maintenance to our assets. They will be required to provide direction to the tradespeople and will be responsible for prioritizing and allocating their team to the workshop of both planned and unplanned maintenance work. This includes maintaining a safe and efficient work place, completing planned & unplanned maintenance events and ensuring that resources are allocated appropriately throughout the shift.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Co-ordinate leading hands and maintenance crews to manage all mobile plant and equipment on site, during shift. Provide leadership and direction to all maintenance personnel including subcontractors. Ensure that all work undertaken is in accordance with direction from the Maintenance Superintendent and the Project SMP/EMP, OEM and SOPs. Ensure that all equipment fleets achieves maximum availability for minimal cost
• Ensure resource allocations of labor, tooling and equipment is optimized to meet both planned and unplanned maintenance work on each shift
• Constantly look to identify hazards and risks through regular inspections, audits, behavioral observations, JSEO's as per HSE targets and review team member JSEO's, where required, take corrective actions
• Lead, coach and develop team members by setting clear expectations, monitoring performance and mentoring team members
• Provide clear performance expectations to personnel and subcontractors and reinforce correct behavior through recognition and encouragement as well as application of timely disciplinary procedures
• Ensure down day activities are monitored for quality, effectiveness and compliance to Thiess standards
• Review and audit mechanical repairs and services to ensure compliance with the mechanical maintenance scheme and the Thiess Management System (TMS)
• Play an active role in all incident investigations to ensure the root causes are identified and that all the required documentation is reported, if applicable, implement corrective actions in consultation with relevant parties
• Supervise the updating and implementation of maintenance related operational procedures and work instructions
• Ensure all unsafe equipment is taken out of service in a timely manner
• Identify and report on training and development requirements of the team
• Performs other related duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Extensive knowledge of mobile plant maintenance processes and requirements
• Some knowledge of all trades and equipment
• Ability to lead a team and manage crews in daily tasks and performance management capacities
• Ability to plan daily schedule and adapt to changes in schedule on ad hoc basis
• Basic understanding of contract management, relevant systems and legislation relating to safety and environment
• Strong ability and experience to grow, lead and support a multidisciplinary maintenance team
• Demonstrated high level of analytical ability and ability to problem solve
• High level of attention to detail and excellent follow-up skills
• Professional and able to work with a the leadership team to drive project outcomes
• Excellent planning, leadership, organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• 5+ Years of mining or heavy industrial construction experience considered an asset
• 2-year minimum experience as a Leading Hand, Supervisor, or Planner
• JDE or equivalent ERP system proficiency preferred
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
• Excellent interpersonal skills leading and motivating staff as well as effectively communicating with all levels of management and professionals internally and externally
• Must be fluent in the English language
• Authorization to work lawfully in the Canada without sponsorship from Thiess is required

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Journeyman ticket plus relevant industry experience
• Any training or courses in team management and team leadership (eg. Frontline leader)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• At Thiess we have a One HSE culture and want to ensure everyone is safe everyday: employees, families and society. We are committed to our employees' health and wellness including the prevention of illness. Although optional, we have a preference that all Thiess employees are vaccinated against COVID-19 and other serious illnesses.
• Work schedule: 7 on / 7 off, day shifts
• Onsite – Preference for local candidates who live near Sudbury, Ontario

WHAT WE OFFER

• A work culture that follows our company values of integrity, accountability, and innovation, all underpinned by safety
• A permanent position working directly for Thiess, the world's largest mining services provider
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual bonuses
• Comprehensive medical benefits including private health insurance
• RRSP retirement savings benefit with employer matching contributions
• Career development and opportunities domestic within Canada, and potentially international
• Leave for all of life's reasons

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Thiess is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, military status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other protected group status. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us or have one of your representatives contact us at +1 (801) 300-1909 or [email protected].

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