Maintenance Superintendent

About the Role

We are seeking a highly competent and experienced Maintenance Superintendent to lead the execution of mobile equipment maintenance across our mining operations. This critical role ensures maintenance standards, policies, and procedures are implemented effectively while meeting equipment performance targets and work management KPIs. You will manage field staff, contractors, and tradespeople to complete maintenance projects safely, on time, and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Champion the safety performance of the Maintenance Department, meeting or exceeding all leading and lagging KPIs
• Lead the execution of mobile equipment maintenance, ensuring adherence to standards and continuous improvement
• Provide visible, felt leadership by spending 40–60% of your time in the field, engaging with crews and reinforcing safety culture
• Ensure effective deployment of key initiatives and communication across all maintenance teams
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment through proper systems, training, and supervision
• Drive cost performance, including monthly forecasting, variance analysis, and budget accountability
• Oversee contractor management, including scopes of work, rate schedules, and compliance with contractor control policies
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure monthly maintenance targets are met and exceeded

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Maintenance General Foreman or higher in a heavy industrial or mining environment
• 2+ years of experience managing maintenance budgets and cost controls
• 2+ years overseeing maintenance scheduling and workflow functions
• Experience with Zero-Based Budgeting and equipment reliability programs
• Strong safety record and ability to lead diverse teams
• Skilled in adapting communication styles to different audiences and promoting team alignment
• Familiarity with mining, heavy civil, or infrastructure construction methodologies

Working Conditions

• Site-based position
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the position, including sitting, standing, bending, climbing, lifting (up to 75 pounds), working at heights, in confined spaces, and in all types of weather conditions (rain, snow, heat, etc.)
• Ability to work a non-traditional schedule that may include nights and weekends

About Ledcor

Ledcor Heavy Civil and Mining services span the lifespan of a mine, from facility construction to full-scale contract mining of coal, minerals, or metals, through to mine reclamation. Our service offerings are vast, as are the projects we work on. Ledcor has been recognized as a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.