Project Manager of Maintenance

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and support to maintenance supervisors and teams through structured planning, communication, and performance reviews.
• Ensure full compliance with company safety standards, including maintenance-related adherence to all safety programs and accountability systems.
• Lead the development and execution of maintenance strategies, including preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Oversee maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution to maximize equipment availability and minimize downtime.
• Monitor and report on maintenance performance using daily, weekly, and monthly KPIs (equipment uptime, MTBF, MTTR, cost performance).
• Identify performance gaps and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Manage maintenance budgets, cost controls, and forecasting in alignment with project financial objectives.
• Collaborate closely with operations, engineering, and client representatives to ensure maintenance activities support production targets.
• Establish and track key performance indicators specific to maintenance and asset management.
• Ensure proper investigation, reporting, and follow-up of equipment failures, incidents, and safety events.
• Review and approve maintenance-related expenditures, materials procurement, and contractor services.
• Support workforce planning, including scheduling, training, development, and performance management of maintenance personnel.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives in maintenance practices, reliability engineering, and asset lifecycle management.
• Ensure all maintenance work is conducted safely through field-level risk assessments and adherence to procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work order systems, and documentation for compliance and reporting.
• Provide leadership in fostering a strong safety culture and reinforcing accountability at all levels of the maintenance team.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements (OSHA/MSHA).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Maintenance Management, or related field (preferred).
• Additional certification in Maintenance or Reliability (CMRP, PMP, etc.) is an asset.
• 5–10 years of experience in maintenance management within mining, heavy equipment, or industrial operations.
• Proven experience managing maintenance teams, systems, and budgets in a project environment.

About the Role

The Project Manager of Maintenance is responsible for delivering maintenance-related project objectives that ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all equipment and assets supporting the project. This role oversees maintenance planning, resource allocation, and execution while ensuring full compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards. The position provides leadership to maintenance teams, manages cost control and performance tracking, and ensures alignment between maintenance activities and overall project goals.