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Lead, Maintenance Systems

Posted 25 days ago

OfficeSparwood, BCSE122k - 152k CAD
Elk Valley Resources (EVR) operates four steelmaking coal mines that employ over 5,000 people in the Elk Valley of British Columbia. We are committed to responsible resource development, environmental performance and building strong partnerships with communities and Indigenous Peoples.

EVR is proud to be part of the Glencore Group, contributing to a global portfolio of operations with a history that dates back more than 100 years in Canada.

Are you looking for a new career opportunity? Join our team.

Application Deadline: June 30th, 2026


What we offer:

At EVR, we're dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journeys.


EVR recognizes our employees' skills, competencies, and performance and offers opportunities with competitive compensation and benefits. We also aim to promote employee health and wellness and provide opportunities for professional development.
We believe in the power of diversity and strive each day to create a workplace where each individual is valued and respected for their contributions.


We also believe that our employees are the reason we are accomplishing great things and are committed to supporting them through our many different programs.

### Benefits:
  • Two Annual Bonus Plans
  • Comprehensive Benefits Plan
  • Retirement Package
  • Health Lifestyle Account
  • ### About the role:

    Reporting to the Superintendent or Senior Lead Maintenance, the Lead, Maintenance Systems is responsible for coordinating maintenance activities across major mining and processing assets and supporting the full maintenance lifecycle within SAP S4/HANA. This role works collaboratively with maintenance trades, planners, supervisors, and operations to ensure accurate work requests, effective resource coordination, and high-quality maintenance records.

    To be successful, we are looking for someone with strong communication skills, solid technical understanding of mining equipment and operations, proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems (such as SAP), exceptional organizational ability, attention to detail, and the capacity to perform effectively in fast paced environments while managing competing priorities. Experience in maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution is essential.

    ### In this role you will:
    •    Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies 
    •    Administer and coordinate large volume of maintenance work requests and work orders within S4/HANA
    •    Submit Maintenance Requests on behalf of Contractors
    •    Screen New Maintenance Requests daily
    •    Prioritize requests (Emergency, Minor, Standard) and ensure traceability and control
    •    Ensure Maintenance Requests include accurate functional locations or equipment number, detailed work scope descriptions, required labour estimates and materials
    •    Lead daily work control meetings with Supervisors, Planners, and Operations
    •    Act as the main point of communication between Maintenance Supervisors, Trades, Operations and Reliability/Planning teams
    •    Verifying that permits, isolations, and all required safety requirements are identified and communicated to Supervisors
    •    Ensuring the correct parts, materials, and tools are sourced and delivered to support timely repairs
    •    Approve materials within defined permissions and support cost control
    •    Coordinating the assignment of the appropriate tradespeople and contractors
    •    Securing mobile equipment or plant downtime windows needed to complete the work
    •    Assessing the production impact of equipment downtime and prioritizing work accordingly
    •    Facilitating collaboration across multiple operational areas to enable smooth execution
    •    Providing guidance and support to ensure reactive maintenance activities are completed safely, effectively, and on schedule
    •    Working with Trades, Operations, and Contractors to confirm complete job scopes, resource requirements, and parts needs
    •    Ensuring safety requirements, tools, and procedures are incorporated into work plans
    •    Collaborating with Planners and Schedulers to prioritize work and align activities with equipment availability and production needs
    •    Coordinating with the Materials Coordinator to secure tools, and materials, and ensuring they are properly staged before execution
    •    Monitoring equipment availability and assisting with warranty and returns processes
    •    Reviewing daily and weekly schedules with Supervisors and Schedulers 
    •    Conducting final work order reviews to verify proper completion, including labour hours, parts usage, failure coding, and ensuring accurate trade notes are captured
    •    Supporting reporting on equipment reliability and maintenance performance 
    •    Reviewing Bills of Materials (BOMs) associated with equipment in SAP
    •    Escalating delays or issues affection major maintenance events, production or other priorities when needed
    •    Supporting preparation, planning and execution of major maintenance events, such as shutdowns
    ### Requirements:
    •    Journeyperson’s ticket, or Engineering Degree in a related subject area (Mechanical, Mining, Processing), or a combination of relevant education and experience in mining or heavy industry
    •    7 years of experience in planning, scheduling and execution of maintenance work
    •    Well versed in the use of systems and technology 
    •    Strong understanding and skills in computerized maintenance management systems 
    •    Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent
    The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

    To all applicants, your interest and effort are sincerely appreciated. While we thank everyone for their application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates must be willing to satisfy the pre-employment requirements of a pre-employment drug screen and three professional references.

    As part of our recruitment process, EVR uses AI tools to assist with reviewing and summarizing candidate information. Personal information provided in your application and interview may be processed by these tools. Your information will be handled in accordance with EVR’s Recruitment Privacy Policy, which you can view here.


    About EVR

    EVR is a Canadian steelmaking coal producer. We take our responsibilities to our people, to society and to the environment seriously. The high-quality steelmaking coal EVR produces is an essential input for steel that can be used for constructing products such as wind turbines and critical infrastructure including rail, bridges, hospitals and schools.
    Job details
    Workplace
    Office
    Location
    Sparwood, BC
    Experience
    SE
    Salary
    122k - 152k CAD
    per year

    Glencore operates nine mines and five metal processing facilities in Canada producing and recycling critical minerals including nickel, copper, zinc and cobalt; and transition-enabling steelmaking coal. We employ 11,400 people, including contractors, and are Canada’s largest diversified miner and supplier of critical minerals. We are the country’s largest producer of refined copper, second largest producer of mined and smelted nickel, and second largest producer of refined zinc, as well as one of the world’s largest recyclers of end-of-life electronics, playing a critical role in the circular economy. We operate Canada’s only copper smelter, located in Quebec. Glencore is also Canada’s largest producer of steelmaking coal. Glencore y exploite neuf mines et cinq installations de transformation des métaux, produisant et recyclant des minéraux critiques tels que le nickel, le cuivre, le zinc et le cobalt, ainsi que du charbon sidérurgique facilitant la transition énergétique. Nous employons 11 400 personnes, y compris des sous-traitants, et sommes le plus grand exploitant minier diversifié et fournisseur de minéraux critiques au Canada. Nous sommes le premier producteur canadien de cuivre raffiné, le deuxième producteur de nickel extrait et affiné, le deuxième producteur de zinc raffiné, de même que le principal producteur canadien de charbon sidérurgique. Nous figurons également parmi les plus grands recycleurs mondiaux d’équipements électroniques en fin de vie, jouant ainsi un rôle essentiel dans l’économie circulaire. Nous exploitons la seule fonderie de cuivre au Canada, située au Québec.

    Key team members

    Karl Nurmi, PEng, MBA

    Karl Nurmi, PEng, MBA

    Chris Gaspard

    Chris Gaspard

    Craig Harris

    Craig Harris

    Greg Maybee

    Greg Maybee

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