Superintendent, Maintenance, Water Operations

Sparwood - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Elk Valley Resources (EVR) operates four steelmaking coal mines that employ over 5000 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.

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Application Deadline: April 23 2026

What we offer:

At EVR were 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.

About the role:

Reporting to the Manager Water Operations the Superintendent Maintenance is responsible for building leading and developing the Water Operations Maintenance team. This team provides maintenance services for all of EVRs Elk Valley water treatment facilities.

Water Operations has grown from a single facility in 2015 to four operating plants with a combined treatment capacity of 97500 m³/d with projects underway that will increase capacity to 127500 m³/d by the end of 2026.

The Superintendent Maintenance leads the team that delivers daytoday maintenance support for existing operations and plays a key role in the startup and commissioning of new facilities and expansions. This role also oversees the Reliability team responsible for longterm asset performance maintenance planning and continuous improvement of maintenance systems and standards. A strong background in maintenance execution reliability engineering and process plant operations is essential.

To be successful we are looking for someone with excellent communication leadership and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate is able to clearly convey ideas collaborate effectively with diverse teams and guide initiatives with confidence and accountability. They demonstrate strong critical thinking abilities proactively identify challenges and develop practical solutions to achieve organizational goals.

Join us in the breathtaking Elk Valley of British Columbia where outdoor adventure is part of everyday life. Whether you enjoy mountain biking skiing fishing or hiking the Elk Valley offers something for everyone. Come experience true worklife balance in a place where you can thrive both professionally and personally.

Benefits:

Two Annual Bonus Plans
Comprehensive Benefits Plan
Retirement Package
Health Lifestyle Account

Responsibilities:

Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
Provide leadership coaching and development to maintenance and reliability personnel
Oversee maintenance planning and execution in partnership with facility operations to balance reliability performance and cost
Implement consistent efficient maintenance systems and practices across Water Operations
Collaborate with project teams to ensure new facilities meet maintainability and reliability expectations
Ensure operational readiness deliverables are completed for smooth handover from project teams
Deliver maintenance-led projects with strong performance in safety environment schedule cost and quality
Manage maintenance operating and capital budgets including the fiveyear budget cycle and life-of-asset planning
Establish and track key performance indicators such as equipment availability MTBF MTTR and cost performance
Support capital planning and longterm asset lifecycle management
Work closely with operations engineering and environmental teams to align maintenance priorities with production needs
Support audits inspections and regulatory reporting obligations
Lead or support implementation of new technologies CMMS improvements and digital tools
Optimize maintenance spending through effective planning and riskbased decisionmaking
Oversee contractor performance and ensure alignment with site standards

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Engineering preferred (Mechanical Electrical or a related discipline); registered with or eligible for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC)
Diploma or Technical Certification (acceptable with strong experience):
- Mechanical Electrical or Instrumentation Technology
- Millwright or Industrial Trades certification (Red Seal) combined with progressive leadership experience

Minimum of nine years of maintenance experience in industrial or process plant environments
Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams
Demonstrated project management experience in industrial operations
Strong understanding of maintenance and reliability principles
Proficiency with maintenance management systems (CMMS) and related tools
Valid Class 5 Drivers License or equivalent

$137000 - $170000 a year

The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidates 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 EVRs Recruitment Privacy Policy which you can viewhere.

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.