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Description

Westmoreland Coal Company, Canada currently has a position available for a permanent, full-time, Maintenance Supervisor at the Estevan Mine. Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, this position is responsible for supervising the performance of preventative maintenance employees and repair of coal handling and processing facilities, mobile equipment and other site services.

This position has formal supervisory responsibilities over other employees.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include a wide range of activities including, but not limited to:
*    Ensure all maintenance objectives are achieved in an economical, safe, and environmentally responsible manner
*    Ensure maintenance activities are carried out within company policy, customer needs, and all legislative requirements
*    Ensure the maintenance management system is utilized effectively to maintain cost control and minimize disruption to operations
*    Assign daily job tasks to maintenance employees, as well as contractor personnel, when required
*    Supervise and coordinate the day-to-day duties of maintenance
*    Generate maintenance work orders
*    Attend meetings and training sessions, some of which may be on scheduled days off
*    Work closely with the maintenance planners and the warehouse personnel for needed repair components
*    Conduct safety meetings and inspections
*    Assume other duties and responsibilities as may be required in response to changing circumstances and the economical and physical environment of the Company

Education and Experience:
*    Bachelor's degree in Engineering or skilled journeyperson trade or five years' experience in mining / related industry
*    Equipment maintenance experience with mining experience preferred
*    Supervisory experience preferred
*    Proficiency in MS Office Suite and manufacturing systems
*    Strong verbal and written communication skills
*    Possess appropriate provincial licenses / certificates applicable to the role