Maintenance Supervisors - Work Hard, Play Hard!
Our fleet is growing, which means we need more people. More people = larger crews, which means more supervisors.
Why Choose Heavy Metal Equipment & Rentals?
With 25 years of excellence, Heavy Metal Equipment and Rentals is proud to be North America’s largest heavy equipment rental company offering both rental services and comprehensive maintenance and repair solutions for heavy equipment.
At Heavy Metal, you're more than just a team member – you’re family. We prioritize a healthy work-life balance, and opportunities for personal and professional growth within a supportive, high-performance environment. Join the industry leaders in heavy equipment maintenance and become part of something truly earth-moving!
Heavy Metal Equipment & Rentals is searching for experienced Heavy Equipment Maintenance Supervisors working directly with open pit mining clients, for service and maintenance in the Alberta Oil Sands.
These opportunities are available within the organization due to continual growth and the need for additional resources to support our growing teams and ever-expanding heavy equipment needs.
The Job:
Maintenance Supervisors direct the maintenance workforce and provide expertise to ensure tasks are completed to Heavy Metal Equipment’s standards of quality, safety and efficiency. We are seeking an individual who is dedicated to safety and are responsible for guiding and mentoring our technicians, planning and managing workloads and creating efficiencies.
An excellent Maintenance Supervisor will:
- be self-motivated with a powerful positive drive and commitment to maintain strong process control and behavioral discipline
- be a leader in safety; promoting, mentoring and encouraging a safe work practices and environments
- build and maintain strong positive relationships and work culture
- be proactive, able to think on your feet and have exceptional problem-solving skills
- be prepared to go the extra mile to achieve the desired results, improving outcomes for customers, team members and the organization
- demonstrate exceptional organizational skills
- demonstrate exceptional leaderships skills
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive base salary – PLUS 6.5% Regional Premium and bonuses!
- 14 shifts on, 14 shifts off – perfect for balancing work and life.
- Top-notch compensation – benefits, RRSP matching, commuter support, and more.
- Comprehensive benefits – health, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
- Career growth – we provide ongoing safety training, development, and certification support.
Work at the Heart of Canada’s Energy Sector
Based in the Alberta Oil Sands (Fort McMurray/Wood Buffalo Region), you’ll work on a 14/14 rotation in a safety-first environment. Shifts are 12 ½-hours, alternating sets between days and nights.
As a Maintenance Supervisor, you will be expected to:
- Adhere to, promote and enforce all company, contractual, legislated and client safety initiatives
- Supervise maintenance and repairs of Heavy Metal’s and the client’s equipment/fleet to ensure they are completed on time and on budget
- Delegate repairs and maintenance according to priorities
- Ensure care and consideration is given to all assets including service vehicles, tooling, property and shop
- Manage, motivate, develop and provide direct leadership, mentorship and coaching to technicians
- Manage work orders, including back charges
What We’re Looking For:
- A desire to make a difference and take pride in your work
- Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices and ability to champion a strong safety culture
- 5+ years of hands-on experience, in a mining environment, as a Red Seal or Journeyman Certification with 2+ years of experience at a Lead Hand level
- 3+ years of experience with dozers, haul trucks, shovels and excavators of all major brands such as CAT, John Deere, Hitachi, and Komatsu
- Superior leadership skills to successfully mentor and guide your team in a healthy, positive and safe working environment
- Collaborative communication style at all levels of the organization demonstrating an open, honest and consistent approach to working with others
- Strong ethics and compliance to rules and regulations
- Excellent Customer Service skills
- Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of products
- Demonstrated ability to pass a respiratory fit test, meet fitness standards, and handle 50 pounds
- Clean Driver's Abstract and Advanced Class 5 License
Bonus Perks for Commuters
Not local? No problem! We offer commuter support, plus accommodations in a camp setting and chartered flights from Calgary or Edmonton.
Ready to Make Your Mark?
If you’re passionate about heavy equipment and thrive in a demanding environment, we want to hear from you!
Apply today by sending your resume and cover letter (mention specific equipment models you’ve worked on) via email or fax to 780-672-8599 indicating Maintenance Supervisor. Be sure to include your personal email for fast communication.
We thank you for your interest in this position; however, only those selected will be contacted for further pre-employment screening and interviews. Employment is conditional on negative pre-employment drug and alcohol screening result and the ability to meet the physical demands of this position. This posting will remain open until suitable candidates are found.
Main Address:
Heavy Metal Equipment & Rentals
4613 41 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 2Y8
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Vision care
Experience:
- heavy equipment mechanical: 3 years (preferred)
- open pit mining: 3 years (preferred)
- heavy equipment (dozer, haul truck, excavator, shovel): 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent (required)
Work Location: On the road
