Maintenance Superintendents - Work Hard, Play Hard!
Our fleet is growing, which means we need more people. More people = larger crews, which means more supervisors and superintendents .
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 Superintendents 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 Superintendents manage the overall site operations to Heavy Metal Equipment’s standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. We are seeking an individual who is dedicated to safety and is responsible for liaising between management strategies and field execution, coordinating teams and resources.
An excellent Maintenance Superintendent will:
- Be self-motivated and results-driven to manage multiple priorities, respond to operational demands, and ensure maintenance objectives are achieved.
- Lead safety efforts by promoting compliance with site rules, conducting field observations, coaching workers, and fostering a strong safety culture.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with employees, contractors, customers, and mine owner representatives.
- Demonstrate proactive problem-solving to address equipment issues, labour challenges, and operational disruptions.
- Go the extra mile when necessary to meet production and maintenance targets, especially during breakdowns or critical operational periods.
- Exhibit strong organizational skills to manage scheduling, staffing, budgets, work orders, and reporting.
Provide exceptional leadership by setting expectations, coaching supervisors and tradespeople, and holding team members accountable.
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 Superintendent, you will be expected to:
- Maintain Strong Process Control and Behavioral Discipline by establishing and enforcing the systems, standards, and accountability framework for the entire maintenance operation.
- Build and Maintain Strong Positive Relationships and Work Culture by shaping the broader culture across multiple supervisors, departments, customers, and site leadership.
- Go the Extra Mile to Improve Outcomes for Customers, Team Members, and the Organization by balancing operational, financial, and customer objectives and making decisions affecting the overall business relationship.
- Demonstrating Exceptional Organizational Skills by coordinating staffing, budgeting, planning, equipment availability, and long-term maintenance strategy.
- Demonstrating Exceptional Leadership Skills by leading other leaders and being accountable for succession planning, coaching, and performance management.
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 supervisory 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
- High level of integrity, strong ethics, and compliance with rules and regulations
- Excellent Customer Service skills
- Sound working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of products
- Must be able to access all mine sites in the Wood Buffalo Region
- Demonstrated ability to pass a respiratory fit test, meet fitness standards, and handle 50 lbs
- 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 Superintendent. 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
