PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

Why TACORA?

Tacora Resources Inc. (Tacora) is an innovative iron ore mining and development company, with two mining and processing facilities: Scully Mine in Wabush, NL, Canada, and Sydvaranger AS, in Kirkenes, Norway servicing high demand from customers throughout Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

As a Tacora Resources employee, you will become part of a supportive, performance‐driven, highly engaged, dynamic environment. We focus on creating a work environment where employees can utilize their skills and knowledge while maintaining a team-based, inclusive approach to meeting greater challenges. We maintain straight lines of communication between our operations and management, so we can move collectively toward achieving our goals.

With our core values as the foundation of our Canadian and Norwegian operations, we are passionate about innovation, and we are excited about our future. We are collaborative in our approach to projects and with our entrepreneurial spirit, we aim to dig deeper and reach higher. We are innovative, turning obstacles into opportunities – and we do it all in ways that are safe and sustainable. We place the highest priority on employee safety, protecting the environment, and enhancing the development of the communities where we operate. At TACORA, we are family.

At TACORA, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive and diverse work environment. You will be provided with the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skillset by working alongside dedicated employees from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.

We are seeking five qualified individuals for the role of Predictive Maintenance Supervisor. Please note that this is not a fly-in, fly-out operation and will be based in Labrador West, NL requiring candidates to work 8-hour days, 5 days of the week

Job Responsibilities:

• Improve and optimize the maintenance program based on the best practices in mining industry. Provide emphasis on the implementation and optimization of Predictive Maintenance Strategies.

• Accomplish results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
• Facilitate and perform data collection, analysis, and report generation for Predictive Maintenance activities using technologies such as thermal imaging, ultrasound assessments, vibration analysis, and oil analysis.

• Help in management of existing and potential risks to achieve the strategic objectives of the organization regarding health, safety, and environment (HSE), equipment capacity, quality, productivity, and maintenance costs.
• Develop, implement, and optimize, Predictive maintenance program (Vibration Monitoring, IR, Lubrication Analysis, etc.) to ensure accurate asset life estimations and facilitate in maintenance planning.
• Provide technical support and investigate asset failures to determine root cause/s and suggest corrective actions.
• Develop KPI’s to quantify the performance of developed condition monitoring program.
• Major Accountabilities:
  • Supervise workforce to provide direction, leadership, and coaching (50%)
  • Condition Monitoring/PDM Program Development and Optimization (40%)
  • Defect Elimination and Root Cause Analysis (5%)
  • Managing the Asset Life Cycle (5%)

Skills, Qualifications, Education:

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  The candidate must possess, at a minimum, a Bachelor’s in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical)
• Recognized competencies in lubrication and/or condition monitoring (Level 2 Vibration, Level 2 Lubricant Analyst)
• Must have 4 or more years of heavy industry related experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively in a highly interactive team environment.
• Should have mechanical/electrical aptitude and knowledge of equipment maintenance practices.
• Must understand the use of computerized maintenance management systems. (Ellipse, SAP)
• Must possess the ability to function efficiently under pressure.
• Should be able to demonstrate ownership.
• Must insist on the highest standards possible.
• Must demonstrate empathy and concern for fellow team members.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License (Required)

The following competencies or certifications will also be highly considered:

• Recognized competencies in lubrication and/or condition monitoring (Level 2 Vibration, Level 2 Lubricant Analyst, Level 2 Ultrasonic)
• Experience with implementation and optimization of online condition-based monitoring systems.
• Professional Engineer (PEng.) Status.

We are an equal opportunity employer!

Only those candidates who most align with the ideal candidate profile will be contacted by Tacora Resources for an interview