Maintenance Shop Foreman

About the role

Tamatta Mining is seeking an experienced Maintenance Shop Foreman to lead a high‑performance service team responsible for the upkeep and repair of premium mining equipment. The role combines hands‑on mechanical expertise with strong leadership to ensure reliable equipment performance in a fast‑paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and optimise daily mechanical shop operations, delivering on‑time, defect‑free maintenance and repairs.
• Develop and execute work plans, prioritise tasks, and manage bottlenecks to meet quality and deadline targets.
• Assign, supervise and coach mechanics, monitoring performance and supporting skill development.
• Manage parts and materials inventory, forecast needs and drive cost‑effective procurement.
• Inspect, diagnose and oversee preventive maintenance and repairs, ensuring workmanship meets OEM specifications.
• Enforce safety standards, conduct risk assessments and promote a continuous safety culture.
• Resolve shop issues, including conflicts, equipment defects and process inefficiencies using data‑driven problem solving.
• Collaborate with maintenance planners, field service and management to coordinate activities and allocate resources.
• Maintain accurate, auditable records of work orders, maintenance histories, parts usage and KPI data.

Required profile

• Valid Red Seal or Interprovincial Journeyman’s Certificate (HD Mechanic) or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory/leadership experience in a mechanical shop or field service environment.
• Strong mechanical background with deep knowledge of mining‑equipment systems.
• Proven people‑management skills with ability to motivate and retain top talent.
• Excellent organisational, planning and analytical abilities.
• Familiarity with safety regulations such as lockout/tagout and MTSA/CSA standards.
• Data‑driven approach to work‑order and maintenance documentation.
• Effective communication and collaboration with management, procurement and field teams.

Required skills

• Red Seal or Interprovincial Journeyman’s Certificate (HD Mechanic).
• Mechanical maintenance of mining equipment.
• Parts inventory management and procurement.
• Preventive maintenance procedures.
• OEM specification compliance.
• Lockout/tagout safety procedures.
• MTSA/CSA safety standards.
• Work order and maintenance record management.