Director of Maintenance
Director of Maintenance
Reports to VP of Operations
Reporting to the VP of Operations, the Director of Maintenance is responsible for developing and executing the company’s equipment maintenance philosophy, leading the corporate maintenance function, and ensuring operational readiness across all sites. This role builds the systems, processes, and standards that define how Turner Mining Group maintains and manages its heavy equipment fleet.
The position drives the strategy for corrective maintenance and breakdown response, backlog management, preventive maintenance, reliability improvement, planning and scheduling, and cost control, ensuring that every site operates within a structured, measurable framework. It also leads corporate maintenance initiatives, mentors site-level leaders and ensures consistency and excellence in execution.
The Director of Maintenance provides visibility to senior leadership on equipment performance, maintenance cost trends, and emerging reliability issues. Through data-driven insights and field collaboration, this position ensures that maintenance supports both production goals and long-term asset value.
Position Responsibilities:
Maintenance Strategy and Program Development
• Define the corporate maintenance philosophy and translate it into standard programs and procedures.
• Design and implement a comprehensive preventive and predictive maintenance system across all sites.
• Develop the corporate maintenance manual, standard work, and documentation to guide all levels of the organization.
• Establish baseline expectations for equipment reliability, availability, and utilization.
• Create maintenance readiness templates and tools to deploy at new operations.
• Identify opportunities for improvement through equipment performance data and field feedback.
• Integrate planning, scheduling, and backlog management as standard practices across the fleet.
Corporate Leadership and Site Support
• Lead the corporate maintenance team, ensuring alignment with company goals and operational priorities.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to site-level maintenance superintendents and execution teams.
• Support site leaders in building localized systems for work management, preventive maintenance, and parts control.
• Develop and deploy maintenance training, operator care programs, and technician development initiatives.
• Coordinate maintenance planning and reliability reviews with site operations and technical services.
Financial Control and Procurement
• Oversee maintenance cost control across all operations, ensuring accuracy and accountability in budgets.
• Develop cost models for repair vs. replacement decisions and support capital planning.
• Manage corporate procurement of parts, service, and repair contracts to ensure best value and quality.
• Standardize vendor management processes and develop preferred supplier relationships.
• Review parts inventories, usage rates, and critical spares management to minimize downtime.
Fleet Performance and Reporting
• Monitor fleet performance metrics (availability, utilization, mean time between failures, cost per hour).
• Build dashboards and reporting tools to track equipment condition, maintenance backlog, and cost trends.
• Conduct monthly maintenance reviews with site leadership and report performance to the VP of Operations.
• Lead root cause analysis on major failures and implement corrective action plans.
• Maintain visibility over warranty claims, component rebuild programs, and reliability improvement projects.
Continuous Improvement and Systems Development
• Evaluate and implement CMMS, telematics, and diagnostic systems to improve data accuracy and workflow efficiency.
• Champion continuous improvement in maintenance practices through data analysis and lessons learned.
• Benchmark performance against industry standards and integrate best practices from OEMs and peers.
• Collaborate with operations, safety, and technical services to ensure maintenance strategies support production goals and regulatory compliance.
The Ideal Candidate:
Knowledge
• Degree or technical certification in Mechanical Engineering, Maintenance Management, or related field
• 10+ years of heavy equipment maintenance experience, preferably in mining
• Proven background in fleet management, reliability, and preventive maintenance systems
• Strong understanding of cost control, budgeting, and parts procurement
• Proficiency in CMMS systems, telematics data, and maintenance analytics tools
Key Competencies / Skills
• Strategic thinker with strong organizational and leadership skills
• Able to translate complex technical issues into clear business impact
• Results-oriented with strong accountability for performance
• Skilled in developing systems and processes from concept to field execution
• Data-driven decision maker with solid financial acumen
• Excellent communicator and mentor across diverse teams