Senior Engineer, Maintenance

Elk Valley Resources (EVR) operates four steelmaking coal mines that employ over 5,000 people in the Elk Valley of British Columbia. We are committed to responsible resource development, environmental performance and building strong partnerships with communities and Indigenous Peoples.

EVR is proud to be part of the Glencore Group, contributing to a global portfolio of operations with a history that dates back more than 100 years in Canada.

Are you looking for a new career opportunity? Join our team.

Application Deadline: April 13, 2026

What we offer:

At EVR, we're dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journeys.

EVR recognizes our employees' skills, competencies, and performance and offers opportunities with competitive compensation and benefits. We also aim to promote employee health and wellness and provide opportunities for professional development.

We believe in the power of diversity and strive each day to create a workplace where each individual is valued and respected for their contributions.

We also believe that our employees are the reason we are accomplishing great things and are committed to supporting them through our many different programs.

About the role:

Reporting to the Senior Engineering Supervisor, the Senior Maintenance Engineer is responsible for supporting and leading the delivery of the Asset Management Framework for mobile equipment in an autonomous open pit mine. The Senior Maintenance Engineer will lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for driving mobile maintenance strategy, regulatory requirements, Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) practices, and reliability program execution to improve asset availability, reduce unplanned downtime, and optimise total cost of ownership.

To be successful, we are looking for someone with strong leadership, organizational, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to collaborate with others to plan and execute reliability projects.

Join us in the breathtaking Elk Valley of British Columbia. Here you will find outdoor adventure at your fingertips. Whether it's biking and skiing, or the laid-back atmosphere of fishing and hiking, there is something for everyone! Working a compressed work week with alternating Fridays off, come experience what work life balance is all about!

Benefits:

Two Annual Bonus Plans
Comprehensive Benefits Plan
Retirement Package
Health Lifestyle Account

In this role you will:

Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
Own the execution of the reliability program: failure mode identification, RCA (root cause analysis), countermeasure development, trials and verification
Lead continuous improvement projects, including business case development and ROI tracking
Lead, coach, and develop Engineers and Engineers-in-Training through career progression and governance requirements
Advance Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) applications, data interpretation, and interventions
Develop and implement maintenance strategies aligned to the Asset Management Framework and site objectives
Ensure regulatory and OEM compliance for maintenance practices and inspection regimes; manage statutory inspections and maintenance records.
Define and track asset performance metrics and report trends with clear improvement actions
Support budgeting, forecasting, and lifecycle planning for mobile assets and maintenance spend

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; P.Eng required
Eligible for, or working towards, registration with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC)
Minimum 7+ years’ work experience in mining or heavy industry; previous open pit mining with truck-shovel operation desirable
Proven experience with mobile equipment, and mechanical/electrical systems
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Outlook, and Word
Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
Preference to candidates with supervisory and mentorship experience
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent

The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

To all applicants, your interest and effort are sincerely appreciated. While we thank everyone for their application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates must be willing to satisfy the pre-employment requirements of a pre-employment drug screen and three professional references.

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About EVR

EVR is a Canadian steelmaking coal producer. We take our responsibilities to our people, to society and to the environment seriously. The high-quality steelmaking coal EVR produces is an essential input for steel that can be used for constructing products such as wind turbines and critical infrastructure including rail, bridges, hospitals and schools.