Project Manager of Maintenance

Job Description

The Project Manager of Maintenance is responsible for delivering maintenance-related project objectives that

ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all equipment and assets supporting the project. This role

oversees maintenance planning, resource allocation, and execution while ensuring full compliance with safety,

environmental, and quality standards. The position provides leadership to maintenance teams, manages cost

control and performance tracking, and ensures alignment between maintenance activities and overall project

goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and support to maintenance supervisors and teams through structured
  
  

planning, communication, and performance reviews.

• Ensure full compliance with company safety standards, including maintenance-related adherence to all
  
  

safety programs and accountability systems.

• Lead the development and execution of maintenance strategies, including preventive, predictive, and
  
  

corrective maintenance programs.

• Oversee maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution to maximize equipment availability and
  
  

minimize downtime.

• Monitor and report on maintenance performance using daily, weekly, and monthly KPIs (equipment
  
  

uptime, MTBF, MTTR, cost performance).

• Identify performance gaps and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Manage maintenance budgets, cost controls, and forecasting in alignment with project financial
  
  

objectives.

• Collaborate closely with operations, engineering, and client representatives to ensure maintenance
  
  

activities support production targets.

• Establish and track key performance indicators specific to maintenance and asset management.
• Ensure proper investigation, reporting, and follow-up of equipment failures, incidents, and safety events.
• Review and approve maintenance-related expenditures, materials procurement, and contractor services.
• Support workforce planning, including scheduling, training, development, and performance
  
  

management of maintenance personnel.

• Promote continuous improvement initiatives in maintenance practices, reliability engineering, and asset
  
  

lifecycle management.

• Ensure all maintenance work is conducted safely through field-level risk assessments and adherence to
  
  

procedures.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work order systems, and documentation for compliance and
  
  

reporting.

• Provide leadership in fostering a strong safety culture and reinforcing accountability at all levels of the
  
  

maintenance team.

• Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements (OSHA/MSHA).
• Maintain confidentiality of company and client information.
• Ability to manage complex maintenance challenges independently and make sound operational decisions.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support overall project success.
  
  

Minimum Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist other job functions as required.
  
  

Education

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Maintenance Management, or related field (preferred).
• Additional certification in Maintenance or Reliability (CMRP, PMP, etc.) is an asset.
  
  

Work Experience

• 5–10 years of experience in maintenance management within mining, heavy equipment, or industrial
  
  

operations.

• Proven experience managing maintenance teams, systems, and budgets in a project environment.
  
  

Skills

• Strong Leadership Skills .
• Strong Communications Skills.
• Interpersonal Skills.
• Good Decision Maker.
• Achievement orientation.
• Highly competent in Conflict Management.
• Excellent Presentation Skills.
• Excellent Negotiation Skills.
• High analytical Skills.
• Strong Problem-Solving Skills.
• Motivational Skills.
• Highly effective organizational skills
• Very strong interpersonal skills in order to develop effective internal and external relationships.
• Effective conflict resolution skills.
  
  

Knowledge Required

• High level of attention to detail, neatness and accuracy.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Must have knowledge of OSHA and MSHA legislation.
• Understand confined space, fall protection, equipment isolation, and standards and procedures.
• Maintenance systems (CMMS), asset management, and reliability principles
• Equipment maintenance practices, including mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
  
  

Other Requirements

• Ability to pass background clearance check, drug screening and physical.
  
  

About Us

In 1962, Jim Redpath’s vision for the company was much the same as it is today; offering a high level of service to the mining industry, which exceeds current standards and provides challenge for its employees. With a foundation built on global experience, adaptability and exceptional workmanship, Redpath leads the industry with cutting edge innovations in safety and mining practices. Services including underground construction, shaft sinking, raiseboring, mine contracting, raise mining, mine development, engineering and technical services and a variety of specialty services are offered around the world, with the expertise and qualifications in place to support any scope of work. Global experience has given Redpath expansive regulatory knowledge, regional expertise, and cultural sensitivity. Redpath has built a solid reputation for conquering tough challenges and adapting to a variety of environments. Redpath’s employees are the heart of the company’s success, and it remains through them that the company will continue to expand and flourish.

Redpath is committed to an environment that is barrier-free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.