Maintenance Superintendent

Thunder Bay, ON, Canada

Full Time

Joint Venture - Superior Elevator

Experienced

Maintenance Superintendent – Export Grain Terminal

Location: Thunder Bay, ON

Company Overview

SUPERIOR ELEVATOR ULC is a leading export grain terminal focused on the safe, efficient, and reliable movement of agricultural commodities to global markets. Our operation relies on strong teamwork, operational excellence, and a commitment to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

What We Offer
Some of our benefits include:

Competitive compensation package
Performance bonus opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package
Retirement savings program
A safety-focused and team-oriented workplace

Position Summary

As Maintenance Superintendent, you will be responsible for ensuring maximum equipment uptime, safe execution of maintenance activities, and long-term asset reliability across terminal operations including conveyors, ship loading systems, bucket elevators, dust collection systems, mobile equipment, and supporting infrastructure. The successful candidate will lead a skilled maintenance team while partnering closely with operations to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective terminal performance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage all terminal maintenance activities including mechanical, electrical, structural, and preventative maintenance programs
Develop and execute preventative and predictive maintenance strategies to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime
Supervise maintenance personnel, contractors, and third-party service providers.
Plan and prioritize maintenance work to support terminal operations and vessel schedules
Manage maintenance budgets, inventory, spare parts, and capital improvement projects
Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, regulatory, and food safety standards
Support troubleshooting and rapid response during operational disruptions or equipment failures
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, efficiency, and maintenance best practices
Utilize CMMS systems to manage work orders, maintenance records, and asset tracking
Participate in shutdown planning and execution
Collaborate with operations, engineering, and leadership teams to support terminal throughput and growth objectives

Qualifications

Minimum 5–10 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably within grain handling, bulk material handling, ports, terminals, mining, manufacturing, or heavy industrial operations.
Previous leadership or supervisory experience managing maintenance teams.
Strong understanding of conveyors, bucket elevators, hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, bearings, gearboxes, and industrial electrical systems.
Experience with preventative maintenance programs and reliability-centered maintenance practices.
Working knowledge of CMMS software systems.
Strong problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills.
Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
Commitment to workplace safety and operational excellence.
Trade certification, engineering degree, or related technical education is considered an asset.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

SUPERIOR ELEVATOR ULC is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that is reflective of Canadian society. As a result, SUPERIOR ELEVATOR ULC is an equal opportunity employer and is in compliance with the Employment Equity Act. SUPERIOR ELEVATOR ULC welcomes and encourages applications from women, aboriginal people, people with disabilities and members of visible minorities. Accommodation in relation to the job selection process are available upon request for both internal and external candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.

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