Maintenance & Asset Manager - Equipment Division

Procon Mining and Tunnelling (Procon) is one of the leading mine development contractors in North America. We are specialized in underground mine development, contract mining, underground excavations, civil tunneling and mining related construction projects. Centered by our people, our company culture is driven on the tenets of integrity, innovation, relationships and performance for our clients, business partners and the communities we work in. As a specialty contractor in a safety-sensitive business, our workforce safety is the foundation for everything we do.

Procon takes pride in our extensive history of successfully partnering with Indigenous communities. We believe in Indigenous partnerships that offer mutually beneficial outcomes through economic benefits and capacity building. Moving beyond compliance, we truly value the experience and knowledge brought to our Indigenous partnerships.

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Maintenance & Asset Manager - Equipment Division to join our team in Nisku, AB.

Position Summary :

The Maintenance and Asset Manager plays a critical role in optimizing the reliability, availability, and performance of mining equipment through the development and execution of effective maintenance programs, strategies, plans, and schedules. The role is responsible for coordinating preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with operational priorities. Working closely with site maintenance teams, operations, supply chain, and engineering, the Maintenance and Asset Manager minimizes downtime, optimizes resource utilization, and supports continuous improvement in maintenance and asset management practices.

Responsibilities :

The Maintenance and Asset Manager is expected to be responsible for managing the following aspects of Procon’s business :

• Develop, implement, and oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs for mobile and fixed mining equipment.
• Manage the full lifecycle of equipment and assets, including acquisition, utilization, mobilization, refurbishment, and disposal, ensuring accurate asset tracking and condition monitoring.
• Create, update, and optimize weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance plans to ensure all critical equipment receives timely preventative and predictive maintenance.
• Define scope of work, required materials, labor, tools, and safety permits for each maintenance task; ensure all job plans meet technical and regulatory standards.
• Lead the detailed planning for projects, including scope development, vendor interfaces, risk assessments, and detailed execution schedules.
• Analyze the maintenance backlog and adjust priorities based on equipment criticality, production schedules, and available resources to maximize uptime and efficiency.
• Oversee the accurate input, update, and audit of maintenance records, equipment histories, and asset hierarchies in the Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Track and report on key KPIs (, schedule compliance, mean time between failures, maintenance cost per hour) to drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor maintenance costs and contribute to budgeting processes by identifying cost-saving opportunities and optimizing resource allocation
• Ensure all maintenance activities are done safely in accordance with mining regulations, OH&S requirements, and company standards, and address equipment-related hazards, incidents, and inspections.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to align maintenance activities with production and asset reliability goals, secure and schedule the necessary spares, tools, and personnel to execute planned maintenance with minimal downtime.
• Conduct technical evaluations of maintenance asset bids and provide informed feedback during the procurement process to ensure alignment with operational, reliability, and cost objectives.
• Lead change management initiatives related to maintenance practices, systems upgrades, and new technology implementation.
• Coach and mentor site personnel to strengthen maintenance planning capabilities and ensure consistent application of best practices across all planning functions.

Qualifications / Requirements :

What we offer :

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is valued at Procon and increasing Indigenous and minority groups representation within our company’s workforce composition is a priority. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants.

We mine talent and nurture innovation. Our people truly are our strength. At Procon, whether in the field or the office, you’ll be part of a cohesive team and work alongside great people from diverse backgrounds : people who love their work and are inspired to provide solutions to our clients and exceed expectations.