Onsite Supervisor

Fort McMurray, AB
$160,000-170,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

2 days ago

Description :SMS Equipment is looking for an Onsite Supervisor Support – 980 Haul Trucks to lead the day-to-day execution of safe, compliant, and high-quality maintenance activities supporting Suncor’s 980 haul truck fleet. This role is accountable for shift execution, technician coordination, safety leadership, documentation quality, and real-time communication. The Supervisor serves as a critical link between frontline technicians and the broader MEM organization, including Reliability, Parts, Warranty, Planning, and the Suncor Maintenance team, ensuring alignment and operational excellence across all activities.Work Location: Suncor Site – Fort McMurray, AB
Salary: $160,000 - $170,000 Annually
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Schedule: 14 on 14 offWhat You’ll Do

Provide visible safety leadership by conducting toolbox talks and safety meetings, reinforcing a strong safety culture, and ensuring compliance with SMS and Suncor safety standards, Safe Work Practices, FLRAs, and PPE requirements.
Lead day-to-day shift execution by assigning and coordinating work for MEM and MMA technicians supporting the 980 haul truck fleet.
Monitor job progress throughout the shift and ensure maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with scope and schedule expectations.
Ensure maintenance work meets OEM and MEM standards and that service reports, photos, and documentation are completed accurately and on time.
Support team development by coaching technicians, setting clear performance expectations, and promoting skill growth and accountability.
Identify equipment issues, repeat failures, or abnormal trends and escalate to Reliability or OEM / Technical Support as required.
Act as the primary onsite point of contact for Suncor Maintenance, providing clear communication on job status, findings, risks, and delays.
Coordinate parts requirements and support warranty work and factory campaigns, ensuring technicians complete required documentation.
Complete required administrative and system duties, including time approvals, shift reporting, and maintaining accurate and audit-ready records.

What You BringThe successful candidate will be a Journeyperson Electrician or Heavy Equipment Technician (Red Seal preferred) with 5+ years of experience supporting large mining mobile equipment in a heavy industrial environment. They will bring strong, hands-on experience with Komatsu haul trucks, with preference given to candidates who have directly supported Komatsu 980 haul truck fleets.Other requirements include:

Previous experience in a Lead Hand or Supervisory role, with the ability to guide, coach, and support technician development.
Strong understanding of Suncor safety systems, including permits, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and site compliance requirements.
Proven commitment to safety, including participation in toolbox talks, safety meetings, and reinforcing a strong safety culture.
High standard for documentation, reporting, and communication, ensuring work history and records are accurate and audit-ready.
Strong technical judgement with the ability to identify equipment issues, support troubleshooting, and participate in technical discussions.
Proficiency in basic computer applications for reporting and documentation.
Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
High school diploma or equivalent.

This position is classified as a Frontline Leader role in SMS Equipment’s competency framework, requiring demonstration of core competencies (customer focus, collaboration, and technical/functional expertise) and leadership competencies (people leadership, managing through change and uncertainty, and influence).At SMS Equipment, safety is one of our core values and we care for each other, without exception. Our successful candidate is intrinsically motivated and committed to making safe choices when completing all tasks.Pre-EmploymentThis position is safety sensitive. Candidates may be required to complete:

Ticket verification
Drug and alcohol test
5-year commercial driver’s abstract

This posting is for an existing vacancy within SMS Equipment. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is hired.We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be contacted.At SMS Equipment, the right partnership makes everything possible. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Join us and bring your expertise to an organization that values safety, authenticity, innovation, performance, and respect.SMS Equipment offers rewarding careers in the heavy equipment industry across Canada. As the largest Komatsu dealer in North America, SMS Equipment gives you the opportunity to represent world-class quality in our product offerings and customer service. A few of the many benefits of working with SMS Equipment include competitive wages, comprehensive group benefits plan, and RRSP matching.

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