Maintenance Lead, Facility Maintenance, Building Maintenance

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Full Time Professional Anchorage, AK, US

4 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Maintenance Lead

Help Support the Success of a World-Class Mining Project

Donlin Gold is seeking an experienced and motivated Maintenance Lead to oversee and coordinate maintenance activities that support safe, reliable, and efficient camp and facility operations. This position plays a critical role in maintaining the infrastructure, equipment, utility systems, and facilities that support employees and operations at a remote site in Western Alaska.

The Maintenance Lead is responsible for supervising maintenance personnel and contractors while planning, scheduling, and directing maintenance activities related to buildings, grounds, utility systems, camp infrastructure, and operational support equipment. This role ensures maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies, operational requirements, and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate is a strong leader with broad maintenance experience, technical expertise, and a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

Maintenance Operations & Facility Support

• Supervise and coordinate daily maintenance operations involving camp equipment, facilities, utility systems, buildings, grounds, and operational infrastructure.
• Direct maintenance personnel engaged in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, carpentry, structural, painting, welding, utility, and facility maintenance activities.
• Evaluate equipment, facilities, and systems to identify maintenance, repair, replacement, and installation requirements.
• Plan, prioritize, assign, and monitor work orders, preventive maintenance programs, repair projects, and operational support tasks.
• Coordinate and oversee maintenance of building systems including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, lighting, water systems, controls, and mechanical equipment.
• Supervise facility repairs, grounds maintenance, snow removal, custodial support activities, and general property upkeep as assigned.
• Ensure equipment and facilities remain safe, reliable, clean, and operational.
• Coordinate emergency repairs and operational response activities as needed.
• Supervise, mentor, train, and support maintenance personnel, skilled trades employees, contractors, and grounds personnel.
• Develop staffing schedules, work assignments, shift coverage plans, and project priorities.
• Conduct employee training, coaching, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions as appropriate.
• Promote safe work practices, accountability, teamwork, and operational efficiency.
• Assist with recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and workforce development activities.
• Ensure employees understand and comply with company policies, procedures, and operational standards.

Safety, Compliance & Quality Control

• Ensure maintenance activities comply with company safety requirements, environmental standards, and applicable regulations.
• Conduct safety meetings, inspections, hazard assessments, and job safety analyses.
• Investigate incidents, equipment failures, and operational concerns while preparing reports and corrective action recommendations.
• Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with specifications, operational requirements, and quality standards.
• Monitor contractor and vendor compliance with company safety and operational expectations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspections, permits, and documentation.

Planning, Inventory & Budget Support

• Coordinate maintenance planning, preventive maintenance schedules, and operational work activities.
• Requisition tools, equipment, materials, and replacement parts required for maintenance operations.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate procurement of maintenance materials and equipment.
• Assist with budget preparation, expenditure tracking, and cost-control initiatives.
• Support facility upgrades, equipment installations, and capital improvement projects.
• Analyze maintenance trends and equipment performance to improve reliability…