Maintenance Supervisor Surface

Job Title:

Surface Supervisor - (Maintenance Supervisor)

Location: Detroit, MI
Salary: $ + Bonus
Relocation: Possible, based on experience and fit

Maintenance Supervisor – Surface is responsible for leading the mechanical maintenance team supporting surface operations. This role oversees equipment reliability, preventive maintenance programs, repair prioritization, safety compliance, and workforce leadership. The supervisor ensures maintenance activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with MSHA and company safety standards
.

• Plan, organize, and lead
  mechanical maintenance activities
  for surface operations.
• Manage
  preventive maintenance (PM) programs and equipment repair priorities
  .
• Direct field and shop repairs on critical production equipment.
• Support
  major repair projects and technical improvements
  .
• Manage
  spare parts inventory and requisitions
  .
• Ensure strict adherence to
  MSHA, EHS, and company safety policies
  .
• Conduct regular
  safety meetings and training with maintenance personnel
  .
• Coach, mentor, and supervise
  maintenance technicians and mechanics.
• Evaluate team performance and support corrective actions when required.
• Maintain strong communication and ensure compliance with facility procedures.

• 3+ years experience working with mining or heavy industrial equipment
  such as conveyors, crushers, screens, or material handling systems.
• 2+ years supervisory or lead maintenance experience
  in an industrial environment.
• Experience troubleshooting
  mechanical and electrical equipment
  .
• Ability to read
  blueprints, drawings, and equipment specifications
  .
• Experience working within
  MSHA or similar safety-regulated environments
  preferred.
• Strong leadership, safety mindset, and hands-on problem-solving ability.

Room for advancement, Brand Recognition, job security.

Pri equipment failure you helped diagnose and repair. What was the root cause?

6. What experience do you have reading blueprints or troubleshooting mechanical/electrical systems
?

7. What experience do you have working under MSHA or strict safety regulations
?
8. How do you ensure your team follows safe maintenance practices during repairs or shutdowns
?

9. This role involves working in a mining environment with physically demanding conditions
. Are you comfortable working in those conditions?
10. What type of maintenance systems or CMMS programs have you used?