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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
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Minimum 5–10 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably within grain handling, bulk material handling, ports, terminals, mining, manufacturing, or heavy industrial operations.
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Previous leadership or supervisory experience managing maintenance teams.
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Strong understanding of conveyors, bucket elevators, hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, bearings, gearboxes, and industrial electrical systems.
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Experience with preventative maintenance programs and reliability-centered maintenance practices.
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Working knowledge of CMMS software systems.
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Strong problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills.
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Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
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Commitment to workplace safety and operational excellence.
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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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About Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited
Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) is a growth-oriented, diversified, and vertically integrated company with operations across Canada that include grain merchandising, crop inputs, flour milling, and feed mills. At the heart of the company are over 1500 employees with a commitment to see customers and communities thrive. Across our three divisions, our expert teams at P&H Grain and Crop Inputs, New-Life Mills, and P&H Milling Group take pride in being first-class business partners and strive to grow and adapt to meet the changing demands of our customers and end-use consumers. P&H continues to be an integral part of the Canadian agricultural community and is actively growing to offer more variety, convenience, and more environmentally friendly and healthier food choices.
Our Divisions:
P&H Grain and Crop Inputs As the third largest grain company in Canada, with 43 grain and crop input sites and 7 export terminals, P&H is a full-service crop input, grain merchandising, and agronomic services provider. Offering growers superior market insights, competitive cash bids, local expertise, and a full range of quality products, certified seed, nutrients, and custom application.
P&H Milling Group Proud to be the largest Canadian-owned milling company, with eight flour mills across the country that supply flour to customers throughout Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, the Middle East, Iceland, and Pacific Rim countries.
New-Life Mills Canadian manufacturer of livestock nutrition with five production facilities specializing in species management, nutrition, and production. New-Life Mills is committed to providing the best possible inputs, feed, and services for animal nutrition.