Maintenance Superintendent – Export Grain Terminal
Job Category : Joint Venture

Requisition Number : JOBPO001158

Posted : August 7, 2026
Full-Time
On-site

Locations Showing 1 location

Description
Maintenance Superintendent – Export Grain Terminal
Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Thunder Bay, ON

Who We Are
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 solid teamwork, operational excellence, and a commitment to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

The Role
We are seeking a Maintenance Superintendent to join Superior Elevator. This role is 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.

Day to Day
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

What You’ll Bring
Minimum 5–10 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably within grain handling, bulk material handling, ports, terminals, mining, manufacturing, or heavy industrial operations.
Previous leadership or supervisory experience managing maintenance teams.
Strong understanding of conveyors, bucket elevators, hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, bearings, gearboxes, and industrial electrical systems.
Experience with preventative maintenance programs and reliability-centered maintenance practices.
Working knowledge of CMMS software systems.
Strong problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills.
Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
Commitment to workplace safety and operational excellence.
Trade certification, engineering degree, or related technical education is considered an asset.

Apply Today!
We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

P&H; does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools to screen, assess, or select applicants. All applications are reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team or hiring team.

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📌 Maintenance Superintendent – Export Grain Terminal (Ontario)
🏢 Superior Elevantor, ULC
📍 Ontario