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 strong 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, protected 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.

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 (Ontario)
🏢 Superior Elevantor, ULC
📍 Ontario