Job Summary :
This position will have overall responsibility for our maintenance and engineering / automation department and involves managing facility and plant maintenance; planning and executing planned production outages, installation & equipment upgrades and capital expense projects.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and guidance to ensure that plant equipment and maintenance and systems function in an efficient and safe manner
- Oversee projects, ensuring they meet timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Develop and maintain maintenance programs for all production areas and coordinating internal labour and external contractors as required
- Provide technical leadership by assessing production requirements and matching resources to complete preventative maintenance and corrective work orders. Provides guidance for troubleshooting and emergency response activities
- Ensures the effective coordination of planned downtime and repairs to minimize loss of production
- Prepares and manages the maintenance budget. Maintains inventory of spare parts, supplies and materials for critical maintenance repairs
Qualifications :
Post Secondary education, preferably within mechanical maintenance or engineering field5-7 years of experience working in a supervisory or leadership capacity with preference given to unionized 24 / 7 operational experience.Proven experience in engineering or maintenance management.Subject matter expert on the maintenance and repair of rotating equipment.Excellent leadership, coaching & conflict management skillsDemonstrated experience with problem solving and troubleshooting (mechanical, electrical, automation)Experience and competence using a CMMS system, with implementation experience preferredStrong sense of urgency who works well under pressure and reacts to stressful situations with professionalism.We offer a competitive salary, group Health insurance benefits, and group Retirement pension plan