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The Maintenance Manager is responsible for directing maintenance strategies, leading a team of maintenance professionals, and ensuring plant reliability and efficiency.
Job Responsibility:
Directs the development of maintenance strategies consistent with business requirements, objectives, and established financial goals
Leads a team of skilled mechanical, electrical, instrument and controls, and maintenance professionals providing 24-hour services for the plant
Develops overall maintenance schedules to maintain equipment availability and coordinate planned outages
Continually searches out and develops new technical improvements and business strategies for maintenance and reliability excellence
Represents a key stakeholder in overseeing plant warehousing and inventory management including spare parts and tools inventories
Manages the successful implementation utilization of the CMMS system as well as the Asset Management program
Works closely with management on site and in conjunction with Operations, Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety departments, and senior staff to coordinate daily activities and long term maintenance planning
Maintains plant equipment and infrastructure, collaborating with Operations and Engineering to optimize performance, reliability, and efficiency while minimizing costs
Establishes and manages maintenance schedules, plans (work orders, procedures, cost control), and reports on activities
Improves work quality through employee motivation, new technology, process revisions, and directs training and performance evaluations for maintenance personnel
Develops and supervises an in-house team, evaluates contract needs, provides instruction, sets work standards, inspects compliance, writes specifications, negotiates contracts, and manages projects
Manages operating and capital budgets for the Maintenance Department, assisting the Asset Manager with annual budgets and monitoring expenditures for best value
Leads safety and environmental programs, ensuring compliance, prioritizing employee safety and plant reliability, and identifying improvement opportunities
Monitors cross-department functions to improve coordination and ensures responsiveness of the work order system
Establishes, directs, and monitors periodic, predictive, and preventive maintenance programs, including plant outages, instrument calibration, and lubrication schedules
Evaluates productivity and labor requirements, making staffing recommendations and conducting facility inspections
Manages plant warehousing, inventory, and spare parts ordering, utilizing control systems for budgetary impact, efficiency, and contingency planning
Collaborates with senior staff on company policies, procedures, guidelines, financial controls, and leads company initiatives
Performs other related duties as required
Requirements:
Possession of a valid Red Seal trade certificate in electrical, millwright, or a related field, or actively working towards certification
A minimum of five years of hands-on or supervisory experience in the maintenance field is required
Power Engineering certification or any maintenance-related certification (Maintenance Management Professional (MMP) /Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional) is considered an asset
A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or an Engineering Technology Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation & Controls is a plus
Proficient in the operation and maintenance of thermal power plants, especially Boiler and Steam Turbine systems, with previous experience in large-scale industrial plant environments being a strong asset
Possessing strong leadership and supervisory skills, managing teams in dynamic environments, comfortable with both union and non-union labor relations, and experienced in working with trades
Proficiency in computerized maintenance management software (CMMS) is required, along with experience in building and maintaining a computerized preventative maintenance management system
Proficiency in materials, inventory, and budget management, along with project cost estimating and cost/benefit analysis
This role requires a commitment to customer service and workplace excellence, demonstrated by a flexible, detail-oriented, and professional approach to problem-solving and conflict resolution, an entrepreneurial mindset for process improvement and equipment reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
Proficiency in computer skills, including database management, spreadsheets, email, and word processing software, is essential. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and Windows operating systems is preferred
Must be able to work, occasionally for prolonged periods, in extremes of hot and cold temperatures and inclement weather conditions
Must be able to tolerate dust and other airborne particles and work around cleaning products and other materials such as biomass, diesel and lube oils. Under certain conditions while working in the plant, may be required to wear a respirator
Required to wear safety equipment and clothing where appropriate
Ability to work from ladders, scaffolds, and high-lifts, and in confined spaces
Periodic travel to the other sites may be required
Critical – Must be able to serve rotational 24 hour emergency on-call if required by site
The plant operates 24/7, and the selected candidate must be available to work evenings and weekends if required to meet operational needs or for emergency shutdown projects
Nice to have:
Power Engineering certification or any maintenance-related certification (Maintenance Management Professional (MMP) /Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional)
A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or an Engineering Technology Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation & Controls
Proficient in the operation and maintenance of thermal power plants, especially Boiler and Steam Turbine systems, with previous experience in large-scale industrial plant environments
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and Windows operating systems
What we offer:
A very competitive compensation, pension and benefits package
Internal and external training and coaching programs
Multi-disciplinary work teams and a health and safety oriented work environment