Facilities & Maintenance Lead

ecolab; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and flex days

Comprehensive benefits package

Casual yet professional environment

Job summary

CoolIT Systems Inc., a Calgary-based leader in direct liquid cooling solutions, seeks a will-equipped Facilities & Maintenance Lead to drive preventive and corrective maintenance for our manufacturing operations. You will lead a hands-on team, coordinate external contractors, and ensure reliability of HVAC, electrical, and automation systems.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in maintenance leadership within manufacturing, knowledge of PLCs/robotic automation, and strong CMMS experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in maintenance or facilities management.
• Experience supervising a maintenance team in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience with robotic automation & PLCs, and ability to read control schematics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance team to perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• Coordinate external contractors for specialized services and facility upgrades.
• Monitor building systems: HVAC, electrical, plumbing, compressed air, fire suppression.
• Maintain CMMS to track work orders, schedules, and equipment history.
• Support RCA efforts and implement corrective actions.
• Develop training for maintenance staff and ensure safe work practices.
• Respond to emergency maintenance issues and support 24/7 operations.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Robotic Automation & PLCs

Scissor Lift

Job description

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Role: We are seeking a talented Facilities & Maintenance, Lead to join our Facilities team. We are looking for someone with supervisory manufacturing experience and commitment to preventative maintenance & expansion. This role will report to the Facility Maintenance Manager and will be integral to an efficient manufacturing operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance team in performing day to day preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment and ongoing production expansion with facility systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex equipment malfunctions, escalating issues when necessary.
• Assist in coordinating external contractors for specialized services, repairs, and facility upgrades.
• Monitor and maintain building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, compressed air, and fire suppression.
• Maintain a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to track & review work orders, maintenance schedules, and equipment history.
• Support in root cause analysis (RCA) efforts for equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain proper inventory levels of critical spare parts and consumables.
• Develop and deliver training for maintenance staff to build technical skills and ensure safe work practices.
• Respond to emergency maintenance issues and support on-call 24/7 operations as needed.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC-based systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding of building infrastructure systems including HVAC, compressed air, water, and electrical distribution.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, manuals, and equipment specifications.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills with the ability to quickly identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven leadership and team-building skills with the ability to motivate and develop technical staff.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and basic project management tools

WHO YOU ARE

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Minimum of 3 years of experience
• Legally authorized to work in Canada without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisor Role/Lead Experience.
• Experience in maintenance, manufacturing.
• Experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing manufacturing industrial machinery.
• Experience with Robotic Automation & PLCs, Control Schematics.
• Scissor Lift experience.

Benefits

We are a company that is full of vibrant, innovative people who love what we do. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Vacation and flex days, and paid company-wide shutdown during the holiday season.
• Comprehensive benefits including Dental, Drugs, Optical, Paramedical and Health Spending. These costs are covered by CoolIT and are enacted from your first day.
• Dress for your day - in a casual yet professional environment.
• Retention rewards like \"The Big Coffee Break\" that reward tenure with additional vacation time and a monetary bonus.

Successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo background checks including criminal records check and education.

ABOUT COOLIT SYSTEMS INC.

Founded in Calgary, Alberta in 2001, CoolIT Systems is the leading Direct Liquid Cooling technology provider for data centers, supercomputers, and desktop computers. We design and manufacture solutions used by the largest tech companies globally.

Recognized as one of \"The Americas' Fastest Growing Companies 2023\" by Financial Times and honored with the Deloitte Fast 50 Clean Technology award in 2022, as well as the Deloitte Fast 500 distinction in both 2021 and 2022, CoolIT's rapid growth is capturing global attention.

As demand for generative AI, high performance computing and cloud solutions rapidly expands, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team.