Facilities & Maintenance Lead

Ecolab; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & flex days

Dental & health spending

Casual dress code

Retention bonuses

Job summary

CoolIT Systems Inc. in Calgary, Alberta is seeking a Facilities & Maintenance Lead to oversee the facilities team and drive preventative maintenance, equipment reliability, and expansion projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will supervise maintenance staff, coordinate external contractors, monitor building systems, manage CMMS, and support on-call operations, with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in maintenance/manufacturing.
• Legally authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance team in day-to-day preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment and expansion projects.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex equipment malfunctions; escalate when needed.
• Coordinate external contractors for specialized services and facility upgrades.
• Monitor and maintain building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression.
• Maintain a CMMS to track work orders, schedules, and equipment history.

Skills

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Safety awareness

Reading schematics

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

CMMS

PLC schematics

Robotics experience

Scissor lift operation

Job description

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Role:

We are seeking a talentedFacilities & Maintenance, Leadto join ourFacilitiesteam. We are looking for someone withsupervisorymanufacturing 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 performingday to daypreventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment andongoingproductionexpansionwithfacility systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex equipment malfunctions, escalating issues when necessary.
• Assistin coordinatingexternal contractors for specialized services, repairs, and facility upgrades.
• Monitor andmaintainbuilding systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, compressed air, and fire suppression.
• Maintain a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to track& reviewwork orders, maintenance schedules, and equipment history.
• Support inroot 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 supporton-call24/7 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 quicklyidentifyroot 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 withRoboticAutomation &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.

We thank every candidate in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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,CoolITSystems 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 500distinctionin both 2021 and 2022,CoolIT’srapid growth is capturing global attention.

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