Heavy Equipment Technician Lead Hand

McKay Metis Group Ltd.; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

McKay Métis Contracting is seeking a Lead Hand to oversee our maintenance team at the Fort McMurray site. You will ensure safe, efficient operations and serve as the liaison to clients and staff, reporting to supervisors.

The role emphasizes safeguarding site safety, supervising daily activities, and contributing to training and mentorship programs for new hires. A strong safety mindset and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of equipment repair and maintenance procedures.
• Relevant certifications or technical qualifications (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily operational activities for assigned work areas.
• Ensure work activities are safe, productive, and efficient.
• Ensure all required paperwork including time sheets, FLRAs, work orders, maintenance requests are submitted in a timely manner.
• Represent the company as a liaison to aid customer, employee, or contractor concerns in a professional manner.
• Ensure all site rules are communicated to employees and adhered to at all times.
• Support field operations in all aspects.
• Provide leadership in safety and quality performance and ensure due diligence in client and regulatory compliance.
• Reporting to Department Managers divisional concerns, issues, and performance of the team.
• Contribute to the training and mentorship program for all new hires.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned from time to time by management.
• Supervise daily operational activities. Ensures work activities are performed in a safe, productive, and efficient manner
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Safety regulations

Maintenance best practices

Problem solving

Maintenance management systems

Education

Red Seal Journeyperson HET

Tools

CSO certification

Maintenance management systems

Job description

The Lead Hand is responsible for ensuring the smooth operations of our maintenance team at our shop at 318. Promoting a safe and efficient work environment, the Lead Hand position will be a liaison for the team and our client. The Lead Hand position reports directly to the Supervisor and/or other designated leaders.

Accountabilities:

• Assist with daily operational activities for assigned work areas.
• Ensuring work activities are performed in a safe, productive, and efficient manner.
• Ensure all required paperwork including but not limited to; time sheets, FLRA’s, work orders, maintenance requests are submitted in a timely manner.
• Represent the company as a liaison to aid customer, employee, or contractor concerns in a professional manner.
• Ensure all site rules are communicated to employees and adhered to at all times.
• Support field operations in all aspects.
• Provide leadership in safety and quality performance and ensure due diligence in client and regulatory compliance.
• Reporting to Department Managers divisional concerns, issues, and performance of the team
• Contribute to the training and mentorship program for all new hires.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned from time to time by management and as required by the needs of the business.
• Supervise daily operational activities. Ensures work activities are performed in a safe, productive, and efficient manner
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Competencies:

• Class Three (3) Drivers Licence with Air Brake Endorsement is an asset.
  • Minimum Class Five (5) Drivers Licence required.
• Clean 5-year Drivers Abstract.
• Red Seal Journeyperson HET
• Ability to remain safety-focused and all follow safe work practices.
• Previous experience operating small and mobile equipment is preferred.
• Able to work in all weather and working site conditions.
• Ability to access all client sites as required.
• Common Safety Orientation (CSO) certification or equivalent.
• Physically able to complete the duties of the position.
• Successfully complete all pre-employment drug, alcohol, and physical abilities testing.
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Ability to develop and implement effective maintenance strategies
• Knowledge of safety regulations and maintenance best practices
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Proficient in maintenance management systems and recordkeeping

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of equipment repair and maintenance procedures
• Relevant certifications or technical qualifications (preferred)

Schedule:

• The schedule position is a 7 days on, 7 off rotation followed by 7 nights on and 7 days off, 12 hours per day, 1/2 hour unpaid lunch, averaging arrangement

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are eligible will be contacted.

About Us:

About Us:
McKay Métis Contracting is part of the McKay Metis Group Ltd (MMG). MMG is the business arm of the McKay Métis Nation (MMN), a proud part of the community and seeking to embody their stakeholders’ vision and values in all that they do.

Affiliates and partners specialize in services such as civil construction, security, rig moving, site amenities, industrial solutions, crane services, transportation, speciality and commodity, chemicals and more.

Profits generated by our business are reinvested in the community including the Fort McKay beautification program, community parks, affordable housing, post-secondary scholarships for community members, and ongoing investment in local infrastructure.