Lube Bay Foreman

birchmountainenterprises; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Long Term Disability

Life insurance

Health Spending Account

RRSP matching

Employee assistance program

Referral bonus

Company events

Living allowance or accommodations

Discounts in town

Job summary

Birch Mountain Enterprises seeks a Lube Bay Foreman for the Fort McKay Industrial Park location. You will supervise a team of Lube Technicians and Heavy Duty Technician Apprentices, ensuring efficient servicing and repairs of tools and equipment in a fast-paced setting.

Reporting to Maintenance Manager, you’ll plan daily activities, train staff, and maintain safety and quality standards while coordinating with other departments to ensure smooth workflow.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Heavy Duty Technician certification is required.
• OSSA and CSTS certifications are highly preferred.
• Minimum 1 year supervisory experience in a similar role.
• Valid driver's license (class 5) with clean abstract.
• Experience with water and vac trucks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership to technicians and apprentices.
• Train employees on company processes, safety protocols, and procedures.
• Allocate work assignments and ensure adherence to standards.
• Monitor progress of work orders and address delays.
• Inspect ongoing and completed repairs for quality and accuracy.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical issues and provide guidance.
• Coordinate with Service Writer and Shop Foreman for major repairs.
• Ensure necessary resources and materials are available.
• Promote a safe work environment and conduct toolbox talks.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Troubleshooting

Technical knowledge

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Safety awareness

Strong computer skills

Education

Journeyman Heavy Duty Technician certification

OSSA Certification

CSTS Certification

BSO/CSO (if applicable)

Tools

Outlook

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Birch Mountain Enterprises (BME) is looking for a Lube Bay Foreman immediately for our Fort McKay Industrial Park Location, located within the Fort McKay First Nation.

What's in it for you?

• Shift schedule of14 on, 14 off.
• Overtime is paid after 8 hours a day and 44 hours per week.
• A monthly living allowance or the possibility of company provided accommodations where available.
• Company paid health and dental benefits.
• Long Term Disability and Life insurance.
• An annual health spending account.
• A company matchingretirementsavings plan (RSP).
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee Referral Bonus program.
• Regular company BBQ's, breakfasts and opportunities to get involved with different events.
• Other perks and allowanceprovided.
• Discounts for various businesses in town.
• Opportunity for overtime.
• A great team of co-workers.
• Located on reserve land.
• No flights provided.

Company Background:

Established in 2005, Birch Mountain Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer with over350employees throughout the Fort McMurray region. Operating from its main operations in Fort McKay, BME provides vac, water, waste, fuel, and flat bed hauling services to industrial and commercial customers.

When you join our team, you join a family of employees dedicated to a safe,enjoyable,and positive work environment.

We offer competitive wages and seek candidates that are seeking secure, long-term employment.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager and operating from the Fort McKay Industrial Park, the Lube Bay Foreman is responsible for supervising and directing the daily activities of a team of Lube Technicians and Heavy Duty Technician Apprentices ensuring that the servicing and repair of tools and equipment is completed efficiently, accurately and in a timely manner. The incumbent must be organized and able to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide strong leadership to employees.
• Provide training to employees on company and job processes, procedures and safety protocols.
• Allocate work assignments to technicians and ensure that work is performed in accordance with established procedures and quality standards.
• Monitor and review the progress of work orders, ensuring that deadlines are met, and any issues or delays are promptly addressed.
• Conduct regular inspections of work in progress and completed repairs to ensure quality, accuracy and adherence to specifications.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose complex mechanical issues or problems, providing technical expertise and guidance to technicians.
• Rebuild or replace engines where applicable or as assigned.
• Coordinate with the Service Writer and Shop Foreman at the Incubator Park when a unit needs additional, extensive repairs outside the scope/capabilities for the Lube Bay.
• Ensure that resources, equipment and materials are available for scheduled repairs.
• Collaborate with other departments, including operations, parts and warehousing to facilitate smooth workflow.
• Promoting a safe work environment through implementation of safe work procedures with HSE team.
• Assist with the development of personnel scheduling.
• Direct daily activities of the employees to ensure all BME policies and procedures are being adhered to.
• Inspection of units daily to ensure they are ready for the following day.
• Identifying deficiencies and correcting them.
• Determine disciplinary actions and work with Management and HR to follow proper process.
• Review employees required documentation (JSA, FLRA, Pre/Post Trip, Near Miss, HID, BBO and timecards).
• Ensure safe maintenance of all assigned equipment.
• Meet company set key performance indicator’s (KPI’s).
• Follow BME procedures, policies, practices, and review with employees during daily toolbox talks or safety meetings.
• Ensure that all training is kept current for yourself and your team.
• Prepare, plan and conduct daily toolbox talks with relevant topics.
• Assess hazards and correct in a timely manner.
• Maintain the PPE and its usage with employees.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Maintain company vehicle as required – fuel, oil changes etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Journeyman Heavy Duty Technician certification.
• Excellent technical knowledge and expertise.
• Exceptional diagnosing, troubleshooting and problem solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Possess valid driver's license (minimum class 5) with clean abstract.
• OSSA (or BSO/CSO) and CSTS Certification.
• Minimum 1year previous supervisory experience.
• Previous experience working on Water and Vac Trucks considered an asset.
• NCSO Designation or working towards.
• Strong organizational, planning and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and management multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and customer relations skills.
• Sound decision making skills, with the ability to make informed judgements and handle unexpected situations or challenges.
• Strong computer skills (i.e. outlook, excel, SharePoint, etc.).
• Must successfully pass BME pre-employment evaluation, road test, D&A and fit for duty pre-employment screening.