Maintenance Manager

Lynn Rodens; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional employer in Port Alberni is looking for a Maintenance Manager to oversee all maintenance functions at the mill, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations. The ideal candidate will have extensive industry experience, preferably in Paper Mills, and possess strong leadership and technical skills. This role involves budget development, team recruitment, and the management of safety programs, making it crucial to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Competitive compensation based on experience will be offered.

Qualifications

• Industry experience, with Paper Mill experience preferred.
• 5-10 years in-plant management or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates overall maintenance function of the Port Alberni Mill.
• Ensures reliability to attain plant production levels.
• Develops and executes maintenance activities.
• Participates in recruitment and training of trades personnel.
• Develops departmental budgets and advises on over-runs.
• Directs implementation of Mill safety programs.

Skills

Understanding of safety and environmental regulations

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Interpersonal and leadership skills

Oral and written communication skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Collaboration with maintenance and operations

Reading blueprints and drawings

Managing multiple priorities

Knowledge of Collective Bargaining Agreement

Computer skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Red Seal Journeyman certification

Job description

Port Alberni, BC is seeking talent to fill the position of Maintenance Manager.

Job Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Facilitates the overall maintenance function of the Port Alberni Mill (Mechanical, Reliability, Electrical and Instrumentation).
• Ensuring the level of reliability required to attain plant production levels while containing costs through most effectively applying maintenance resources.
• Develop, implement and execute maintenance and maintenance related activities in the Mill.
• Sustaining the level of preservation of the mill and its equipment.
• Participates in the recruitment of trades personnel, assesses job performance for reporting supervisors, and assists in training and development of the same.
• Develops departmental budgets, prioritizes spending, and advises senior management on over-runs and extraordinary equipment requisitions.
• Ensures conformance to the Labor Contract and Company policies.
• Directs Maintenance Supervisors and tradesmen in implementation of the Mill safety programs and environmental policies.
• Liaises as required with union representatives and deal with contracting out issues.
• Sits on the Standing Committee, Apprenticeship Selection Committee, and Liaison Committees.
• Collaborate in the development of a knowledge-sharing network with peers in other mills.

Key Skills

• Ability to understand requirements and ensure compliance with all safety and environmental regulations.
• Ability to prioritize, make sound decisions, and resolve issues efficiently and effectively. Proven analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and time management skills.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels within the company.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• High degree of collaboration with both Maintenance and Operations personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to read standard blueprints, machine and process drawings.
• Can manage multiple priorities simultaneously and keep them progressing to completion.
• Working knowledge of Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
• Excellent computer skills.

Required Qualifications

• Must have industry experience, Paper Mill experience preferred.
• Strong technical skills with at least 5-10 years in-plant management/supervisory experience.
• Degree in Engineering or related field and/or Red Seal Journeyman certification.