Maintenance Supervisor

Irving Shipbuilding; Halifax Regional Municipality; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Maintenance Supervisor in a leading shipbuilding company. This role involves overseeing maintenance operations, ensuring safety compliance, and supporting a skilled workforce. With a focus on continuous improvement and a commitment to excellence, you will play a vital role in maintaining equipment and fostering a culture of safety. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a respected organization that values integrity and teamwork, while also offering a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Inclusive workplace

Career growth opportunities

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• Trade certification or college diploma required in relevant fields.
• Experience as a maintenance supervisor or planner preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance personnel and subcontracted services.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and document maintenance activities.

Skills

Leadership

Safety Compliance

Technical Knowledge

Team Coordination

Training and Development

Education

Trade Certification

College Diploma

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management System

J D Edwards E1

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Maintenance Supervisor will supervise the completion of maintenance work by tradespersons and contractors. They will also oversee the completion of inspections and repairs of equipment assigned to them. The Supervisor will perform regular inspections and audits to ensure the equipment's health. They will ensure that their team meets safety objectives and adheres to policies and procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise and coordinate subcontracted services and maintenance personnel, assign work orders, prepare and deliver safety brief and work instructions.
• Ensure maintenance trades are adequately trained and equipped, track training activities of trades workforce assigned to their crew, ensure crews have the correct equipment and training to complete assigned work.
• Ensure maintenance activities are properly documented and filed, create work orders to address equipment and system deficiencies.
• Understand the function and operation of equipment under their responsibility, support crew with technical knowledge of equipment.
• Review operations of equipment and safety standards, perform regular tours of areas of responsibility to ensure equipment is functioning properly.
• Ensure tradespersons compliance with safety policies and procedures, review safety policies and procedures with tradespersons, perform field audits to confirm compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Trade certification or college diploma is required (industrial electrician, industrial mechanic, heavy duty mechanic, and instrumentation technician).
• Preferred certifications include Project Management Professional, Certified Planner, CADD, CNC, machinist, vibration analysis, oil analysis, infrared thermography, acoustic emissions, electrical equipment testing, non-destructive testing, online equipment monitoring, power generation, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.
• Must have the ability to work effectively with Computerized Maintenance Management System. Proficiency with J D Edwards E1 would be an advantage.
• Preference given to a candidate who has maintenance supervisor or planner experience.
• Maintenance supervisory/manager experience in an industrial setting (electrical, mechanical, mobile, instrumentation, facilities, and reliability). Preference given to a candidate who has supervised multiple skills from the list above.

ABOUT US
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.