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Mechanic Superintendent

Acciona S.A

British Columbia

On-site

CAD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to sustainable development and infrastructure improvement. As a Mechanical Superintendent, you will play a crucial role in managing the maintenance of heavy equipment, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading a team of skilled professionals. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of our fleet operations while promoting a culture of high productivity and morale. If you are passionate about making a difference and have a strong mechanical background, this role is perfect for you. Be part of a team that values diversity and fosters an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Benefits

Top Employer Certification
Inclusive work environment
Career development opportunities
Employee recognition programs

Qualifications

  • Strong mechanical background with experience in heavy equipment maintenance.
  • Proven ability to manage and mentor a team effectively.
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements and fleet management.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain equipment according to company policies and regulations.
  • Supervise and direct members of the maintenance team.
  • Assist in developing and administering the maintenance budget.

Skills

Technical skills
Communication skills
Organizational skills
Planning skills
Stakeholder relationship building
Mechanical background
Fleet management
Knowledge of regulatory requirements
Understanding of electronic systems
Heavy equipment repairs

Education

Certified trade-qualification (Heavy Duty or Commercial Transport Truck Red Seal Mechanic)
Five years of work-related experience
Experience in managing heavy vehicle fleet

Tools

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word

Job description

time left to apply End Date: January 1, 2025 (6 days left to apply)

job requisition id 20072614

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 60,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Acciona Infrastructure Maintenance (AIM) is a newly Canadian established subsidiary division of Global Acciona Road Maintenance group, focusing on road seasonal maintenance and road, bridge infrastructure.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Fleet Manager, the Mechanical Superintendent:

  1. Responsible for maintaining the equipment according to the company policies and regulations.
  2. Assist in analyzing the fleet and make suggestions for improvements or purchases.
  3. Assist in the approval and payment of any repairs on the company’s equipment that must be performed by subcontractors.
  4. Assist in developing and administering the budget for maintenance and replacement of the equipment.
  5. Supervises and directs members of the maintenance team.
  6. Ensures preventive maintenance and annual inspections schedules are followed.
  7. Assists in completing weekly schedules, reports and other documents as required.
  8. Utilizes various management tools to improve cost management.
  9. Assists in the training of the staff.
  10. Is a key member in coordinating equipment planning and maintenance schedules with the balance of the management team.
  11. Assists in effectively troubleshooting and diagnosing equipment to maximize utilization of staff and equipment by effectively scheduling, planning and assigning work.
  12. Assists in monitoring of equipment utilization and maintenance reports produced from electronic systems.
  13. Reports vital information regarding equipment costs to contract management.
  14. Assists in critical decision making for purchase vs. rental of equipment and disposal vs. refurbishment.
  15. Helps to build and maintain an environment characterized by high productivity and morale and developing people through training, coaching, etc.
  16. Supervises and directs the members of the maintenance team (foreman, warehouse, mechanics/technicians and subcontractors).
  17. Perform other related duties.

Required Skills and Competencies

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  1. Excellent technical, communication, organizational, coordination and planning skills.
  2. Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines.
  3. Detail orientated with an ability to work effectively with minimal direct supervision.
  4. Strong ability to plan, schedule, deliver and report a variety of complex tasks.
  5. Excellent stakeholder relationship building skills.
  6. Previous experience in managing equipment fleet, vendor contracts, dealings, purchasing, and rental of equipment & materials for equipment maintenance, servicing, and repair.
  7. Mechanical background – experienced in the maintenance of heavy equipment, including: Trucks, Trailers, Loaders, Graders, Rollers/Compactors, Backhoes, Sweeper/Vacuum Trucks and equipment attachments.
  8. Ability to manage multiple personnel over multiple worksites including: Mechanics, Equipment Support Engineer, Truck Drivers & Clerk.
  9. Understanding of electronic systems and computer programs/software to monitor fleet for Hours, Service, Utilization, Fuel usage, Fleet tracking.
  10. Knowledge of equipment market and value of equipment for purposes of buy/sell analysis, rent vs. purchase, and refurbishment costs.
  11. Experience in heavy equipment repairs and or management of heavy equipment repairs and staff is a must.
  12. Knowledge of regulatory requirements in Canada including managing unionized employees.

Special Conditions

  • Individuals may be required to travel within Canada and elsewhere as directed.

Experience and Qualifications

  1. Certified trade-qualification (Heavy Duty or Commercial Transport Truck Red Seal Mechanic) in a mechanical related field.
  2. Five years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to ten (10) years if not trade-qualified.
  3. Minimum of five years of experience in connection with the management of heavy vehicle fleet.
  4. Experience in equipment fleet planning and acquisition activities.
  5. Experience in equipment maintenance planning, tracking and execution.
  6. Strong computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word).
  7. Training and experience in change management and facilitation skills.
  8. Proven ability to mentor and manage a team of more than 8 members.
  9. Experience managing strategic fleet management vendors preferred.
  10. Experience working within a unionized environment.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023 & 2024 certification in Canada, as well as the Top Employers North America 2022, 2023 & 2024 seal, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.

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