Responsable Maintenance

Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions; Montréal-Est; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services provider in Montreal is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee the planning, allocation, and coordination of maintenance operations at the Montreal-East Biomethanization Centre. This permanent full-time position requires strong leadership and technical expertise, with responsibilities including managing a diverse maintenance team, implementing preventive maintenance programs, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in industrial maintenance, proficiency in French and English, and a commitment to sustainable development.

Benefits

Highly competitive remuneration

Pension plan

Benefits

Internal and external training programs

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in a similar position required.
• Functional proficiency in French and English is necessary.
• Knowledge of local regulatory context governing building maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate maintenance team's daily operations.
• Define and implement preventive maintenance programs.
• Ensure efficiency and reliability of all plant equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Technical problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Building/electrical/mechanical/controls engineering or relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Maximo

Job description

Company Description:

subsidiary of the Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) has been the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years and is the country's largest privately owned water operator and technology provider, as well as the leader in hazardous waste and pollution control. It offers a full range of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting, and resource recovery. VNA serves clients in the commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and public sectors throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at over 350 locations across the continent.

www.veolianorthamerica.com

With this ambition, Veolia is integrating the City of Montreal's Waste Treatment Plan by taking over the operation, maintenance, and management of the new Montreal-East Biomethanization Centre (BEST). This centre will play a crucial role in converting 60,000 tonnes of organic waste per year into biomethane, by valorizing organic matter from Montreal residents.

In this context, Veolia is seeking a candidate for the position of Maintenance Manager, who will be responsible for the planning, allocation, coordination, and scheduling of corrective, preventive, and curative maintenance work. The manager will also be responsible for leading, motivating, and organizing the maintenance team to achieve set objectives and for managing the subcontractors necessary for the plant's activities.

Job Description

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership in managing the prioritization of work tasks and coordinate daily maintenance operations;
• Manage a work team responsible for mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and control maintenance. Supervise general work such as architecture, exterior maintenance, snow removal, pest control services, fire safety, site security, maintenance of mobile equipment such as heavy machinery, etc.;
• Participate in the writing of procedures, plans, and work instructions involving your department;
• Define and implement the Preventive Maintenance Program and Plan;
• Participate in the integration of the Preventive Maintenance Program and Plan into the Maximo CMMS;
• Implement, monitor, update and maintain the preventive maintenance plan and maintenance objectives defined with the Plant Manager and the Production Manager;
• Operate the plant in accordance with regulatory requirements, best practices, instructions, operating procedures and operating and maintenance manuals;
• Define and plan maintenance taking into account biomethane production activities;
• Ensure the monitoring, continuous operation and reliability of all plant equipment and installations, track and evaluate overall efficiency, as well as equipment performance;
• Recommend improvements and/or resolve identified problems;
• Analyze breakdowns, unforeseen events, variations, then propose solutions to the Plant Manager;
• Ensure the availability and adequate supply management of equipment stocks, consumables and replacement parts to carry out corrective and preventive maintenance activities in a timely manner;
• Plan, coordinate and monitor the interventions of subcontractors and external contractors;
• Ensure the planning and management of the maintenance team's schedules under their responsibility;
• Verify productivity and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs);
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports, as well as incident reports, according to internal needs and contractual requirements;
• Supervise all corrective action requests (monitoring internal and external interventions, monitoring intervention reports, etc.);
• Ensure that interventions are captured in work orders to ensure traceability and monitoring of all interventions;
• Analyze and prioritize work orders with the objective of reducing the impact on production activities;
• Record the interventions of subcontractors and external contractors in the Maximo CMMS;
• Contribute to the implementation of solutions aimed at improving the performance and efficiency of the maintenance team's interventions, while reducing response and correction times;
• Ensure coordination and participation in maintenance work planning meetings with the team;
• Participate in the recruitment and hiring of maintenance resources;
• Manage, coordinate and ensure the integration, training and development of employees under their responsibility;
• Promote team involvement, participation and mobilization, and establish a positive work environment;
• Control and manage the operating costs of maintenance activities under his/her responsibility in collaboration with the Plant Manager;
• To actively participate in the quality, health and safety, and environmental approach, in factory audits, as well as in the promotion of related activities and controls;
• Apply and ensure the application of site and corporate rules, instructions and procedures regarding quality, health and safety, and the environment;
• Regularly check tasks related to staff safety at work;
• To continuously inspect the quality of work performed by employees and external resources under his/her responsibility;
• Participate in audits related to workplace safety, and in investigations into workplace accidents and near misses;
• Perform all other related tasks connected with the job.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Building/electrical/mechanical/controls engineer or relevant experience of more than 5 years in a similar position;
• Minimum of three (5) years of relevant experience in industrial plant maintenance, preferably in biomethanization, petrochemicals or water and/or wastewater treatment (an asset), or any other similar training or experience;
• French and English (functional);
• Holding the certificate (card) awarded by the Joint Association for Health and Safety at Work in the Construction Sector (ASP Construction) (an advantage);
• Possess Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status, or a work permit issued by the competent federal authority to work in Quebec. (mandatory)
• Demonstrates significant expertise in a field of building maintenance (Facility Management) or Real Estate Asset Management;
• Demonstrates technical knowledge in the field of building: mechanics, ventilation, energy management, electricity, instrumentation and controls, carpentry, etc.;
• Demonstrates skills in personnel management;
• Capable of reading and interpreting technical and architectural plans;
• Ability to analyze and utilize technical data;
• Knowledge of the local regulatory context governing the building and its maintenance;
• Good knowledge of computer tools (Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Aconex, Maximo) Managerial skills and significant experience as a team leader and supervisor;
• Demonstrates an interest in teamwork and places great importance on respecting standards;
• Demonstrate a willingness to collaborate and take responsibility;
• Demonstrate a high level of proactivity;
• Interest in working for a company committed to sustainable development in its daily operations;
• Strong aptitude for analyzing the causes of technical problems and skill in finding solutions;
• Leadership, communication, organization, rigor, availability, commitment, autonomy, and analytical thinking are necessary.

Work Environment:

Permanent, full-time position with a daytime work schedule of 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The successful candidate must be flexible and available during periods of high production and be able to work under pressure occasionally.

Additional Information:

Why join our team of Resource Makers

Come Resource the World with us!

• Act today to create the world of tomorrow;
• A company in constant growth;
• A multitude of large-scale projects where you can put your talent to good use;
• Challenges tailored to your abilities and no routine;
• The opportunity to develop your career according to your professional goals;
• Internal and external training and support programs;
• Highly competitive remuneration, pension plan and benefits;
• Multidisciplinary work teams and a workplace focused on occupational health and safety.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The use of the masculine gender in this document is solely for the purpose of brevity.

Veolia North America is committed to equal opportunities in employment and career advancement for all current and potential employees, as well as a work environment free from discrimination and harassment.