Sawmill Maintenance Leader: Reliability & Safety Champion

Conifex; Mackenzie; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Conifex in Mackenzie, BC, seeks a Maintenance Superintendent to lead the sawmill maintenance department ensuring safe, reliable operation of plant equipment. You will plan preventive maintenance, oversee major turnarounds, and coordinate maintenance staff and contractors to meet reliability targets and cost goals.

You'll drive safety, productivity, and quality improvements across maintenance, electrical, and production teams, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement while managing

Qualifications

• Experience leading safety programs in heavy industry.
• Proven ability to manage teams and contractors.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to drive performance management and improvements.
• Demonstrated budget and cost-control capabilities.
• Track record of cross-functional collaboration in maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance staff and contractors to meet reliability targets.
• Plan and execute preventive maintenance and major turnarounds.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, procedures, and audits.
• Drive productivity improvements and cost reductions in maintenance.
• Coordinate with Plant Manager and other departments to allocate resources.
• Foster open communication and team development across maintenance and production teams.
• Oversee training to keep pace with new technologies and processes.

Skills

Safety management

Leadership

Development skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Continuous improvement

Job description

Conifex in Mackenzie, BC, seeks a Maintenance Superintendent to lead the sawmill maintenance department ensuring safe, reliable operation of plant equipment. You will plan preventive maintenance, oversee major turnarounds, and coordinate maintenance staff and contractors to meet reliability targets and cost goals.

You'll drive safety, productivity, and quality improvements across maintenance, electrical, and production teams, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement while managing