Supervisor, Construction & Maintenance (Mechanical)

J.D. Irving, Limited; Saint John; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service company is looking for an experienced Supervisor for the Field Services department. This role involves overseeing a team of technicians to ensure safe and efficient service delivery. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and prior supervisory experience. Responsibilities include planning projects, monitoring performance, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Flexibility to travel within Atlantic Canada is a requirement.

Qualifications

• 2 or more years experience as a Foreman/Supervisor.
• Flexibility to travel within Atlantic Canada.
• Willingness to work additional hours to meet schedule requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all work complies with safety policies.
• Plan and prepare for turnarounds or projects efficiently.
• Coordinate work aspects with Superintendents for timely completion.
• Monitor progress and resolve problems to minimize delays.
• Communicate clear instructions and priorities to team members.
• Conduct meetings for team updates and planning.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Technical expertise

Excellent computer and communication skills

Education

Technical or College Diploma in Industrial Mechanics, Mechanical Technician or Mechanical Engineering Technology

Job description

CFM is seeking a skilled and experienced Supervisor for the Field Services department. The ideal candidate will oversee a team of field service technicians, ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of on-site installation, repair, and maintenance services. This role requires strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a commitment to upholding CFM's standards of excellence.

Qualifications

• Education Required: Technical or College Diploma, in either Industrial Mechanics, Mechanical Technician or Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Years of Experience Required: 2 or more years' experience as a Foreman/Supervisor
• Excellent computer and communication skills
• Requirement to have flexibility to travel within Atlantic Canada (including Newfoundland and Labrador)
• Will be required to work additional hours to meet schedule requirements

Responsibilities

• Ensure all work is performed is in accordance with safety policies and regulations
• Planning and preparation for turnarounds or projects with customers and CFM team members to insure we have the parts, tools, equipment, and personnel to complete the assigned work
• Work with Superintendents to coordinate all aspects work assigned to the team, from start to finish so that it is completed on time and within budget
• Monitor progress and performance against plan; take action to resolve problems and minimize delays
• Identify, develop, and gather the resources to complete the jobs in the shop or field
• Communicate clear instructions to team members and ensure problems with scope are addressed early
• Consistent communication with our customers
• Set priorities, allocates tasks, and coordinates employees to meet targets and milestones
• Conduct meetings with employees to provide updates on various subjects including customer feedback, company messages and pre-planning of upcoming work