Facility maintenance Jobs in St. Albert, AB

Job Information

Subsidiary: McAsphalt Industries Limited
Job Title: Asphalt Facility Manager
Status: Full-Time, Permanent
Expected Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: McAsphalt | Acheson Facility – 25716 Acheson Road, Acheson, AB, T7X 6B3
Reporting to: Regional Operations Manager - West

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Facility Manager to lead all aspects of operations within our terminal, along with satellite terminals and assets where applicable. This is a key leadership role responsible for managing terminal manufacturing processes, maintenance activities, inventory control, and administrative oversight—while ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety and environmental compliance.

The Facility Manager plays a central role in coordinating the movement of raw materials and finished products, managing backlog and production schedules, and maintaining accurate inventory levels to support customer demand and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Manufacturing
• Oversee daily terminal operations including receiving, heating, blending, storage, manufacturing, and loading of asphalt products.
• Manage production schedules in coordination with sales and logistics teams to ensure a safe and timely fulfillment of customer orders.
• Monitors raw material inventory to ensure there is enough inventory for production with minimal carry over at the end of the season.
• Monitor and reduce operational backlog while optimizing equipment utilization and throughput.
• Identify process improvements to maximize efficiency and product quality.
• Effectively forecasts future cost projections & manages lean budgets & inventory fulfilment.
• Incorporates effective project management practices towards ensuring: A) Year-round facility housekeeping needs; B) A repair & maintenance program aligned with KPIs; C) Workforce planning, minimizing overtime where possible; D) Adherence to 6S, HSEQ and ISO requirements.

Inventory & Supply Chain Management
• Maintain accurate tracking of raw materials, finished goods, and consumables.
• Oversee cycle counts, reconciliations, and system updates to ensure real-time inventory accuracy.
• Collaborate with procurement and logistics to balance supply and demand, avoid inventory outages, and minimize excess inventory where feasible.
• Ensure proper documentation and reporting of all inventory movements and adjustments.
• Coordinate with the internal trucking department the inbound and outbound transportation of raw materials and finished products.
• Supervise loading/unloading operations and ensure all transport meets regulatory and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities Con't

Maintenance & Engineering
• Lead the planning and execution of preventive and corrective maintenance programs within the facility.
• Ensure reliability of terminal infrastructure including tanks, pumps, heating systems, and automation equipment.
• In conjunction with Engineering teams, assures coordinated inspections, repairs, and upgrades are completed in compliance with regulatory and operational requirements.

Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality (HSEQ) Compliance
• Champion a safety-first culture; enforce company HSE policies and ensure compliance with OHS, ISO, transportation and other local regulations.
• Conduct regular safety meetings, training, audits, and emergency response drills.

Update and maintain all emergency response plans
• Oversee proper handling of hazardous materials and adherence to spill prevention protocols.
• Complete initial incident investigations.
• Ensure all non-conformances are registered in Enablon.
• Ensure that all testing procedures and requirements are being completed. Ensure all sample results are logged. Ensure any failing results and formula changes are communicated to the Technical Services department.

Administration & Leadership
• Manage terminal budgets, operational KPIs, and cost-control initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and evaluate terminal staff; support ongoing training and development.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of operations, inventory, maintenance, quality and safety performance.
• Ensure all Inventory variances are tracked and explained.
• Ensures the timely issuing, processing and accuracy of all invoices, purchase, work and production orders, (e.g., repairs).
• Create and manage shift schedules to meet production goals, minimize downtime, and ensure adequate staffing levels.
• Work with HR to determine the hiring requirements at the beginning of each season to ensure the facility is fully staffed.
• Act as the point of contact for corporate leadership, regulatory agencies, and third-party vendors.

About You:

Required Qualifications:

• Technical degree or diploma, Power Engineering certification an asset.

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in manufacturing or process environment /terminal operations and oversight, preferably in petroleum, chemical, asphalt or related industries.

• Demonstrated success managing production schedules, inventory control, and backlog reduction.

• Strong understanding of HSE regulations and best practices in terminal or plant environments.

• Experience working with terminal automation systems, ERP software [JDE or similar], and inventory management tools.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Attributes

• Personable, adaptable and agile.

• Excellent communicator and highly collaborative.

• Excellent problem-solver and able to take calculated risks.

• Calm under pressure.

• Tactical & strategic thinkerPhysical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in industrial settings with exposure to petroleum products, elevated temperatures, and outdoor conditions.

• Ability to climb ladders, walk on tank tops, and lift up to 50 lbs while wearing required PPE.

Work Environment

• On-site, full-time position with occasional after-hours or weekend requirements during peak periods or maintenance shutdowns.
• Some travel may be required to other terminals or company locations.
• Lead the safe, efficient, and reliable operations of a critical asphalt terminal.
• Join a company that values operational excellence, safety, and strategic growth.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are asked to apply immediately by responding directly to this job posting by sending a copy of your resume and cover letter for this position.

Recruiter
Leah McCallum

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

Application Deadline

This position will remain open until suitable candidate found.