Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager
Port Alberni, BC is seeking talent to fill the position of Maintenance Manager.

Job Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Facilitates the overall maintenance function of the Port Alberni Mill (Mechanical, Reliability, Electrical and Instrumentation).

• Ensuring the level of reliability required to attain plant production levels while containing costs through most effectively applying maintenance resources.

• Develop, implement and execute maintenance and maintenance related activities in the Mill.

• Sustaining the level of preservation of the mill and its equipment.

• Participates in the recruitment of trades personnel, assesses job performance for reporting supervisors, and assists in training and development of the same.

• Develops departmental budgets, prioritizes spending, and advises senior management on over-runs and extraordinary equipment requisitions.

• Ensures conformance to the Labor Contract and Company policies.

• Directs Maintenance Supervisors and tradesmen in implementation of the Mill safety programs and environmental policies.

• Liaises as required with union representatives and deal with contracting out issues.

• Sits on the Standing Committee, Apprenticeship Selection Committee, and Liaison Committees.

• Collaborate in the development of a knowledge-sharing network with peers in other mills.

Key Skills:

• Ability to understand requirements and ensure compliance with all safety and environmental regulations.

• Ability to prioritize, make sound decisions, and resolve issues efficiently and effectively. Proven analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Strong interpersonal, leadership and time management skills.

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels within the company.

• Ability to work independently and as a team.

• High degree of collaboration with both Maintenance and Operations personnel.

• Demonstrated ability to read standard blueprints, machine and process drawings.

• Can manage multiple priorities simultaneously and keep them progressing to completion.

• Working knowledge of Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

• Excellent computer skills.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have industry experience, Paper Mill experience preferred.

• Strong technical skills with at least 5-10 years in-plant management/supervisory experience.

• Degree in Engineering or related field and/or Red Seal Journeyman certification.