Facilities Engineer

Role Summary

As the Facilities Engineer, you are responsible for providing technical expertise and leading projects related to facilities upgrades, modifications and new installations as well as facilities, structural and civil maintenance in support of short and long-term production and maintenance goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and coordinate facilities maintenance work activities through systematic planning, scheduling and coordination to meet terminal operational and facilities maintenance requirements.
• Provide day-to-day coordination, oversight and direction to contractors and workforce to ensure work is executed safely and efficiently.
• Coordinate contractors, issue permits, monitor costing and perform QA/QC on behalf of the company.
• Provide technical support to operations, maintenance and safety department to ensure that facilities meet their requirements.
• Perform all aspects of project management for facilities upgrades, modifications and new installations, including monitoring and tracking project specifications, schedules, work plans and budget, defining deliverables, and ensuring compliance with standards, policies and procedures.
• Collaborate and communicate with personnel across the organization, with a view to understanding requirements, moving forward on achievement of deliverables, troubleshooting and resolving problems as required.
• Perform reviews and updates of the CMMS information relating to areas of responsibility, including backlog management, preventative maintenance plans and assets.
• Participate and lead risk assessments, including the required work location inspections
• In consultation with other departments, develop and maintain the scheduling of structural, civil and facility maintenance per business and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and review scope of work documentation for third party contractors and vendors. Assessment and evaluation of bids, contracts and competency.
• Manage key performance indicators for area of responsibility.

Qualifications

• A university degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or a related field is required, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in project management, preferably with PMP certification.
• Experience working in a safety-focused environment with excellent understanding of Health and Safety legislation, and the ability to effectively communicate these values to the workforce.
• Self-starter with a positive, hands on approach and the ability to work in a high pressure environment as part of a team to meet operational and engineering needs/deadlines.
• Proven commitment, reliable work history and flexibility to meet requirements of a 24/7 operation.
• Sound judgement and analytical thinking that enables decision making, ability to manage projects and prioritize and manage timelines.
• Ability to build and maintain good working relationships and achieve buy in and ownership to quality standards/ initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated abilities working with various trades, such as electricians and/or mechanics, within a unionized and heavy industrial environment.
• Self-reliance with strong written and verbal communication capable of taking initiative and making decisions under time constraints.
• Sound knowledge of Canadian building codes and industry standards.
• Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, such as Maximo.
• Minimum 7 years’ related work experience.
• Experience working in a safety-focused environment with excellent understanding of Health and Safety legislation and the ability to effectively communicate these values to the workforce.
• Extensive experience in project management, preferably with PMP certification.
• Experience leading a wide range of complex projects and stakeholder teams, committees, etc.
• Fluent in English.
• Previous Canadian work experience or experience working directly with Canadian industries.

No phone calls or agencies please. DP World Prince Rupert is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview, testing and pre-employment medical examination. To be eligible for hire, you must be legally entitled to work in Canada and must successfully obtain Transport Canada Security Clearance.

If you are looking for a dynamic work environment, competitive employment conditions and an opportunity to test your abilities, we invite you to blend your talent with our know-how and join the DP World team.