Equipment and Yard ManagerSurespan • Hope, British Columbia, Canada

Equipment and Yard Manager

Surespan • Hope, British Columbia, Canada

2 hours ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Job Overview

TheYard & Equipment Manager will be responsible for overseeing the Surespan Yard in Hope along with the Equipment Fleet. This includes coordinating with relevant suppliers to ensure equipment and maintenance are kept up to date ensuring that all logistical needs are met through the use of internal and external providers and managing staff on site in Hope.

Responsibilities and Duties

Ensure equipment is always available in good working order :

Organize delegate liaise with operators crew supervisory personnel project teams in-house mechanics and external facilities regarding the timely repair and maintenance of heavy equipment vehicles and tooling

Ensure equipments mechanical problems are anticipated prevented where possible properly analyzed and promptly resolved

Coordinate with Surespan Operations team to ensure proper allocation of equipment resources to project sites

Managing transportation of materials and equipment to projects sites and building and maintaining effective relationships with transportation service providers

Managing the vehicle fleet with input on vehicle purchases

Management of GPS tracking system for fleet vehicles

Ensure Surespan decals are on all company heavy equipment and vehicles

Monitor the equipment acquisition and parts purchase process :

Review invoices and requests for equipment repair authorization

Ensure quality parts are purchased at competitive prices and that established purchase procedures are employed

Monitor vendors for quality and reasonable pricing of purchased parts and materials

As directed by the President facilitate in the sale fabrication acquisition and / or safe disposal of equipment regardless of type of asset or value of item

Organize external equipment rentals and leases in conjunction with and approved by Surespan Operations Teams

Procuring and maintaining inventory of non-project specific and re-usable materials consumables temporary works materials and fabricated temporary works structures

Managing the inventory of tools and small equipment ensuring inspection repair and storage on demob and accessibility for future projects including ensuring Superintendents comply with procedures and the standardized approach to tool procurement

Management of Equipment & Logistics Coordinator and Labour staff at the Yard

National Safety Code Fleet management for commercial vehicles and trailers for Surespans heavy hauling / all-terrain crane fleet.

Scheduling and tracking of NSC / CVSE inspections and certifications of equipment in conjunction with our safety division

Provide training to shop mechanics in company policies and procedures

Ensure external mechanics are working to pre-approved budgets with agreed rates

Ensure timely reporting of matters relating to insurance including :

Add / removing equipment from insurance including rentals in conjunction with Head Office

Providing back up documentation for claims

Review of equipment for annual insurance renewals

Maintain a safe working yard / shop environment through good housekeeping safety awareness training and proactive employee involvement in conjunction with the safety division

Regular review and sign-off of logbooks inspections pre-trip driver logs etc.

In conjunction with the safety division assist and / or investigate equipment incidents and damages / deficiencies

Prepare investigation and equipment damage reports per Company Policy

Assist with implementation of corrective actions

Enforce Surespans policies rules procedures and practices regarding equipment and maintenance program as well as the EHS program

Stay current with equipment management trends initiatives and industry standards

Additional duties and responsibilities may be added at the discretion of the President

Skills / Qualifications

2 years of experience working with industrial equipment in the construction industry

Valid BC Class 5 Drivers License and clean drivers abstract

Proficient user of MS Office with emphasis on Excel and comfortable learning new technology and software

Familiar with the use of various hand tools and ability to perform simple repairs is an asset

Able to lift and carry 25 lbs loads regularly.

Seek win-win solutions when problem solving.

Have a positive attitude and value teamwork.

Have a common-sense approach and sound critical thinking skills.

Self-motivated with strong time management and task prioritization skills.

Strong attention to detail ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Being flexible with work hours during Surespans busy field season to accommodate project location time zones.

Willingness to take on various tasks as requested.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Typing,Inventory Control,Forklift,Computer Skills,Heavy Equipment Operation,Management Experience,Conflict Management,Production Management,Heavy Lifting,Fleet Management,Order Entry,Supervising Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 130 - 150

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