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Maintenance Supervisor Required In Irving, Canada Full Time
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
The Maintenance Supervisor will supervise tradespersons and contractors assigned to their team in the completion of maintenance work. They will also oversee the completion of inspections and repairs of equipment assigned to them. The Supervisor will perform regular inspections and audits to ensure the equipment’s health. They will ensure that their team meets safety objectives and adheres to policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Supervises and coordinates subcontracted services and maintenance personnel
- Assigns work orders.
- Prepares and delivers safety brief and work instructions.
- Ensures maintenance trades are adequately trained and equipped
- Tracks training activities of trades workforce assigned to their crew.
- Ensures crews have the correct equipment and training to complete assigned work.
- Maintenance documentation
- Ensures maintenance activities are properly documented and filed.
- Creates work orders to address equipment and system deficiencies.
- Technical knowledge
- Understands the function and operation of equipment under their responsibility.
- Supports crew with technical knowledge of equipment.
- Reviews operations of equipment and safety standards
- Performs regular tours of areas of responsibility to ensure equipment is functioning properly.
- Safety Compliance
- Ensures tradespersons compliance with safety policies and procedures.
- Reviews safety policies and procedures with tradespersons.
- Performs field audits to confirm compliance.
Qualifications
Knowledge – education, certificates, licenses, registration, and knowledge required
- Trade certification or college diploma is required (industrial electrician, industrial mechanic, heavy duty mechanic, and instrumentation technician). Preference given to candidates with multiple disciplines.
- Strong proficiency with basic office computer software, e.g., word processing, email, excel, and spreadsheets.
- Proactively stays on top of industry and business trends that relate to my area of specialty.
Technical Skills
- Preference given to a candidate who has the following skills: Project Management Professional, Certified Planner, CADD, CNC, machinist, vibration analysis, oil analysis, infrared thermography, acoustic emissions, electrical equipment testing, non-destructive testing, online equipment monitoring, power generation, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.
- Must have the ability to work effectively with Computerized Maintenance Management System. Proficiency with J D Edwards E1 would be an advantage.
- Preference given to a candidate who has maintenance supervisor or planner experience.
- It is necessary that the candidate have well developed and demonstrated troubleshooting skills.
Social Process Skills
- Maintenance supervisory/manager experience in an industrial setting (electrical, mechanical, mobile, instrumentation, facilities, and reliability). Preference given to a candidate who has supervised multiple skills from the list above.
- Has an in-depth understanding of customer needs and uses it to consistently meet customer expectations.
- It is necessary that the candidate have well developed and demonstrated leadership skills.
- Implements change initiatives and effectively influence others to drive commitment.
- Consistently provides relevant information and expertise that adds value to the work of others.
About the Team
Irving Shipbuilding is proud to be Canada’s National Shipbuilder. Our team is constructing more than 20 modern patrol ships and destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard as part of the largest defence procurement project in Canadian history. By joining our team of more than 2,400 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic and exciting career with a company dedicated to your success, development, and safety. At Irving Shipbuilding, we’re making history – why not make it with us. We invite applications from all qualified candidates, including racially visible persons, women in underrepresented roles, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and encourage applicants to self-identify.
