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Assistant Maintenance Manager

Our client an ISO 9001-2000 Registered Company, and has an immediate opening for an Assistant Maintenance Manager to join its management team to help enhance their focus on customer service by providing direction and support to their maintenance department.  Reporting to the Maintenance Manager this position is located in Wabush, Labrador.

As the Assistant Maintenance Manager you will assume primary responsibility in the areas of general heavy equipment maintenance and staffing of the recently improved maintenance facilities. You will take ownership of all maintenance related issues, strive to find win-win solutions in conflict situations and provide leadership in the accomplishment of your tasks which will include but not be limited to;

• Managing, with the Maintenance Manager the entire maintenance operations.
• Assisting with scheduling resources to ensure an optimal level of service is provided to our customers while managing the rotational leave requirements of the maintenance employees, both staff and craft.
• Preparing annual budgets for the efficient and ongoing maintenance of the entire equipment fleet, including recommending of required additions and/or deletions from the equipment fleet.
• Interacting with the Operations/Production department on a daily basis to ensure equipment resources are allocated as required, on a priority basis, to meet anticipated needs for the immediate and projected future.
• Partnering with management to communicate and implement all company policies and programs within the department.
• Recommending employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer – employee relationship and promote a high level of employee morale and motivation.
• Coordinating with the Training department the identification of employee training needs and the delivery of relevant programs.

As the ideal candidate you will possess a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering with at least three to five years of progressive experience in a Heavy Equipment Maintenance environment. You will have a sound knowledge of MS Office and exceptional written and verbal communication skills. The ability to multitask and prioritize, along with being detail oriented and accurate, having a strong work ethic, strong organizational skills and personal initiative are mandatory. The ability to communicate in both English and French is considered essential.

Why Now?

Among the Top 2% of construction companies in terms of company longevity, our client offers a stable, challenging work environment.  Their primary clients, all world-class organizations, continue to look to our client for its expertise in the fields of civil engineering construction, project management, and mining services.  In 2006, our client celebrated 75 years of success in the construction industry.

Subject to their performance, the successful candidate will be offered autonomy, empowerment, and the opportunity for unlimited growth within the company.  As an employee-owned company, our client is in a position to offer unique and valuable rewards for the exceptional contributions of its employees.

If the above sounds interesting to you then please forward me your resume, quoting competition number AMM0331-CB, in confidence, to Roxanne Prime at rprime@gsa-search.com.