Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

Mechanical BMG Supervisor – Finishing Area (Maintenance Division)

Location: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Schedule: 8-hour day shifts (9 hours with 1-hour lunch)

On-Call: 1 week every 4–5 weeks

Bonuses:

• Individual Performance Bonus (IPB): 0–9% (average ~5%)
• Company Performance Bonus (CPB): Determined annually
• Overtime: Eligible, per ESA guidelines

About Client:

Our client is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of steel pipe products and related services for the energy industry and other industrial applications. With a strong focus on safety, innovation, and operational excellence, they foster a culture of continuous improvement, professional growth, and teamwork.

Role Summary:

The Mechanical BMG Supervisor plays a critical role in overseeing maintenance operations within the Finishing area of the client's manufacturing facility in Sault Ste. Marie. This position focuses on preventative maintenance, mechanical reliability, and NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) maintenance exposure, ensuring optimal performance and longevity of industrial equipment.

The ideal candidate combines hands-on mechanical expertise, strong leadership abilities, and the capacity to manage maintenance schedules, root cause analysis (RCA), and long-term reliability improvements in a highly technical, industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate mechanical maintenance activities for the Finishing area.
• Lead a team of mechanical trades (millwrights) in daily operations, preventative maintenance, and repair work.
• Execute maintenance strategies to minimize downtime and enhance equipment reliability.
• Plan and coordinate shutdowns, inspections, and mechanical projects.
• Oversee work orders, spare parts, and maintenance documentation.
• Conduct root cause analyses (RCA) to resolve recurring mechanical issues.
• Ensure full compliance with safety regulations and internal maintenance standards.
• Collaborate closely with production, reliability, and engineering teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis and best practices.
• Oversee mechanical systems such as hydraulics, gearboxes, motors, bearings, conveyors, and pumps.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of mechanical maintenance experience in a heavy industrial, steel, or manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on expertise in hydraulic systems, motors, large gearboxes, and mechanical assemblies.
• Strong knowledge of preventative maintenance planning and execution.
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and shutdown coordination.
• Post-secondary education in Mechanical Engineering Technology or valid 433A Industrial Millwright Certificate.
• Knowledge of NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) processes is an asset.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with SAP or CMMS systems preferred.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Highly analytical with exceptional attention to detail.
• Mechanically inclined with an aptitude for technical leadership.
• Proactive, safety-oriented, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment.