Maintenance Manager

We are currently searching for a Maintenance Manager for our St. John's Terminal. Reporting to the General Manager NL Operations, the Maintenance Manager is responsible for the maintenance, repairs and condition of all Oceanex mechanical equipment in Newfoundland.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Provide leadership, overall management and direction to maintenance staff; support staff to ensure quality of work and proactive approach to equipment maintenance; allocate resources based on job demands and budgetary constraints. Direct, supervise and coordinate maintenance activities, the maintenance and repairs of equipment, building structures and facilities;
• Control, purchase, distribute and report spare parts and fuel inventory; plan and distribute work to utilize skills, abilities and experience to prevent interruption; initiate and implement capital projects relating to equipment upgrade and facility maintenance;
• Supply logistical support to other departments: AutoCAD drawings, cost savings and special maintenance reports, etc.;
• Represent Oceanex as a technical liaison with contractors, sub-contractors and St. John's Port Authority;
• Prepare departmental operating budgets and pertinent cost projection reports; generate and supply monthly resource usage and equipment cost reports;
• Implement operations policies and standards including determination of safety procedures and ensure compliance with Canada Labour Code and Transportation Regulations; supervise maintenance of Oceanex Maintenance Facility and other terminal structures; maintain up-to-date working knowledge of terminal systems;
• Participate as an integral member of Oceanex Occupational Health & Safety Committee;
• Provide technical information, when needed, for the implementation of company safety policies and procedures;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Inter-provincial Heavy Equipment Trade Certification, engineering degree or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in heavy equipment repair and maintenance supervision;
• People with marine engineering and/or marine superintendent experience will be considered;
• Management of a unionized workforce would be an asset;
• Knowledge of engineering practices and procedures equivalent to CET level;
• Computer literate.

Skills

• Good oral and written communication skills;
• Strong leadership skills;
• Strong organizational and priority management skills;
• Ability to create and implement equipment maintenance programs and reports.

You are interested and believe you have the skills we are looking for? Please forward your resume and cover letter as soon as possible to:

www.oceanex.com/hr

Oceanex Inc. is committed to equity in employment and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all candidates for their interest but wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

OCEANEX INC. is Atlantic Canada's leader in intermodal transportation and has serviced the Newfoundland market for more than 100 years. We provide door-to-door transportation service from anywhere in North America to destinations in Newfoundland and Labrador.

We offer our employees a positive work environment, competitive salaries, and excellent benefits as well as an entrepreneurial environment with solid career progression based on a result driven culture. When you are a member of the Oceanex team, you enjoy a stable career where your ideas are encouraged, and skills valued.

We are very proud of our strong team of 400 employees and their exceptional commitment to safety, the environment, and our customers.