Who you are:

As the Fleet Maintenance Manager your primary accountability is overseeing and performing ongoing maintenance and repairs on all vessels and other equipment in the fleet. Decisions made by you range from routine maintenance to those that have a significant impact on costs, operational efficiencies, customer satisfaction and employee morale. You are a forward thinker and planner with an eye for efficiencies. You thrive in a fast-paced work environment where no two days are the same. Your approachable demeanor makes you a natural team player.

Key Accountabilities

• Delegates work through Assistant Mechanical Technical Managers, Senior Chief Engineers and Operators on proactive vessel maintenance programs

• Services and maintains marine engines and other heavy-duty equipment including loaders, cranes trucks and other mechanical based systems

• Consults on repairs and/or improvements to terminals and other company facilities

• Acts as a technical resource for internal engineering workers

• May direct the work of mechanical, hydraulic, electronic and electrical maintenance, repair and installation contractors

• Data entry and development of the company maintenance program

• Ensures orderly, appropriate repairs and modifications are consistent with good working practice, including proper documentation

• Purchasing duties; ordering, receiving and inventory control

• Responds to equipment emergency situations locally and remotely

• Ensures speedy, cost effective and quality response to breakdowns and analyzes reasons for breakdown so as to eliminate them and avoid repeats

• Ensures all Federal, Provincial, and corporate regulations and policies are adhered to and takes immediate corrective action where non-compliance is found

Skills and Abilities

• Must have a strong mechanical aptitude

• Ability to effectively troubleshoot, diagnose malfunctions and resolve equipment breakdowns quickly

• Ability to make sound, effective business decisions during times of pressure or stress

• Proficient with computer applications including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

• Experience using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)

• Must be a self-starter and work without direct supervision

• Able to follow instructions, utilize shop manuals and able to solve problems with limited resources

• Possess a strong work ethic, a commitment to excellence and have acute safety awareness

• Effective interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy while working with a variety of individuals and groups

• Management skills including directing, motivating and assessing performance of small teams

• Ability to lift heavy items, climb stairs and enter confined space

Qualifications

• Marine Engineer, Red Seal Industrial Mechanic or comparable certifications with a minimum of 5 years' experience in preventative maintenance management

• Mechanical Engineering certificate or above an asset

• Marine industry experience preferred

• Class 1 license and Crane certification an asset

• Previous experience in welding or other trades an asset

• Clean drivers abstract

• Project management experience including bidding and budgeting preferred

Working Conditions

• Work is mostly performed onboard inland water vessels, in a ship repair facility and in an office

• The worksite is subject to weather impacts and may result in a cold, hot or wet working environment

Work Hours

This position is part of a continuous operation. The incumbent will need the flexibility to be "on call" and available after hours. The schedule may include weekends and/or holidays, as directed by the Geneal Manager. Extended hours may be required without notice. At minimum, work hours are 07:00- 16:00 daily, or equivalent to 45 hours a week based on the needs of the business.

Compensation: This position is non-union and completes work in a unionized environment. You will receive a competitive annual salary, full benefits including contributions to the pension plan and access to a company vehicle.

Expected hours: No less than 45 per week

Benefits:

• Company car

• Company pension

• Dental care

• Extended health care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

• Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

• Are you willing to relocate to the Nakusp, BC area?

Experience:

• mechanical: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Licence (preferred)

• Trade Certificate (preferred)

Location:

• Nakusp, BC V0G 1R1 (preferred)

Work Location: In person