Tools and Equipment Coordinator

Tools and Equipment Coordinator
Position Summary
The Tools and Equipment Coordinator is responsible for the management, maintenance, and control of all tools and equipment used across Point Hope Maritime's ship repair and maintenance operations. This position ensures that tools and equipment, both company-owned and rented, are properly maintained, tracked, and available when and where they are needed to support ongoing projects. The Coordinator plays a key role in cost control, safety compliance, and operational efficiency by ensuring tools and equipment are assigned to active projects, on-hire/off-hire schedules are effectively managed, and all assets are accounted for and in safe and effective working order.
Employment Type: Full-Time, Hourly
Hours of Work: Regularly 40 hours per week
Hourly Rate: $38.00

What We Offer
Competitive pay
Comprehensive benefits package
RRSP Matching Program up to 6% of bi-weekly earnings
Opportunity to work in the thriving ship repair/ship building industry
Reports To
Manager of Purchasing, Equipment, and Logistics
Key Responsibilities
• Maintain an organized and efficient tool crib and equipment storage areas to support ship repair and production operations.
• Issue and receive tools and equipment, ensuring all transactions are accurately logged and charged to the correct project, person, or department.
• Manage both company-owned and rented equipment, ensuring assets are properly assigned to projects where they are actively in use.
• Coordinate equipment on-hire and off-hire processes to control costs while maintaining readiness for production needs.
• Inspect tools and equipment upon issue and return to verify condition, safety, and operability.
• Perform small routine maintenance and minor repairs on tools and light equipment to ensure they remain in safe, working condition.
• Coordinate calibration, servicing, and major repairs through internal maintenance teams or approved vendors.
• Maintain accurate inventory and asset tracking using the company's tool and equipment management system; support audits and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Support development and enforcement of tool and equipment control procedures to minimize loss, theft, or misuse.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Chargehands and Procurement to forecast tool and equipment requirements for upcoming jobs.
• Ensure all tools and equipment meet safety standards and are inspected in accordance with ISO, regulatory and customer requirements.
• Update in real time records of tools and equipment in the company's digital asset management software, including service records, service scheduling, and calibrations.
• Actively maintain the cleanliness, organization, and safety of all tool crib and equipment storage areas.
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
• High school diploma or GED required; technical, mechanical, or trade school training preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a tool crib, warehouse, or equipment coordination role in an industrial, marine, or shipyard setting using tool management software.
• Experience performing maintenance and minor repairs on hand tools and light industrial or marine equipment preferred.
Skills & Abilities:
• Strong organizational and record-keeping abilities with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with inventory or asset management systems (experience with ERP or CMMS systems preferred).
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform minor mechanical or electrical repairs safely.
• Strong communication and coordination skills across multiple departments.
• Understanding of project-based cost control and equipment utilization principles.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Physically capable of lifting or handling items up to 50 lbs and working in a shipyard environment when needed.
Requirements
• Must have a current and valid class 5 driver's license
• Must be eligible to work in Canada
Work Environment
• Based primarily in the tool crib and equipment storage areas within the shipyard.
• Requires regular visits to vessels, production areas and alternate ship repair locations.
• Exposure to typical shipyard conditions including noise, weather, and heavy industrial activity.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) required.