Maintenance Supervisor
$115,000–$130,000 year
On-siteRichmond, British Columbia, Canada
Job Summary
Oversee all maintenance activities to ensure the reliability, safety, and availability of plant and mobile equipment in a heavy industrial environment. Lead a crew of welders, mechanics, and millwrights to deliver planned, preventative, and corrective maintenance while minimizing downtime and controlling costs. Plan, schedule, and coordinate shutdown maintenance activities, assign tasks, and prioritize work to ensure activities are completed safely and to standard. Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and automation issues, liaise with external contractors, and prepare accurate maintenance records using CMMS systems. Monitor maintenance costs, participate in incident investigations, and coach employees to build technical capability and succession readiness. Ensure compliance with safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and regulatory requirements while collaborating with Operations to support production goals. Full-time, on-site position Monday to Friday with occasional evening and weekend coverage required.
Required Qualifications
- Mechanical or Electrical Engineering diploma, degree, or equivalent experience
- Red Seal Certification in a relevant trade such as Electrician, Industrial Millwright, Heavy Duty Mechanic, or a related skilled trade
- Minimum 7+ years of experience in a maintenance or industrial setting
- Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
- Proven ability to troubleshoot equipment issues and provide technical guidance to maintenance teams
- Experience planning and executing maintenance shutdowns
- Strong work planning, scheduling, and organizational skills
- Proficiency with CMMS systems (e.g., Manager Plus) and Microsoft Office
- Project management experience related to equipment repairs, upgrades, or installations
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, drawings, and technical documentation
- Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, heavy industrial environment
- Occasional evenings and weekends required to support planned outages, critical repairs, or vacation coverage
Desired Qualifications
- 2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience in a maintenance environment
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