Manager, Heavy Equipment Maintenance

About UsMill Creek Sand & Gravel (1980) Ltd. is a mining company with over 40 years of experience focused on processing and manufacturing aggregates for the Western Canadian markets. Our facility is located approximately 12 km north of Redwater or a 45-minute drive from north Edmonton.We OfferCompetitive Salary & Bonus StructureAnnual boot allowanceTravel allowanceCompany Paid Sick DaysRRSP MatchingComprehensive Benefit PlanOpportunities for growth within the companyDuties and ResponsibilitiesEnsure operations capabilities meet or exceed all customer and corporate requirements for unit cost, service quality, and responsiveness as the company growsWork closely with the General Manager and Maintenance Manager on operational plans, goals, and contribute to future innovationsResponsible for planning and supervising the fuel truck operator and heavy-duty mechanicsMaintains comprehensive maintenance and repair records for all company fleet unitsCreates new equipment parts service logLiaises with other field managers for the repair and maintenance of all heavy machineryMaintains comprehensive records of heavy equipment with respect to down time, mechanical malfunctions and repairs necessary. Assembles reports on the suitability, availability, and operating costs of various models of equipment.Maintains parts stock and orders necessary parts stock as required and maintains asset management systemContacts heavy equipment companies to provide servicing of highly specialized mechanical repairs.Assists Area Manager, Maintenance in determining the required specifications for new equipmentPerforms administrative duties such as keeping time sheets, maintaining daily equipment logs, and submitting manufacturer warranties.Demonstrate understanding and compliance to the company’s Code of Ethics.Must examine situations in light of the Code of Ethics principlesOther duties as may be requiredLeadershipProvide daily guidance to staff to ensure alignment with operational and customer expectationsDevelop a culture of safety, professionalism, and service excellence in operational divisionProvide mentoring and guidance to subordinates and other employeesMotivate staff to achieve resultsCreate and maintain a climate of leadership growth in support of the company’s core values and philosophyCollaborate with any project teams on other special initiativesEducation & TrainingPossess a high school diploma or GEDRed Seal Journeyman certification requiredEngineering degree or technical diploma/certificate considered an assetClass 5 Drivers’ License and clean driving recordPrinciples of Health and Safety ManagementLeadership for Safety ExcellenceFirst Aid (Level C) CPRWorking knowledge of Microsoft office applications, OEM Software and maintenance softwareExperience8+ years of experience in heavy duty equipment maintenance with at least three of those years in a leadership role (superintendent/supervisory)Experience working on or operating heavy haul trucks and/or auxiliary equipment would be an asset (Volvo, Caterpillar etc.)Experience driving a front-end loader would be an assetTechnical KnowledgeExtensive knowledge of heavy equipment, maintenance, and repairKnowledge of technical construction terminology and principlesAbility to prepare reports and to make cost, material, and equipment estimateKnowledge of supervisory foreman practices and principles and ability to effectively plan, assign, and supervise work of subordinatesSkill in the use and care of tools and equipment applicable to the workCompetenciesDemonstrate ability to resolve conflictExcellent hand, eye, and foot coordinationSharp attention to detailExcellent sense of balanceDemonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work both independently and part of a teamHigh degree of personal initiative and ability to work with minimal supervisionAbility to multi-task and shift priorities as necessaryAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlinesAbility to communicate well with supervisors and staff, and to foster positive work relationships