Supervisor, Maintenance

at  Metro Vancouver

Department: Liquid Waste Services
Employee Group: Exempt
Location: Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant, Richmond
Salary Range/ Wage Rate: Management / Leadership, Level M1 ($113,977.62 - $134,055.72 annually)

THIS ROLE:

• Supervises the maintenance, repair and installation of a wide variety of mechanical equipment at Metro Vancouver’s wastewater treatment facilities. Initiates and implements modifications and upgrades to existing equipment and facilities. Addresses emergency repairs and prioritizes work considering operational and regulatory requirements.
• Manages corrective and preventative maintenance program activities and employs a variety of technologies and methods to improve equipment reliability and reduce cost intensive repairs.
• Monitors and controls spending ensuring the effective and efficient expenditure of allocated funds within the approved budget. Contributes to budget preparation and planning. Proposes strategies to effectively use resources and prepares business cases for improvements, equipment replacements or work tasks outside of budget requiring immediate attention. Implements cost effective maintenance strategies.
• Receives work requests, assesses resource requirements and prioritizes work. Works closely with staff to utilize the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems for managing work orders, equipment records, purchase orders, requisitions and work schedules. Works with the Operations Supervisor to coordinate and schedule work. Assesses workloads and coordinates activities to minimize backlog. Makes decisions or recommendations regarding the utilization of contracted external resources required to complete work tasks. Oversees the work of employees and contractors and ensures work is performed safely and to required standards.
• Employs new technologies for preventative and predictive maintenance of equipment. Makes technical decisions and troubleshoots the methodology of repairs and modifications of equipment. Ensures regulatory maintenance is performed and documented for all relevant equipment. Working in close conjunction with the Maintenance Engineering team, represents maintenance interests with Engineering and Construction groups for the design and construction of new equipment or upgrades.
• Hires, supervises, directs and develops staff, monitoring performance towards division, department, and corporate objectives. Ensures staff adhere to corporate workplace conduct and purchasing policies. Leads, coaches and develops staff recognizing the importance of technical and safety training. Ensures work is completed to industry standards. Works with purchasing to select contractors and is responsible for reviewing contractor safety programs and safe work procedures and directing their work to ensure work is performed according to Metro Vancouver standards.
• Ensures safe work procedures are integrated in the work routines of staff and conducts regular safety meetings. Continuously monitors work practices noting and addressing recurring issues. Prepares written safety and emergency procedures and ensures lockout and confined space entry procedures are implemented as required. Uses the corporate Incident Reporting and Investigation System (IRIS) and may perform a lead role in conducting safety investigations.
• Coordinates the efficient and effective maintenance and repair of Metro Vancouver’s wastewater treatment equipment. Encourages employee involvement in decision making and provides constructive and motivating feedback to staff.
• Oversees the emergency stand-by schedule to provide emergency mechanical, electrical and instrumentation maintenance coverage.
• Performs other related duties as required.