Maintenance Manager

Join to apply for the Maintenance Manager role at Northland Power Inc. Who We Are At Northland, we’re enablers of change, united by our journey to transform the energy sector into the foundation for a sustainable future. Since our inception, we’ve been early movers in the energy industry, adopting new initiatives that pave the way for communities across the globe and helping forge their path towards a carbon‑neutral landscape. We’re a different kind of independent power producer. As developers, owners and operators who are at the forefront of the energy transition, we’re uniquely positioned to leave a lasting impact in the regions where we operate. We’ve expanded our business across Canada, the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia to become a global leader, all by bringing together industry experts to find solutions with an entrepreneurial mindset. While our work powers communities across the globe, Northland is powered by our people. The Maintenance Manager, reporting to the Plant Manager, oversees all maintenance activities to ensure compliance with regulatory and OEM standards. This role involves coordinating maintenance with plant personnel to ensure safety, reliability, and optimal availability for the SaskPower grid. The Maintenance Manager will handle technical issues, provide support, and maintain strong communication with stakeholders, including NBEC personnel, regulatory bodies, NPI team members, and third‑party vendors. This role is on‑site at Northland’s North Battleford Energy Centre. Key Responsibilities Ensure health and safety compliance for all NBEC employees, contractors, and visitors in line with OHSA regulations. Schedule and manage maintenance work, coordinating plant and major equipment outages. Oversee maintenance technicians, including scheduling, training, and performance evaluations. Standardize and improve predictive and preventative maintenance programs. Manage the spare parts inventory and maintenance budgets. Coordinate repairs and modifications of boilers and process piping with regulatory compliance. Authorize and manage all plant maintenance activities. Develop and oversee the NBEC capital expenditure program. Manage third‑party maintenance contracts for compliance and service quality. Lead problem‑solving initiatives to address plant reliability issues. Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety standards, participating in audits and committee meetings. Maintain plant performance monitoring systems and collaborate on data analysis for efficiency. Oversee control systems, critical equipment, and ensure regular calibration and inspections. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, driving operational efficiencies and best practices. Who You Are A Strong People Leader: You motivate, coach, and guide your team while fostering a culture of innovation, encouraging employee involvement, and embracing adaptability. A Compliance and Safety Advocate: You prioritize safety and compliance, ensuring adherence to regulatory and environmental guidelines. You create a secure and responsible work environment by upholding ethical conduct and corporate compliance objectives. Collaborative: You are a natural relationship builder and are comfortable working and engaging with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders. A Strong Communicator: You excel in articulating ideas and messages clearly and effectively, ensuring seamless understanding among team members and stakeholders. Your adept communication skills contribute to a cohesive work environment, promoting transparency, and efficient problem‑solving. Diligent: You are organized, thorough and detail‑oriented, allowing you to meet competing deadlines while delivering value‑added advice. Independent: You are an independent thinker and naturally set your own timescales and milestones to ensure you meet your objectives. Qualifications And Experience Minimum 5 years of experience in managing direct employees. 7+ years of experience in maintaining or operating power generation equipment. Proficiency in Maximo, the Asset Management program used at the North Battleford Energy Center. Scheduling experience and working knowledge of MS Project. Assets management experience in the industrial environment. What’s In It for You Thoughtful benefits – A competitive RRSP matching scheme of 8%; extended health, dental and vision benefits for yourself and your immediate family from day one; paid parental leave; Accident and Life Insurance and disability benefits are just a few of the benefits you’ll be able to access. Wellbeing first – Staying true to our taking care of ourselves and each other value, you will have access to our global Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program, including access to mental health resources. Floating days and Birthdays off – As part of our commitment to promoting a healthy work‑life balance, you will get your birthday off so you can celebrate however you choose You will also receive three additional days off annually to observe any other events that are important to you. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Management and Manufacturing Disclaimer This document is a guide. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the jobs as described herein are not inclusive and are subject to change. Northland Power is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and accessible environment. As part of our commitment we work to ensure our application process is accessible to all candidates. 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