Coating Manager

**Who We Are**

OCL Group Inc. (OCL), is a Canadian company that is privately-held and employee-owned. We are a fully integrated general contractor with construction and design-build solutions across Western Canada. With the experience you can trust and the quality you can depend on, we have proudly served the industrial, heavy civil, oil and gas, and mining industries since 2009.

Our Fabrication shop specializes in the design and fabrication of pressure piping, fittings and vessels. Our expertise includes a wide range of alloy materials and specialized fabrication and welding processes. We pair engineering and manufacturing capabilities to deliver tailored solutions for our clients.

**The Role**

We are currently looking to add an experienced **Coating Manager** to run our sandblasting, painting and coating division out of our Fort Saskatchewan Fabrication shop. The Coating Manager will be responsible for growing the division and providing technical expertise, supervision and mentorship to industrial painters, sandblasters and coaters.

**Compensation/Benefits**
- Can hire as a direct employee or as a *Direct Service Provider/Sub Contractor.
- Competitive hourly wage. Negotiable, based on experience.
- 10% vacation and stat pay on all regular hours worked.
- Benefits after 90 days with the company - life insurance, dependent life insurance, LTD, AD&D, drug, dental, vision, travel, paramedical coverage.
- Cell phone allowance or company provided cell phone.
- Company provided laptop.
- Company truck + fuel card.

**Responsibilities and Job Duties**
- Source new opportunities and leads for the division
- Monitor and oversee all third party coating contractors
- Estimate projects; develop schedules, budgets, materials, etc.
- Assist estimating group to define client codes and specifications
- Maintain and further develop existing client relationships
- Supervise the coating process and ensure work is completed effectively and efficiently
- Provide reports to management on the status of projects and overall division and team performance
- Manage multiple teams providing guidance, support, training, mentorship and performance management
- Manage and maintain coating quality department
- Identify areas for process improvement and implement changes to increase efficiency and productivity
- Monitor safety and quality protocols ensuring that all team members are following industry safety and quality procedures
- Ensure that all equipment and tools are properly maintained and in excellent working condition
- Collaborate with other divisions and departments to ensure project timelines are met and that quality standards are upheld
- Maintain a positive and professional working environment and addressing issues that arise in a timely manner
- Conduct routine site visits to client locations
- Drive to achieve a zero-defect quality system

**Qualifications/Desired Skills**
- Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in industrial coating operations required
- Preferred applicants to have NACE Level 3 Certification but applicants with NACE Level 2 will be acceptable
- Strong understanding of safety procedures and regulations related to coating operations
- Natural leader who enjoys training and leading by example
- Strong communication skills to liaise with management, clients, contractors and vendors
- Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation
- Experience working within a Google based environment using Google sheets, Docs, Gmail, Calendar, etc.
- Excellent english communication skills
- Prefer applicants to have Denso, SPC, Stopaq, NACE/AMPP coating tickets
- Preference given to those that have First Aid, LSE, Fall Protection, H2S Alive, Confined Space tickets
- Class 5 driver’s license and a good driving record required.

OCL Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

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