Mechanical Superintendent

**LaPrairie Works Inc.** is a diversified and growing highway and bridge maintenance and civil construction specialist. We come with over 37 years of operating experience in Western Canada, and our core business areas include highway and bridge maintenance, civil construction, bulk and heavy hauling, oilfield services, mine contracting and on-site services.

LaPrairie Works Inc. is currently recruiting a Mechanical Superintendent to join its team in **Grimshaw, Alberta.**
In the course of their duties, the **Mechanical Superintendent** will prepare a range of reports, and hold responsibilities for the effective budgeting in their area. Through the effective management of targets, goals and service efficiencies, the **Mechanical Superintendent** will ensure the ongoing success of the shop floor. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

**Roles and Responsibilities**:

- Supervise the activities of service department shop workers.
- Instruct subordinates on service best practices.
- Maintain and distribute up-to-date service requirement information to subordinates.
- Ensure quality of workmanship through verification of services.
- Ensure completion of shop maintenance and repair work.
- Advise mechanics of work that must be completed.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to all subordinate staff.
- Ensure compliance with company standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, safety, and complete and on-time delivery.
- Identify, investigate, correct and document potential environmental and safety problems.
- Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other
- Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and product
- Provide information for production plans to ensure that production objectives are met.
- Requisition materials and supplies.
- Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policy.
- Recommend personnel actions such as hiring and promotions.
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of service technology and techniques.
- Prepare production and other reports and develop and manage operating budget for area of responsibility.
- Other duties as required.

**Skills and Requirements**
- 10 years mechanical Experience as Red Seal.
- 3-5 years’ Experience in a leadership role at a Superintendent level with demonstrated motivating, training, appraising and general supervisory skills.
- Possess a valid Class 5 driver's license (preferably Class 3 or 1).
- Preferably experienced with TMT fleet maintenance software.
- Solid understanding of the OH&S regulations.
- Proven mechanical abilities in gas and diesel automotive repairs.
- Ability to work independently in a busy environment.
- Experience with routine maintenance operations.
- Leadership ability and team building skills to effectively supervise professional and non-professional staff required.
- Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with corporate departments, key business partners, and customers.
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office productivity suite.
- Able to find new methods and principles and ability to incorporate them into existing practices as needed.
- High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability.
- Must have the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities capable of handling pressure and challenges.
- Strong negotiation and prioritization skills.
- Demonstrate a sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals.
- Strong critical thinking, troubleshooting, presentation and problem-solving skills.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills at multiple levels: client/owner representative construction site.