Maintenance Coordinator

Reporting to the Core Systems Maintenance Superintendent, the Maintenance Coordinator is responsible to mobilize and manage various contractors on-site from a performance, budgeting, and safety point of view. This individual works with the other Maintenance Supervisors, Planners and contractors to plan, schedule and coordinate the daily work assignments according to the weekly maintenance schedule. This individual is the daily interface between KSPC and our maintenance contractor partners and is also accountable for annual budget forecasts and monthly budget reporting. The Maintenance Coordinator will also act as the contract owner for individual contracts at KSPC. Additional responsibilities include:

Oversee contractor work scopes, ensuring tasks beyond typical duties meet safety and operational protocols, and facilitating the issuance of Safe Work Permits to align with regulatory standards.

Perform detailed inspections of contractor work, utilizing advanced tools to ensure compliance with site standards, diagnose issues, and mitigate hazards, enhancing operational safety and reliability.

Collaborate closely with the Reliability Specialist and Plant Engineering teams to review, share feedback, and address recurring issues, focusing on the proactive improvement of safety measures and operational procedures.

Develop, refine, and manage weekly schedules and resource allocation in partnership with production coordinators, incorporating risk assessments and safety documentation to ensure strategic project execution.

Foster strong relationships with contractor leaders and teams, engaging in Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and safety meetings to promote a culture of safety awareness and adherence to best practices.

Support the commissioning and start-up processes by participating in safety incident investigations, conducting wrench time studies, and providing expert advice, thereby ensuring the accuracy and effectiveness of maintenance operations.

Manage contractor project activities by coordinating work orders in SAP, assessing and optimizing resource allocation, and procuring necessary materials and spare parts to ensure operational efficiency and project readiness.

Enhance contractor performance through the development of specific work instructions and continuous improvement initiatives, aiming to improve work efficiency, procedural clarity, and achieve cost savings.

Manage the financial aspects of contractor portfolios, from developing annual budgets to conducting regular forecast updates and analyses, ensuring comprehensive oversight and strategic planning for financial efficiency across operations.

Lead Management of Change (MOC) initiatives within your area of responsibility, identifying improvement opportunities and overseeing the strategic implementation of changes with expert guidance to enhance system efficiency and safety.

Ensure operational safety and compliance through conducting Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and managing maintenance notifications for assets, facilitating prompt and reliable maintenance interventions.

Our company values and recognizes the diversity of the workforce and encourages individuals with the equivalent combination of education and work experience. The ideal candidate will have:

Journeyperson Trade or Engineering Technologist with 5+ years of combined experience

5+ years’ experience in a heavy industrial process setting

2+ years' technical supervisory experience

2+ years’ experience in conflict management

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Employs judgment in managing, organizing, and fulfilling tasks within established boundaries, with a focus on adaptability and resilience in changing circumstances

Demonstrates well-developed and effective relationship-building skills (participates in a team, actively shares knowledge, respects differences of opinions, receives feedback openly, displays a reasoned perspective, and brings resolution to issues while considering all areas of impact)

Exhibits a proactive approach in identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks through proficient diagnosis and resolution of emerging issues, utilizing data interpretation to inform effective decision-making and ensuring adherence to quality control and safety standards

Employs logical and analytical thinking to navigate complex problems, effectively influencing team members toward the implementation of safety-oriented practices and quality standards, thereby fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence

Ability to read, comprehend, and generate detailed technical documentation, reports, and methodologies

Provides training and support to less experienced colleagues, ensuring that procedures are both current and accurate, and overseeing the quality of team members' work to maintain high standards

Must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Successful candidates must be eligible to travel outside of Canada as travel may be required

Employment is subject to successfully completing KSPC’s pre-employment checks which may include criminal record check, education verification, functional fitness evaluation and drug & alcohol testing.

To ensure consideration for this role, please apply by April 28, 2024.