Maintenance and Project Manager

Job Description

Position Purpose: XXX

The Maintenance and Project Manager plays a key role within the maintenance team, ensuring the coordination and smooth execution of daily and periodic maintenance activities across the entire industrial site, while also supporting ongoing CAPEX projects with the Ontario sites. As the team's linchpin, they ensure the efficient execution of the Maintenance Program and Plan, coordinate interventions between the various internal departments (operations, technical and performance, purchasing, management), and maintain close contact with suppliers and subcontractors. Their responsibilities cover the maintenance of the plant's facilities, including production equipment, machine tools, material handling equipment, and other mechanical, electrical, and control industrial equipment.as well as the operational management of the CMMS system. He also provides his technical expertise by analyzing and advising on various issues related to installations, with a view to ensuring the optimization and sustainable improvement of maintenance activities and equipment performance.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Security, Exemplary Conduct and Management of External Companies: The Maintenance & Projects Manager plays a vital role in the site's safety culture. He must ensure that all maintenance activities, whether carried out by internal teams or external contractors, strictly adhere to current safety policies and procedures. This includes preparing work permits, conducting risk assessments, and rigorously monitoring on-site. Furthermore, he serves as a role model for all employees and contractors in respecting health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations. Regarding the management of external contractors, they are responsible for welcoming them, verifying their qualifications and prevention plans, and coordinating their work to guarantee their smooth integration and safe operation on the site.
• Maintenance planning and scheduling: Plan and schedule maintenance work (regulatory, predictive, preventive and corrective) for all building equipment, process equipment, as well as for mobile equipment and related services, ensuring the coordination of daily operations.
• CMMS system management (VAMS - Veolia Asset Management System based on Hexagon/Infor EAM software): Create and track intervention requests (IR), generate work orders (WO), develop preventive maintenance ranges, schedule interventions and systematically record all interventions in the CMMS to ensure complete traceability.
• Development and optimization of maintenance programs: Develop, implement and improve preventive maintenance schedules and intervention procedures (SOPs), while optimizing equipment reliability and performance.
• Support and coordination of CAPEX projects: To provide support and coordination for ongoing CAPEX projects with the Ontario sites, coordinating between internal departments (operations, technical and performance, purchasing, management) to monitor ongoing actions and closely follow up with suppliers related to the projects.  Early-Stage Advisory: Consult with central engineering (T&P) and purchasing teams during feasibility, detailed design, and vendor bid reviews to ensure maintenance and operational requirements are met. On-Site Execution Lead: Take full ownership of on-site project management during construction and installation, including schedule and budget tracking, contractor oversight, daily site coordination, and operational troubleshooting. Commissioning & Handover: Partner with site operations to lead equipment commissioning, startup testing, operator training, and final handover into routine maintenance.
• Inventory management and supply: Manage inventories and stocks of spare parts, critical parts, replacement equipment and consumables (inventory tracking, min/max thresholds, movement control), order the necessary parts and produce purchase orders via Ariba (computerized purchasing system).
• Coordination of suppliers and subcontractors: Plan service provider interventions, coordinate and audit the quality of subcontractor work, communicate the maintenance program and record all external interventions in the system.
• Technical support and team coordination: Supporting technicians by preparing the necessary kits, tools and documentation, providing technical and functional support to the team, and proposing solutions to equipment problems and malfunctions.
• Equipment lifecycle monitoring: Monitor equipment lifecycle projects, ensure the continuous operation and monitoring of all facilities, and recommend improvements to optimize performance.
• Analysis and reporting of performance indicators: Produce and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), track interview progress, prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports, as well as incident reports according to contractual requirements.
• Housekeeping et Management 5S: Ensure the cleanliness and organization of equipment and work areas before, during and after each maintenance intervention or project, in order to guarantee a safe and efficient working environment.Promote and Apply the 5S Methodology:To lead the application of the 5S principles (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) on the Ontario sites and to ensure that the workshop, tooling areas and storage areas are maintained according to these standards.
• Continuous improvement and QSE compliance: Contribute to the implementation of solutions aimed at improving the performance and efficiency of maintenance interventions, participate in quality, health and safety and environment (QSE) initiatives, factory audits, and control operating costs in collaboration with the Plant Manager.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• Hold an academic qualification in building/electrical/mechanical/controls, or possess relevant experience of more than five (5) years in a similar position.
• Minimum three (3) years of relevant experience in the maintenance of industrial facilities, preferably in the treatment of organic matter or in the treatment of water and/or wastewater (an asset),and training or experience in management and supervision(advantage);
• Holding the certificate (card) issued by the Joint Association for Occupational Health and Safety in the Construction Sector (ASP Construction) (asset);
• Demonstrates significant expertise in a field of building maintenance (Facility Management) or Real Estate Asset Management;
• Demonstrates technical knowledge in the field of building: mechanics, ventilation, energy management, electricity, instrumentation and controls, carpentry, etc.
• 5S Methodology + Lean management principles (atout).

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Capable of reading and interpreting technical and architectural plans.
• Ability to analyze and use technical data.
• Ability to prioritize and organize.
• Knowledge of the local regulatory context governing the building and its maintenance.
• Good knowledge of computer tools (Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Hexagon/Infor EAM or other similar CMMS) Managerial skills and significant experience as a team leader and supervisor.
• Demonstrates an interest in teamwork and places great importance on respecting standards.
• Demonstrate a willingness to collaborate and take responsibility.
• Demonstrate a high level of proactivity.
• Interest in working for a company committed to sustainable development in its daily operations.
• Strong aptitude for analyzing the causes of technical problems and skill in finding solutions.
• Leadership, communication, organization, rigor, availability, commitment, autonomy, and analytical thinking are necessary.

Physical Requirements:

• This is a permanent, full-time, on-site position with a daytime work schedule of 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The successful candidate must be flexible and available during peak production periods and be able to work under pressure occasionally.

Additional Information

Pay Range: $80,000 to $90,000 Per Year.

Why join our team of researchers? Come and rejuvenate the world with us!

• Acting today to create the world of tomorrow;
• A company in constant growth;
• A multitude of large-scale projects where you can put your talent to good use;
• A multitude of large-scale projects where you can make the most of your talent; Challenges adapted to your needs and the absence of routine;
• The possibility of developing your career according to your professional objectives;
• Internal and external training and coaching programs;
• A very competitive compensation, pension and benefits package;
• Multi-disciplinary work teams and a health and safety oriented work environment.

We thank all applicants for applying, but only those selected will be contacted.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.