Maintenance Manager

We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Maintenance Manager This role is based in our Walla Walla plant in Walla Walla, and reports to the Plant Manager.

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Job Summary
Ensure that all aspects of technical support requirements including equipment installation, design, costing, equipment and building maintenance are completed and accurate in order to meet timelines and stay within budget. Verifies that all engineering requirements adheres to all applicable H.S.E regulations, laws, and standards (e.g., OHSA, Building Codes, CSA, BSI, ANSI, MOE, MOL, etc.). Ensures safety, environmental waste conservation & efficient resource consumption to achieve the plant goals.

Principal Responsibilities

• Schedule and maintain the preventative maintenance (PM) program using IPEX supplied software as well as manage PM Program to meet IPEX HSEME requirements
• Lead the maintenance staff effectively and conduct annual performance appraisals
• Coordinate and prioritizes plant priorities pertaining to breakdowns, projects & PM's and allocate to employees
• Lead on-call program of maintenance employees to ensure plant production downtime maintained to a minimum
• Maintain & improve the 5S program within his/her department areas
• Utilize and oversee Hydra MOC Management software to ensure work orders are handled & employees are using the system accurately
• Responsibility includes completion of items as assigned by the management team through the Corrective and Preventive Action process.
• Participating in planned inspections and pre-start up audits. Assist in developing, maintaining and updating work instructions.
• Purchase maintenance items, parts and supplies
• Champion maintenance expenditure AFE's at the plant
• Review Accident/Incident Investigations in compliance with ISMS for required incidents
• Implement and enforce location safe work rules and procedure as well as conduct annual reviews
• Participate in scheduled audits to ensure compliance with HSEMS, EMP and ISO, WHIMS, Hazardous Material Management & Waste Management Program
• Conduct Management of Change (MOC) reviews
• Leading and participating in JHSC meetings, Risk Assessment, Corrective Actions, Job Task Analysis, Ergonomic Assessment, Training, JHSC & Employee meetings
• Report and achieve KPI targets
• Maintain contractor Management program including regulatory requirements that has good standing with WSIB having adequate liability insurance
• Effectively plan and handle shutdown maintenance
• Coordinate, train & support programs:
  • Lock-out Tag out and energy isolation (Energy Control Procedures)
  • Hot work program
  • Confined Spaces & Restricted Spaces
  • Grounding & bounding
  • Grounded & ungrounded systems
  • Other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.

Qualifications & experience

• College/ University diploma in a Technical field, engineering degree preferred.
• 3+ years' experience in a maintenance leadership role
• Strong knowledge of engineering concepts
• Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications and schematics, and facility drawings
• Effective interpersonal and written communication skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task effectively

IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant's accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at HR@ipexna.com