Job Status: Filled

Electrical / Instrumentation Maintenance Supervisor (Engineering)

Full Time

  The Headhunters Recruitment Inc (http://www.theheadhunters.ca/)

  Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Take advantage of an opportunity to take on a challenging and respected role! If you are motivated in your career in the trades and want a lifestyle without the hussle-bussle of the big city, this may be the right fit for you! Not only is this opportunity within a bread-and-butter industry of BC, but the organization has proven to be a strong leader for many years.  
Our client, a global forestry company based in Vancouver, is looking for an Electrical / Instrumentation Maintenance Supervisor for their operations on Vancouver Island. This is a leadership role with responsibility for keeping operations running smoothly, safely and maximizing the plant efficiency.

Job responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

  • Supervision of maintenance staff through daily operations with high attention to safe procedures
  • Ensure high quality of product output, cost effectiveness and maximized production through machinery maintenance
  • Trouble shoot and problem solve
  • Train and motivate current and new employees

Compensation           

  • Competitive annual salary
  • A comprehensive compensation and benefits package
  • Relocation allowance

Candidate Requirements

Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, the ideal candidate will have a post-secondary education in electrical / instrumentation or an electrical trade along with significant maintenance experience.  You will also have the ability to lead and direct a team.  
In addition to the technical and management experience, the personality and corporate culture fit of the candidate will be critical in the selection.

Other desirable attributes include:

  • Minimum 5yrs experience in an industrial manufacturing facility with pulp and paper experience being an asset
  • Expert in maintenance systems and overall manufacturing operations
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Worksafe BC policy and procedure
  • Strong project management skills
  • Experience with maintenance scheduling software is an asset
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Only candidates already eligible to work in Canada will be reviewed.