Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Maintenance Manager, this working foreman position oversees all aspects of the mechanical maintenance program.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervises, schedules, assigns, evaluates and tracks the work of staff assigned relating to all aspects of the mechanical maintenance program for the plant.
• Performs the work of assigned staff, as required.
• Assists the Maintenance Engineer with budgeting for the program.
• Assists the Maintenance Engineer with defining and prioritizing maintenance work.
• Provides training, leadership and conflict resolution to employees in the maintenance work unit.
• Participates in weekly meetings with Maintenance Engineer to discuss weekly job planning and prioritization.
• Assists with the identification and development of standard operating practices.
• Assists with development and management of work order and preventative maintenance system.
• Demonstrates safe work practices by leading daily tool-box safety meetings, following job safety plans and conducting safe work observations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements

• Possession of a Saskatchewan Journeyperson Industrial Mechanic, Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic, Journeyperson Plumber, or Journeyperson Welder Certificate.
• Successful completion of Modules 1, 3, and 6 of the Maintenance Manager Professional Certification Program
• Five years journeyperson experience, including two years’ water or wastewater industry experience and two years' supervisory experience.
• An equivalent combination of supervisory experience and education may be considered.
• Successful completion of the Construction Safety Officer (CSO) training program, within two years after the date of hire.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, valid, recognized first aid and CPR certificates.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver's Licence

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Considerable knowledge of practices related to the care and operation of equipment and materials used in mechanical maintenance.
• Knowledge of safety procedures associated with working with hazardous products, including knowledge of confined space procedures and WHMIS.
• Ability to work with hazardous chemicals, such as ammonium hydroxide, lime and chlorine.
• Ability to operate large equipment such as forklifts, skid-steer loaders and tractors.
• Ability to perform duties in a safe and efficient manner while maintaining a clean work site.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties.
• Skill in the use of a computer with word-processing, spreadsheet and other data-processing software.

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