Senior Fleet Maintenance Manager
- Vancouver, BC
- 115.000-150.000 $ par an
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure the Company’s vessel fleets are ready and safe to operate during the fishing and charter seasons. Key deliverables include: liaising with regulatory bodies, vessel management, coordinating maintenance, implementing best practices to enhance operational efficiency, and staying current with industry regulations and trends.
This role requires a dynamic individual with strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving.Duties and Responsibilities:
- In conjunction with the team, develop and implement effective fleet management strategies to ensure vessels are ready for all fishing opportunities.
- Oversee and ensure accurate and timely preventative maintenance work for the fleet is scheduled and completed.
- Provide support services to Managers and Skippers on the fishing grounds, including emergency vessel repairs.
- Develop operational and capital expenditure budgets for company vessels.
- Track the repair and maintenance costs; prepare monthly vessel reports for senior management.
- Analyze maintenance costs and provide recommendations on optimal fleet utilization and replacement.
- Ensure all Company vessels comply with Federal and Provincial legislation, including Transport Canada and Work Safe BC rules and regulations.
- Follow up on all insurance claims for the fleet and assist with vessel sales as needed.
- Promote a safety culture within the department and ensure all safety policies/procedures are followed.
- Assist in purchasing new and used equipment and parts. Maintain records for inventory stored at multiple locations.
- Oversee work being performed by external repair and maintenance contractors.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date vessel maintenance records and logs.
- Adapt, review, and change department processes and procedures for the better.
- Requirements:
- Minimum 8-10 years of related experience in marine maintenance.
- Strong business knowledge of marine operations, North American transportation regulations, and fleet maintenance planning, processes, and procedures is required.
- Class 1 Marine Engineer certificate or a Degree in Marine Engineering or equivalent is an asset, but not required.
- Project management experience/certification is an asset.
- Strong technical knowledge and mechanical aptitude are required.
- Sound judgment, hands-on approach to problem solving, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to effectively respond to complex and ever-changing business needs.
- Proficiency with MS Office (including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Strong financial and business acumen.
- Strong English language skills, both verbal and written, suitable for a multi-cultural working environment.
- Work Environment – dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive, where no two days are ever the same!
- Diverse Team – a multi-ethnic and multi-generational team at all levels of the organization.
- Learning and Development – an organization that values, encourages, and supports learning.
- Mentorship – the opportunity to be mentored by leaders in the food manufacturing industry.
- Compensation – a competitive compensation package which includes a commitment to performance-based bonuses and pay increases.
- Career Progression – excellent opportunities for growth, learning, and advancement as part of the company’s succession plan.
Annual Salary: $115,000 – $150,000, commensurate with education, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience
Office Hours: 8 am – 4.30 pm; Onsite, flexible start and end time
Annual Vacation: 4 weeks
Benefits: Extended Health, Dental, Group RRSP, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Travel Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).