Director of Equipment and Assets

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  • Colombie-Britannique
  • Permanent
  • Temps-plein
  • Il y a 1 mois
DIRECTOR OF EQUIPMENT AND ASSETSThe Sutherland Group | British ColumbiaLocation: West Kelowna or Castlegar / Nelson / Salmo (BC)Regular travel to operating sites and project locationsABOUT THE ROLEThe Sutherland Group provides integrated service solutions for heavy industries supporting customers across forestry, civil, municipal/government, utilities, mining, and transportation. Our customers have diverse requirements, seek holistic and reliable solutions, are total-value driven, are safety focused, and understand the importance of sustainability and Indigenous relations.We are seeking a Director of Equipment and Assets to lead the strategy and execution of full-cycle asset management across operating companies BC Eco Industrial Services (bceco.ca) and Sutco Transportation Services (sutcotransportation.ca).You will be the owner of fleet and equipment strategy, standards, and execution—turning our mission into daily operating reality through systems, disciplined execution, and strong partnerships with Operations, Finance, Safety, and Vendors/Shops. You will lead a small team of direct reports and set clear expectations, priorities, and accountability across sites.MISSIONThe mission of our Asset Management Department is to:
  • Maximize team member experience
  • Provide the right equipment for each job
  • Ensure equipment is safe and compliant
  • Maximize uptime and productivity
  • Optimize total cost of ownership
KEY MEASURABLESYour leadership will be measured by clear, practical outcomes, including:
  • Lost production days due to unplanned equipment downtime (trend and root-cause reduction)
  • Timely, proactive communication with drivers and operators on equipment status, plan, and return-to-service timing
  • Repair and Maintenance (R&M) costs by division, normalized to production metrics (hours, km, ODMT, m3, etc.)
  • Strength of relationships with shops and key vendors (responsiveness, accountability, outcomes)
  • Total lifetime cost of ownership by asset class (purchase price or rental cost, insurance, R&M, less sale proceeds)
RESPONSIBILITIESYou will lead the full asset lifecycle across the Group, translating the mission and measurables into consistent execution. Key responsibilities include:
  • Enterprise asset strategy and governance: standards, policies, decision rights, and operating rhythm across divisions
  • Equipment planning and deployment: ensure the right equipment, attachments, and tooling are ready for each job—when and where needed
  • Safety and compliance: inspection discipline, documentation, certifications, and audit readiness across the fleet and equipment portfolio
  • Maintenance excellence: preventative and predictive programs that reduce unplanned downtime and improve availability
  • Inspections: schedule and coordinate commercial vehicle inspection programs (e.g., CVIP) and required certifications
  • Insurance: manage equipment-specific insurance and claims coordination across the fleet
  • Lifecycle economics: annual capital planning, replacement strategy, rebuild vs. replace decisions, disposals, and resale timing to minimize total cost of ownership
  • Vendor and OEM management: pricing, service levels, warranty recovery, and performance scorecards
  • R&M cost control and reporting: track and improve R&M per production metric by division and asset class; identify outliers and drive fixes with Operations and Shops
  • Technology enablement: CMMS and maintenance analytics, telematics/asset tracking, and KPI dashboards
  • Yard, shop, and tool control: organization, traceability, storage standards, and small-tool inventory discipline
  • People leadership: build capability, coach and develop leaders, and create consistent accountability across sites
  • Budgeting and forecasting: support annual budgets and monthly forecasts for maintenance, capex, and utilization performance
QUALIFICATIONSWe are seeking someone with the following qualifications:
  • Red Seal Journeyperson (Heavy Duty) is an asset, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 10+ years in heavy equipment, fleet, and asset lifecycle leadership (buy/sell, repair/maintenance, costing, utilization)
  • 7+ years leading teams in multi-site and/or multi-division environments
  • Proven ability to improve uptime and reduce downtime through systems and disciplined execution
  • Strong commercial judgment: ROI, replacement planning, rebuild vs. replace, vendor negotiation, and cost control
  • Comfortable with data, dashboards, and financial systems; able to translate metrics into action
  • Safety-first mindset with strong compliance discipline and documentation standards
  • Knowledge of transportation and civil construction industry practices, processes, and the associated equipment needs
  • Strong written and verbal communication; able to influence across Operations, Finance, and external vendors
  • Self-directed, results-oriented, and highly organized
  • Valid driver's license and a clean driver's abstract
WHAT WE OFFER
  • Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience
  • Pension Program with Sutherland Group matching contributions up to 100%
  • Extended health benefits program through a cost shared benefits plan
  • Confidential Employee & Family Assistance Program
  • Health & Safety Policy & Programs
  • A leadership role with real influence over safety, uptime, and cost performance
  • The opportunity to help build best-in-class asset management practices across a growing group
HOW TO APPLYIf you think there's a fit, we look forward to meeting you. Please apply with your resume and a brief cover note outlining your relevant fleet/equipment leadership experience.Visit our website to learn more about The Sutherland Group (thesutherland.group).The Sutherland Group is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including Indigenous Peoples, and are committed to building an inclusive workplace.

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