Equipment Maintenance Manager
Morgan Construction & Environmental Ltd
- Edmonton, AB
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Champion a culture of safety excellence by upholding corporate safety programs and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Oversee incident investigations, timely notifications, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
- Conduct and verify safety meetings, workplace inspections, and job safety documentation (JSA/FLHA).
- Ensure subcontractors maintain up-to-date safety documentation and certifications.
- Serve as a key member of the management team, driving strategic planning, business growth, and operational alignment for the maintenance function.
- Lead decision-making through cost/benefit analysis, resource optimization, and alignment with company-wide objectives.
- Develop and manage annual budgets for labor, parts, supplies, contractors, and major repairs; monitor variances, provide monthly updates, and implement cost-control measures.
- Identify and execute cost-saving initiatives, set internal spending thresholds, and approve expenses in accordance with corporate policies.
- Optimize asset utilization through fleet cycling strategies, equipment retirement planning, and maximizing recovery value.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, business partners, and internal stakeholders; chair weekly or biweekly meetings with primary partners to ensure business alignment.
- Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing team aligned with company values and safety culture.
- Conduct performance reviews, provide career development pathways, and ensure all training and certifications are current.
- Promote cross-training, mentorship, and succession planning to maintain a resilient and adaptable workforce.
- Foster collaboration between maintenance, field operations, and project management teams to ensure seamless execution of company goals.
- Oversee daily maintenance operations, ensuring optimal equipment availability through preventive maintenance, work order systems, and planned repairs.
- Participate in project start-up meetings to align equipment planning with schedules and project scope.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes, reliability, and efficiency across the department.
- Collaborate with external vendors (e.g., Finning) on warranty management, component planning, and equipment health monitoring.
- Plan and oversee major equipment repairs, shop rebuild programs, and warranty or parts core returns.
- Review and ensure completeness of PM plans, repair logs, rental inspections, and deployment packages.
- Monitor and control parts and labor expenditures to stay aligned with budget targets.
- Lead strategic planning for fleet upgrades, replacements, and major overhauls to support project demands.
- Develop disciplined reporting processes for service activities, safety metrics, and operational performance.
- Maintain action logs from operational and vendor meetings to ensure follow-through on commitments.
- Represent the department during quarterly operations and maintenance meetings, providing clear updates on performance, strategy, and priorities.
- Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive leadership experience within a maintenance environment, preferably within the heavy civil industry.
- Post-secondary education in Business strongly preferred, Civil / Mechanical Engineering will be considered.
- Strong understanding of applicable environmental and occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations.
- Advanced in Microsoft Excel experience with strong overall knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, or similar project management tools.
- An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered an asset.
- Demonstrated commitment to delivering exceptional service to both internal stakeholders and external partners.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, with the capacity to effectively convey information to diverse audiences.
- Proven leadership capabilities, with a strong focus on coaching, mentoring, and developing team members.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work.
- Strong ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously.
- Strategic thinker with a tactical approach to problem-solving, consistently meeting quality, cost, and scheduling objectives.
- Skilled at building and maintaining strong working relationships across diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Willingness to travel to worksites to build relationships and ensure maintenance department is effective.