Crane Shop Mechanical Foreman

DP World • Vancouver, BC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

DP World (Canada) Inc. and the International Longshore & Warehouse Union Local 514 are hiring up to two (2) Crane Shop Mechanical Foremen for the Engineering & Maintenance department at our Vancouver terminal. For the terms and conditions related to this position, refer to the Collective Agreement between the Companies collectively known as the British Columbia Employers Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Ship and Dock Foremen Local 514. The successful candidate will be required to cover any shift on any day as per shift schedule to support the 24/7 operation. The successful candidate shall be required to perform normal administrative duties, as well as participate in other duties and projects with the Engineering and Maintenance department, as assigned.

Requirements

• Hold a valid Inter-Provincial or Provincial Trade Qualification certificate in the Heavy Duty Mechanic trade.
• 5 years of marine terminal mechanical maintenance experience.
• 3 years of experience at a modern container terminal.
• Considerable knowledge and experience in maintaining container gantry cranes, RTGs, container handlers, terminal tractors and other container and stevedoring equipment.
• Extensive experience with structural maintenance and structural maintenance repairs.
• Thorough knowledge of diesel engines, industrial hydraulics, gearboxes and power transmissions.
• Superior problem solving, troubleshooting and multitasking skills.
• Progressive attitude and skills in incorporating safety as a significant role in maintenance practices.
• Skills in prioritizing, planning and supervising maintenance work.
• Ability to manage maintenance personnel including conflict management, performance management and discipline.
• Excellent language skills, both written and verbal.
• Hold a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Previous supervisory experience with heavy industrial, unionized operations.
• High school diploma or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining container gantry cranes, RTGs, container handlers, terminal tractors and other container and stevedoring equipment.
• Structural maintenance and structural maintenance repairs.
• Prioritizing, planning and supervising maintenance work.
• Managing maintenance personnel including conflict management, performance management and discipline.
• Performing normal administrative duties.
• Participating in other duties and projects with the Engineering and Maintenance department, as assigned.
• Covering any shift on any day as per shift schedule to support the 24/7 operation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed