Maintenance Operations Manager

AFD Petroleum Ltd. • Edmonton, AB

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Operations Manager is the accountable owner of the company’s maintenance operating system, ensuring maintenance functions as a structured, predictable, and measurable program that supports fleet reliability, safety, and operational readiness. Working cross-functionally with Maintenance Planning, Dispatch, Transport, Branch Operations, and HSE, this role oversees preventative maintenance programs, inspection readiness, workflow governance, capacity planning, and standard repair time discipline. The position leads through systems and leadership development coaching Crew Leads, clarifying decision rights and escalation pathways, and ensuring maintenance performance is driven by clear processes, compliance, quality standards, and continuous improvement rather than informal coordination or individual effort. At AFD, our corporate culture reflects our ongoing commitment to both our customers and our people. We believe that people are our greatest asset, and as such, we promote a safe and friendly workplace, encouraging open communication, teamwork, and personal growth. Our team is essential for our success now and in the future.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years’ experience working in a supervisory mechanic-related role.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, and e-mail required.
• Management and/or supervisory experience.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Heavy-Duty Mechanic is an asset.
• Red Seal Journeyman Heavy-Duty Mechanic Certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the company’s maintenance operating system, including SOPs, preventative maintenance programs, inspection planning, and workflow governance.
• Ensure disciplined use of maintenance systems (e.g., Business Central, Samsara, SiteDocs) to support visibility, compliance, and decision-making.
• Establish and maintain a structured preventative maintenance program to support fleet readiness and regulatory compliance (including CVIP planning and tracking).
• Monitor maintenance workload, backlog, and staffing capacity; establish escalation thresholds when demand exceeds available resources.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Standard Repair Times (SRTs) to improve planning accuracy, capacity forecasting, and shop predictability.
• Review SRT variance reporting to identify tooling gaps, training needs, repeat defects, and workflow inefficiencies.
• Lead and coach Crew Leads by clarifying decision rights, prioritization frameworks, and escalation pathways.
• Ensure maintenance and operations alignment through structured coordination with Dispatch, Transport, and Branch leadership to support planned and visible unit downtime.
• Oversee maintenance-related safety and compliance outcomes, including FLHA discipline, incident investigations, corrective actions, and training/ticket tracking.
• Review and approve maintenance-related purchase orders and invoices within budget authority; monitor maintenance cost trends and vendor performance.
• Establish and maintain backlog reporting, downtime tracking, and maintenance performance metrics to support data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure all equipment released from the shop meets safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to increase uptime, reduce reactive work, and improve system predictability.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

• Health benefits- medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, AD&D – because we believe in taking care of yourself.
• Employee fuel discount.
• Paid orientation & training.
• Personal/Sick Paid Days and lunch & learn every month.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees