Supervisor, Production and Maintenance

Messer Americas • Trail, BC

13h • CA$84,893 - CA$113,279 • Onsite

About The Position

Messer is the largest privately held industrial gas business in the world, and a leading industrial and medical gas company in North and South America. We offer over 125 years of expertise in industrial, medical, specialty and electronic gases. Messer delivers quality gases, related services and technology via an extensive production and distribution network. Health and safety, sustainability practices and environmental protection are core Messer values that are embedded in our daily operations.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 Years (Bachelor's Degree) - Type: industrial/plant operations/maintenance experience
• Physically able to perform all duties required which may involve among other things, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing ladders, and lifting and carrying loads of up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb to heights 200 ft above grade and work effectively.
• Reside within a reasonable distance of plant.
• Valid driver's license with good record.
• Math – basic algebra, fractions/percentages, unit conversion
• Personal computer proficiency (Internet, word processing, spreadsheets), and other software used by the company.
• Knowledge of Messer Management Processes.
• Strong organizational ability.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal abilities to support mentoring/coaching activities.
• Aptitude for Project management/Change management.
• Capacity for Crisis Management skills – damage control, tradeoffs, etc.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with relevant Occupational Health and Safety regulatory standards.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to interpret engineering and electrical drawings to include P&IDs and One Line Diagrams.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree Preferred - Discipline: Engineering or Technical College Degree or equivalent formal education and certification related to a technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Manage site compliance to management systems; Serve as Safety, Health, Environmental and Emergency Coordinator, QC Designee, Document Manager, and Corrective and Preventative Action administrator.
• Ensure all changes to equipment or procedures follow EMOC procedure.
• Ensure the HWP process, Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) and energy isolation procedures are adhered to by all employees and contractors.
• Manage all waste streams leaving site(s) to comply with government regulation and the requirements of Teck Metals.
• Manage storage of all hazardous materials at site(s) in accordance with government regulations.
• Host internal and external audits: utilize Intelex (Company HSE Management System) to execute, document all corrective actions issued to the site from Audits and Incidents review (when applicable).
• Maintain site security and orderliness.
• Planning and execution of major and minor plant maintenance activities including management and oversight of contractors.
• Ensure all equipment condition monitoring parameters are reviewed and within limits.
• Ensure spare parts are available and inventories are accurate.
• Oversee planned and unplanned maintenance activities.
• Provide turnaround scopes to scheduling, sales, reliability group etc. as required.
• Maintain current the Site Contingency Plan information.
• Maintain a Shutdown and Turnaround work list and schedule.
• Manage the efficient use of downtime.
• Responsible for reliable plant operations
• Execute the production plan – interface with the ROC (where applicable) and the national scheduling center (NSC) (where applicable).
• Inventory management of bulk liquid storage and backup units at the site(s).
• Ensure work instructions are adhered to.
• Act as process expert and know when to escalate problems to Area, Regional or Central levels.
• Ensure compliance with corporate standards and best operating practices.
• Work effectively with organization support groups to improve reliability and costs.
• Manage payroll and personnel issues.
• Assist with hiring operational staff for the facility.
• Manage employee training and growth through computerized training programs and performance management process.
• Manage change, encourage capability, motivate staff, development and foster teamwork within the plant.
• Ensure all employees, contractors and visitors are appropriately trained.
• Timely and accurate entry of information required to invoice the customer.
• Accept On-call duty as required.
• Follow all Quality Control requirements to ensure a quality product is delivered to Messer’s customers. Meet regulatory requirements (where applicable).
• Assist Area Manager with managing customers relationship; Act as point of contact for day-to-day operational issues with customers (customer liaison - including tonnage invoicing data collection).
• Promote customer focus amongst staff.
• Manage customer reporting process (if applicable).
• Provide technical support to commercial account representatives.
• Assist Area Manager with planning budget(s) and controlling variable costs.
• Perform benefit analysis for decisions.
• Meet or exceed performance indicators.
• Oversee and facilitate key maintenance activities through Messer (SAP) and required customer interfaces including: Work orders, Parts procurement, Inventory process.

Benefits

• Excellent paid vacation available in first year including personal days.
• Competitive pay rate ranging from $84,893 and $113,279 with comprehensive benefits and competitive pension plan.
• Opportunities for career advancement through training and development opportunities with tuition reimbursement program.
• Employees can refer talent and earn!
• Access to exclusive discounts on several products and services across Canada.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager