Crane Manager - Mechanical
P&O Ferries View all jobs
- Vancouver, BC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Ensure that the requirements of the working shift are fully met in an efficient and safe manner in accordance with safety regulations and health and safety policies.
- Oversee the overall efficiency of crane mechanical operations, including co-ordinating the various activities of different groups to maximize the efficient utilization of manpower, equipment and resources and ensure the safe, reliable and cost effective operation of all equipment and assets.
- Enable the best possible level of communications within the shift team.
- Manage personnel, including hiring, training, discipline and off-boarding, to ensure that the Company's needs and requirements are adhered to.
- Ensure safe working practices are adhered to and promote safety in all aspects of the maintenance process.
- Drive a performance management culture within the team ensuring that staff meet their targets in line with the business needs.
- Positively advance agreed upon initiatives, propose new initiatives and adopt a sense of continuous improvement.
- A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, experience with a Red Seal Mechanical Trade certification would also be considered.
- Self-starter with a positive, hands-on approach and the ability to work in a high-pressure environment as part of a team to meet operational and engineering needs/deadlines.
- Proven commitment, reliable work history and flexibility to meet requirements of a 24/7 operation.
- An excellent manager of people with well-formed motivational skills, including solid negotiation, influencing, change management and labour relations skills.
- Exceptional communication and organisational skills, including the ability to work with all departments and levels.
- Sound judgement and analytical thinking that enables decision making, with ability to manage projects and prioritize and manage timelines.
- Ability to build and maintain good working relationships and achieve buy in and ownership to quality standards/ initiatives.
- Comprehensive understanding of container terminal equipment and maintenance requirements, this includes thorough knowledge of modern reliability and maintenance best practices, including IT-based asset management systems.
- Good working knowledge, including troubleshooting skills with diesel engines, gearboxes and hydraulics, and training or general experience in structural maintenance.
- Advanced computer skills, including MS Office, computerized maintenance management systems and industrial control software.
- Fluent in English.
- Previous Canadian work experience or experience working directly with Canadian industries.
- Competitive salary and annual bonus
- Generous vacation time with paid flex day and volunteer days
- Comprehensive health & dental benefits starting on day one
- Annual health/lifestyle spending account
- Defined contribution pension plan
- Employee wellness initiatives
- Internal training & learning opportunities
- Professional development support