Maintenance & Facilities Manager
ESCO, A Division of Weir
Port Hope, Ontario
Onsite

Purpose of Role: The Maintenance Manager ensures machinery and equipment are running efficiently to achieve operational targets, transforming the maintenance culture from reactive to proactive with systematic problem-solving, reducing maintenance expenses, fostering a culture of Continuous Improvement within the department, and developing and mentoring direct reports to enhance departmental capabilities.

Why choose Weir:
Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of approximately 30 maintenance personnel (including mechanical, electrical, and support staff)

Create a culture and belief that all equipment failures are preventable

Improve equipment and machinery reliability measuring machine uptime as a key metric

Accelerate improvement within the maintenance program through the application of ESCO’s business system (QVS) and be the driver of QVS in the department

Build organizational capability in the application of lean tools specifically 6S, Process Management, TPMs, standardized work and rapid cycle improvements

Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

Highschool/ GED

Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered for candidates that have the ability to perform the objectives above

Qualified professional with significant practical experience within specific area of work

Experience leading in a union environment preferred

Experience of leading and motivating a team with day-to-day operational control over end results

Operates within clear adherence to existing procedures and schedules with a keen eye on safety and efficiency

High level of business and customer commitment expected

Benefits:

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Health / Dental / Vision Options

RRSP contributions

Paid Time Off in first year

Paid Statutory Holidays

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

#esco

#LI-BC1