Senior Manager, Maintenance

Job Description

The Senior Manager, Maintenance is responsible for the strategic oversight and management of maintenance to ensure maximum operational availability, reliability and safety of the equipment and facilities.

In This Role, You Will

• Lead by example in the delivery of safe work practices and ensure the continual identification and management of hazards to reduce accidents and injury, including incident investigation and implementing corrective actions.
• Develop strategic objectives for the Maintenance team that will create value in line with the company’s vision.
• Provide maximum operational availability, reliability and safety of equipment and facilities within budget and through application of best DP World business practices and knowledge sharing.
• Provide leadership and create a rewarding team based culture for the maintenance team, including mentorship and development of staff.
• Ensure the safest, most economic and efficient maintenance and repair methods and working practices are d eveloped and implemented throughout the engineering function.
• Investigate and apply new maintenance techniques and processes to enhance equipment and facility performance.
• Provide technical expertise for equipment and facilities safety and in support of the procurement process for operational and maintenance equipment.
  
  

What You Bring To This Role

• Post-secondary degree in Engineering or a related field
• Comprehensive hands-on experience in managing maintenance area of a container terminal operation.
• Extensive experience in CHE maintenance (both mechanical and electrical) and facility maintenance.
• Previous experience of successfully managing a large, unionized workforce.
• Thorough knowledge of modern reliability and maintenance best practices of the container terminal business, including IT-based asset management systems.
• Proven leadership skills with ability to build relationships across all levels and functional areas of the organization, engendering trust and integrity.
• Demonstrated ability to foster positive relationships both with and among team members, while motivating, developing and encouraging staff to positively contribute to business goals and objectives.
• Strong business acumen and bottom-line orientation as it relates to decision making that impacts the organization.
• Ability to strategically plan, analyze, implement and review a variety of projects and assignments.
• Fluent in English.
• Previous Canadian work experience or experience working directly with Canadian industries.
  
  

No phone calls or agencies please. DP World Fraser Surrey is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview, testing and pre-employment medical examination. To be eligible for hire, you must be legally entitled to work in Canada and must successfully obtain a Marine Transport Security Clearance.

If you are looking for a dynamic work environment, competitive employment conditions and an opportunity to test your abilities, we invite you to blend your talent with our know-how.

Deadline to apply is November 1, 2024 by 3:00 pm PST.

About Us

We are the leading provider of smart logistics solutions, enabling the flow of trade across the globe. Our comprehensive range of products and services touches every aspect of life.

We're a global network of; 181 business units in 64 countries across six continents. From marine services and inland terminals to industrial parks as well as technology driven customer solutions.

Wherever we operate, we integrate sustainability and responsible corporate citizenship, striving for a positive contribution to the economies and communities where we live and work.

Our dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 56,000 employees from 64 countries are committed to bringing every customer and partner unrivaled value.

We do this by building and growing long lasting relationships – with governments, shippers, traders, and other stakeholders along the global supply chain.

We think ahead, anticipate change and deploy industry-leading technology to create the smartest, most efficient and innovative trade solutions, while ensuring a positive and sustainable impact on economies, societies and our planet.

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief.

By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this or other job vacancies.

About The Team

The Largest Multi-Purpose Marine Terminal on the West Coast of North America. Located in the Greater Vancouver Area of Surrey, BC, DP World Fraser Surrey is the largest modern, multi-purpose marine terminal on the West Coast of North America. Since 1962, our terminal has been serving the need of our customers with our variety of services including container, breakbulk, project cargo, forest products and bulk. We are only a 2-hour vessel transit from Pacific Ocean access and have excellent proximity to highways, railways and industrial areas. Located just 25 KM from the US border and with 50,000 feet of rail our terminal is an efficient rail and road solution in the Vancouver gateway. Combined with our six berths we are an exceptional choice for North American Market access.

Joining DP World means joining a people-oriented company. You will be amongst great colleagues, enjoying a relaxed environment that values your contributions. We pride ourselves on our openness, approachability, excellence in safety and customer service and our commitment to growth and innovation. We also offer top-notch benefits and perks, including an extensive extended health benefits plan, lifestyle spending account, pension with employer contributions, retirement savings plan, and support for professional development. On top of that, we realize it takes world-class people to run world-class operations, so we offer competitive total compensation packages.