Maintenance and Engineering Manager

Full-time - Day Shift Welland, ON

Valbruna ASW Inc., the premier specialty steel-making facility located in Welland, ON, has an immediate requirement for the following position:

Maintenance and Engineering Manager

Valbruna ASW Inc. operates a dynamic and versatile facility and has a long and storied history in the steel-making business, with roots in Welland dating back to 1918. Our acquisition by Valbruna Italy combined with improvements in efficiency and production flexibility have placed us among the premier specialty steel producers in North America. However, the fundamental component to our success is our people. The expertise, commitment and adaptability of our team are our most valuable assets and will be critical to the achievement of our future objectives.

The Maintenance and Engineering Manager is responsible for overseeing all maintenance and engineering operations within a steel manufacturing environment. This role ensures the reliability, safety, and performance of all equipment critical to our steel-making process.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Maintenance and Engineering Manager’s duties & responsibilities include some of the following:

• Develops, implements, and manages a comprehensive maintenance and engineering program based on industry best practices, with an emphasis on equipment reliability and preventive/predictive maintenance
• Leads maintenance and engineering planning and scheduling of critical assets, coordinating budgets, timelines, and resources in alignment with organizational objectives
• Oversees inventory and procurement of maintenance supplies, equipment, and spare components in order to minimize unplanned downtime
• Supervises and communicates regularly with the maintenance and engineering team to ensure effective workflow, rapid response to equipment breakdowns, and continuous process improvement
• Ensures maintenance and engineering personnel are certified, trained, and equipped to work safely and efficiently in a high-pressure environment
• Participates in the hiring, onboarding, and mentoring of maintenance and engineering personnel, including tradespeople, and conducts performance evaluations based on job performance
• Maintains and updates SOPs and training materials, and ensures accurate documentation including technical drawings, project records, and maintenance plans
• Monitors, tracks, and reports maintenance and engineering metrics
• Oversees and enforces safety procedures, lockout/tagout program, and regulatory compliance specific to a steel manufacturing environment
• Coordinates and communicates closely with other areas including Operations, Environmental, and Facilities to align maintenance work and engineering solutions with production schedules and plant initiatives
• Serves as the primary technical advisor on maintenance and engineering matters and represents the Department in cross-functional meetings and decision-making processes
• Leads and supports capital projects and upgrades as needed
• Ensures compliance with all legislated and company safety policies and procedures. Ensures all regulations and standards relating to the Maintenance and Engineering Department are met at all times
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance, reduce costs, and support manufacturing practices
• Performs all other duties required to support plant performance and reliability
  
  

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications and attributes:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field
• Minimum five years of maintenance and/or engineering experience in a heavy manufacturing environment is preferred
• Previous managerial experience with a team of skilled trades in a unionized environment would be considered an asset
• Comfortable with working at heights, operating basic tools/machinery, and working directly in the field
• Experience and proficiency with basic office computer software and computer maintenance management system (CMMS) and ERP software such as Oracle
• Strong organizational, leadership and planning skills. Demonstrates the ability to manage time and schedule work effectively and efficiently
• Exhibits strong interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to analyze problems, delegate and collaborate within a team environment
• A strong willingness to work in a fast-paced, lean environment where adaptability, innovation and hard work are valued above all else
• Valbruna ASW Inc. offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package. If you would like to be considered for this role, please send your resume directly to the address provided with “Maintenance and Engineering Manager” in the subject line. We thank all applicants for their interest but can only commit to contacting suitable candidates.
• Valbruna ASW Inc. is a supporter of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities ACT (AODA) and is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the AODA. Accommodations will be provided to all applicants with disabilities during any stage of the recruitment process. Please include a summary of the accommodations required in your application e-mail.