Position: Operations and Maintenance Coordinator

Primary Location: North Vancouver, BC (Onsite)

Reports to: Production Manager

Compensation Range:  $130,000 - $140,000 CDN

The range shown reflects the targeted pay scale. Actual pay within the range depends on work location and factors such as skills, experience, and education. Specific salary details can be discussed during the hiring process. Posted compensation reflects base salary only and excludes bonuses, benefits, pension contributions, and other incentives.

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About The Position And About You

This position is responsible for working closely with the Operations and Maintenance departments to prioritize and co-ordinate operations activities to align with maintenance work schedules in order to maximize maintenance efficiency and minimize downtime. This position will develop and/or revise procedures as required, as well as assist with development of Energy Control Plans (ECPs) to take equipment offline and develop workarounds as required to keep the plant operating safely while equipment is out of service. This position will also be responsible to assist in turnaround planning and critical equipment inspections.

What You Need To Be Successful

• Have either a Minimum 4^th Class Power Engineering Certificate or be Registered or be able to register as a Professional Engineer (Chemical Preferred).
• Have plant operating or process experience.
• Previous involvement with shutdown/turnaround planning.
• Previous experience with Maintenance planning and coordination
• Collaborative approach to problem solving.
• Ability to balance competing priorities.
• Ability to act independently and on own initiative.
• Demonstrated leadership aptitude.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel etc.)

Responsibilities

Operations Coordination– 40%

• Act as the main interface between Operations and Maintenance to ensure strong communication, planning and scheduling of all maintenance activities.
• Jointly responsible with the Production Engineer for the development and management of Energy Control Plans (ECPs) for lockouts with greater than 5 locks
• Working with the Maintenance Planner and Supervisors, responsible for the prioritization of production driven maintenance activities.
• Coordinate Operations activities to align with Maintenance work schedule to minimize plant downtime and maximize maintenance efficiency.
• Coordinate Operations activities with Process Engineering, Project Engineering, and Contractor groups to ensure projects move forward.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the theory and operation of all equipment and processes

Maintenance Coordination– 40%

• Assist Maintenance Planner in determining the priority of corrective work orders and developing the weekly schedule.
• Coordinate daily maintenance with Shift Supervisors, Maintenance Supervisors, Maintenance Planner and Tradespeople.
• Work with Operations to ensure equipment is prepared for inspection as scheduled
• Reviews the maintenance executable backlog and coordinates the scheduling of value-add jobs based on production plans and resource availability, including preventive and predictive maintenance items.

Operations Support – 20%

• Jointly accountable with the Production Manager to ensure Operations' process and training manuals are up to date.
• Provide technical support as a resource in Accident/Incident investigations
• Lead Energy Control Plan (ECP) development and implementation to support Maintenance activities.
• Assist in turnaround planning to support operations and maintenance
• Promote the safety culture of the plant and be actively involved in all safety and environmental initiatives
• Perform and document daily field safety reviews and audits

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Work hours are generally 7AM to 4PM alternating 4/5 days/week but depend heavily on plant requirements which include on-call duties.
• Physical Demands described here are representative and not all emcompassing:
  • must be able to occassionally lift and/or move up to 10 lbs
  • specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision
  • must be physically able to travel to all plant operating areas
  • must be able to wear all required PPE include full face respirator when required
  • must be "fit for duty"
  • must be able to work in awkward or confining spaces, close proximity to operating and/or rotating machinery, elevated placese, outdoor and noisy environment, and areas that are dusty or around potentially hazardous substances. 

What Chemtrade Offers You!

Embracing Diversity, Maximizing Results

 At Chemtrade we are committed to cultivating a work environment that embraces and values the unique qualities, skills, and experiences of every employee. We believe in harnessing the richness of diverse talents, ideas, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to drive our business forward, and see our diversity as one of our greatest strengths.

To foster an inclusive environment, we actively encourage the creation of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are open to all employees. These employee-driven groups provide platforms for employees to share their perspectives, contribute their ideas, and help shape our inclusive and respectful culture and provide vital platforms for employees to connect, share experiences, and celebrate their unique backgrounds and perspectives. Together, we strive to build a workplace that recognizes and celebrates the diverse voices within our organization. We recognize the value of Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s) in fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment. 

Additionally, we understand the importance of work-life balance and the well-being of our employees and their families.  That is why we proudly offer a range of family-friendly benefits, and opportunities for career growth and advancement. 

We are committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their lives and ensuring they can thrive both professionally and personally.  Join us and be a part of a company that values diversity, inclusion and the well-being of its employees

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