Maintenance and Distribution Supervisor - Jobs in Altona

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Position Summary:The Maintenance and Distribution Manager is responsible for maintenance of the company assets,leadership of the distribution system and the company safety program. This role involves interfacingwith suppliers, government, customers, engineers and employees. The role works closely with theProduction Manager, the Engineering department, and the water treatment plant employees. Theindividual should be knowledgeable of maintenance programs, the distribution system which includesbooster stations, reservoirs and pipelines. This person ensures, in conjunction with other plant anddistribution employees that all regulatory parameters are met within the distribution system and out ofcompliance instances are reported to the Office of Drinking Water. This role is also responsible to ensuresafety regulatory compliance is met, by ensuring a process is in place to train all employees onWorkplace Healthamp; Safety Regulations, audit for compliance and develop plans to meet anydeficiencies.Essential Functions of the Job:1. Maintenance of AssetsDevelop and implement maintenance systems for asset management to ensure plansare developed and implemented on a regular basis, while working with the DistributionCoordinator, Lead Operators, Operations Manager and Engineering. Some componentsare:a. Plant components such as generators, air compressors and membranes.b. Distribution components such as generators, pumps, and meters.c. Electrical components such as, VFDs, CPU and HMIsThis program would be initially introduced in the distribution system and later rolledout to the plants. This would include:o Document a listing of all equipment inventory.o Centralizing all equipment specification documents and manualso Identification of a preventative maintenance checks with frequencyo Identification of predictive maintenance devices (vibration and temperaturemeasurement, etc.)o Identify long term major equipment replacement plan.o Align with other resources on equipment standards.Purchase product from suppliers and ensure an excellent working relationship.Manage contractors working on the distribution network and support plants.Ensure auditing of backflow devices across the company and provide education.Support Plants and Distribution with maintenance work and during shutdowns.Create SOPs for maintenance work and shutdowns.Assist in setting and evaluating Asset management and maintenance budgeting and costtracking.Develop and implement systems for a pro active, end of life, replacement plans.Champion new initiatives for improved equipment life with plant and distributionresources.Investigate and recommend new or improved equipment or processes when needed.Identify a list of primary vendors (approved contractors) that supply products andprovide service/ maintenance.Ensure all external maintenance contracts are managed effectively (i.e.. generators)2. Provide Leadership for the Distribution DepartmentProvide supervisory, coaching and support for the Distribution Staff.Learn and understand the distribution system to enable complete back up to theDistribution CoordinatorPrimary ownership of the PVWC customer complaint programManage and participate in a rotating on call schedule for the distribution system.Ensure a system for distribution locates is in place and effectively executed.Support for the PVWC service connection, water connection, community planning andMSTW requests owned by Engineering Department.Ensure weekly collection of all distribution samples are completed.Ensure adequate response to emergencies when they occur.Ensure the appearance, mechanical, and electrical operation of the booster stations andAltona office is maintained.Ensure a good standard of housekeeping in maintained in all areas of your responsibility.(Office, truck, booster stations and storage building next to office.)Ensure daily report information is entered in a data program and analyze for trends.Ensure reports and other documentation required by the Drinking Water Office arecompleted.Ensure an office filing system is maintained so that information is available on aresponse basis for public access.Work with other employees to identify and resolve any problems within the waterplants and distribution system.Ensure Advisory Notification System is maintained for immediate communication to ourcustomers on any interruption in service or water quality issues.3. SafetyEnsure a Safety Management System is maintained for the organization. (My SafetyAssistant On-line System or own manual system)Ensure a Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are developed and aligned on withplant Lead Operators.Working with the Safety Committee Members and active employee input, maintainand improve the exiting safety systems, such as inspections, training, documentationand committees, to ensure a proactive approach and that any deficiencies are foundand followed up on.Coordinate training and testing regarding safety (online, classroom, fit testing forexample).Work with employees to ensure investigations of any Safety Incident are completeddocumented and shared with employees.Monitor and communicate any changes to the regulations.Represent PVWC as the main contact with Workers Compensation of Manitoba andWorkplace Healthamp; Safety Branch and 1 Life Safety. Ensure positive relationship withthem.Identify and monitor spending of safety budget.4. Personal Developmentamp; Other DutiesEnsure up to date on latest technology of water distribution, safety, asset managementand water treatment.Monitor new developments through magazines, blog participation and use of socialmedia.Attend conferences and training on annual basis to be current on new developments.Support other employees during absence or overload situation.Backup to Operations ManagerBackup to Distribution CoordinatorEnsure a good working relationship and rapport with PVWC employees, customers andsuppliers, to effectively deliver excellent service to our communities.Represent the corporation on outside boards, at conferences, etc. (in a positive light).Help at the WTP when needed.Support other office employees when overloaded.Provide regular communication of your initiatives to management and companyemployees.Participate in Leadership Meetings.Promote the team concept to work together safely and have fun.Other duties as assigned by Operations Manager.5. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Good written and verbal communications skillsExperience in working in a changing environment.Experience as a team player.Ability to work with people at all levels.FlexibilityA positive and proactive safety attitudeAbility to analyze data and create reports.Ability to develop processes and implement systems.6. Education and Experience:Willing to obtain Water Distribution Class 3 Certification.Engineering technology diploma degree, trade ticket or equivalentwater plant/distribution system experience an asset.Public speaking experienceComputer skills (Word, Power Point, Excel, etc.)Valid drivers licenceWorking Conditions:In an indoor office environment with sitting for extended periods of time, with some walking around theoffice. Also, driving to 3 plants and throughout the distribution system is required. Required to dophysical work to assist plants and distribution in upsets, failures or regular maintenance. Some travel inCanada for meetings and training.