Maintenance Superintendent

West Fraser is a leading diversified North American forest products company, Our Pacific Inland Resources team, located in Smithers, BC is currently seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of:

MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT

Reporting to the Sawmill Superintendent, this position is an advanced level position and part of the Pacific Inland Resources leadership team. In addition, you will also be responsible for high level supervision of the saw filing, electrical, oiler, cleanup and millwrighting crews. This position requires a strong background in maintenance and proven strong supervisory, leadership and safety skills.

Responsibilities include:

• Strong commitment to safety
• Provide leadership for the Maintenance department by being a role model in all areas including safety, working relationships, quality and training
• Utilize established performance management system to develop direct reports in the best interest of West Fraser (costs, overtime, absenteeism, employee performance)
• Improve uptime by identifying and managing downtime.
• Provide maintenance supervisors & planners with the tools and manpower to keep their area's equipment reliable
• Develop, implement, monitor and report on systems for: personnel development, system design, cost control and equipment availability

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Mechanical tradesman with 10 years of maintenance experience
• Must possess knowledge of maintenance management system
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Organized and accountable
• Financial planning & budgeting experience

Location Summary:

Smithers is a welcoming, small Northern BC town with stunning vistas in all directions. An abundance of outdoor activities including skiing, mountain biking, fishing, boating, camping and hiking attracts both locals and visiting outdoor enthusiasts. The downtown has an alpine feel which adds to the town's attraction and charm.

About West Fraser:

West Fraser is a leading forest products company. We are listed on the TSX, NYSE, and recognized for the eighth time, as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers. Our goals are straightforward - leadership through safety, profit, responsibility in communities, excellence in people and strength in products. West Fraser Timber has over 60 locations across Canada, the United States, and Europe.

We believe strongly in promoting from within and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company. West Fraser offers an excellent compensation package including a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and an outstanding pension plan.

West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin or any other protected legal characteristic.

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