Mechanical Supervisor

About our client and the opportunity:

Our client operates mines in Canada, Finland, Mexico and Australia. Their operations continue to thrive and execute on the business strategy of delivering measured and responsible growth while maintaining high performance standards in health, safety, the environment and community development. This opportunity is with a Canadian site north of Timmins Ontario. This client offers chartered flights, accommodations, and meals for the 14 days working on their site and then provides you with the life balance of 14 days off to spend as you like. An excellent opportunity to get your foot in the door with this global mining organization as they begin their construction underground mining plans/projects at their existing surface mining productive site.

Job Responsibilities – Mechanical Construction Supervisor

• Manages project contractors by monitoring and controlling performance
• Meets operational standards by contributing construction information to strategic plans and constructability reviews; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; identifying construction management system improvements
• Meets project budgets and timelines by monitoring project expenditures; identifying variances; implementing corrective actions
• Accomplishes construction project results by contributing to project scope definition; estimating; enforcing standards and protocols; allocating resources; scheduling and coordinating contractor works; evaluating milestone assumptions and conclusions; resolving design problems; evaluating and implementing change orders
• Prevents orders and interruptions by complying with, and enforcing, the various regulations and codes
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures
• Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Post-secondary education in Mechanical engineering technology preferred; considerable experience in related field will be considered in lieu
• 5+ years’ experience in managing the execution of small to medium size projects
• Knowledge of project management techniques (i.e., critical path method, progress measurement and earned value technique) and experience in estimation, cost monitoring, analyzing and reporting is an asset
• A Millwright trades background will be considered an asset
• Good organizational skills are required with attention to details
• Ability to establish priorities and work under pressure to meet project deadlines
• Working knowledge of regular financial and procurement processes, preferably in construction or engineering projects is an asset
• Solid report writing, communication and presentation skills
• Effective problem-solving skills with a results-oriented approach
• Strong analytical skills
• Good work ethic and strong attitude towards safety
• Sound interpersonal and management skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a team of employees
• Knowledge of Ontario OH&S Act & Regulations is considered an asset
• Experience working at a remote work site is considered an asset

Interested applicants should email a resume to michelle@nesworks.com and we will discuss this opportunity further and answer any questions you may have.