Mechanical Workshop Supervisor
- QC, Canada
On-site
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Workplace
- On-site
- Experience
- More than 8 years of experience in a similar role;
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Reporting to the Maintenance Director, the incumbent will be responsible for supervising all prefabrication, maintenance, repair, modification, certification, and calibration activities related to equipment and tools, ensuring their use is safe and efficient. The role includes managing internal and external resources, as well as overseeing maintenance operations carried out both in-house and through subcontractors.
**The internal title for this position is Team Lead. What you will do
• Plan and supervise the maintenance team’s activities according to priorities and requests from job sites and asset managers.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise all maintenance, repair, modification, and equipment fabrication activities under your responsibility.
• Manage all resources within the maintenance group, which may include buyers, mechanics, laborers, and welders.
• Maximize resource utilization by ensuring proper task allocation across all available resources.
• Plan equipment maintenance work in collaboration with the Maintenance Planner, in accordance with equipment manufacturers’ recommendations.
• Coordinate with the Certification/Calibration Technician on certification and calibration activities for equipment located at the maintenance center or on job sites.
• Review and communicate to job sites the costs of repairs recharged to projects (operational breakage due to negligence or misuse of equipment).
• Provide recommendations and justifications for the renewal of equipment and tools.
• Enter data into the company’s integrated management software.
• Prepare budgets for major fabrication, maintenance, modification, and repair interventions.
• Conduct research to identify suppliers and subcontractors.
• Review subcontracted service invoices, ensuring costs are properly allocated.
• Plan and coordinate all safety meetings and report relevant information.
• Monitor periodic inspections and equipment certifications in collaboration with the Maintenance Planner and the Certification/Calibration Technician.
This role could be for you if you have
• A DEP (vocational diploma);
• More than 8 years of experience in a similar role;
• At least an intermediate level of English;
• Strong people management skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team;
• Extensive knowledge of equipment in at least one of the following areas: earthmoving, deep foundations, lifting equipment (cranes), or marine equipment (tugboats and/or barges). • RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
• Hybrid work model for corporate roles
• Employee stock ownership program
• Career growth through real development opportunities
• Transit pass reimbursement - get to work for free
• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one
For the past six years, we've proudly held the distinction of being one of Canada's Top 100 Employers. Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work. If this speaks to you, apply for this role or connect with one of our recruiters to learn how we can support you throughout the process.
**The internal title for this position is Team Lead. What you will do
• Plan and supervise the maintenance team’s activities according to priorities and requests from job sites and asset managers.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise all maintenance, repair, modification, and equipment fabrication activities under your responsibility.
• Manage all resources within the maintenance group, which may include buyers, mechanics, laborers, and welders.
• Maximize resource utilization by ensuring proper task allocation across all available resources.
• Plan equipment maintenance work in collaboration with the Maintenance Planner, in accordance with equipment manufacturers’ recommendations.
• Coordinate with the Certification/Calibration Technician on certification and calibration activities for equipment located at the maintenance center or on job sites.
• Review and communicate to job sites the costs of repairs recharged to projects (operational breakage due to negligence or misuse of equipment).
• Provide recommendations and justifications for the renewal of equipment and tools.
• Enter data into the company’s integrated management software.
• Prepare budgets for major fabrication, maintenance, modification, and repair interventions.
• Conduct research to identify suppliers and subcontractors.
• Review subcontracted service invoices, ensuring costs are properly allocated.
• Plan and coordinate all safety meetings and report relevant information.
• Monitor periodic inspections and equipment certifications in collaboration with the Maintenance Planner and the Certification/Calibration Technician.
This role could be for you if you have
• A DEP (vocational diploma);
• More than 8 years of experience in a similar role;
• At least an intermediate level of English;
• Strong people management skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team;
• Extensive knowledge of equipment in at least one of the following areas: earthmoving, deep foundations, lifting equipment (cranes), or marine equipment (tugboats and/or barges). • RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
• Hybrid work model for corporate roles
• Employee stock ownership program
• Career growth through real development opportunities
• Transit pass reimbursement - get to work for free
• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one
For the past six years, we've proudly held the distinction of being one of Canada's Top 100 Employers. Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work. If this speaks to you, apply for this role or connect with one of our recruiters to learn how we can support you throughout the process.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Mechanical Workshop Supervisor at Pomerleau will plan and direct the maintenance team's work based on job site priorities, and manage mechanics, welders and other staff. They will also budget repairs, review subcontractor invoices, coordinate equipment inspections and certifications, and run safety meetings.
Requirements
Candidates need a DEP vocational diploma, more than 8 years of experience in a similar role, intermediate English, strong people management skills, and extensive knowledge of earthmoving, deep foundations, cranes or marine equipment.
Skills
- Maintenance planning
- Equipment repair
- Equipment fabrication
- Equipment modification
- Equipment calibration
- Equipment certification
- Preventive maintenance scheduling
- Resource allocation
- People management
- Team leadership
- Subcontractor management
- Invoice review
- Cost allocation
- Budget preparation
- Supplier research
- Safety meeting coordination
- Inspection monitoring
- Integrated management software
- Earthmoving equipment knowledge
- Deep foundation equipment knowledge
- Crane knowledge
- Marine equipment knowledge
- Welding oversight
- Equipment renewal justification
Benefits
- RRSP with employer matching
- Hybrid work model
- Employee stock ownership program
- Career growth opportunities
- Transit pass reimbursement
- Four weeks of vacation from day one
Categories
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- maintenance supervisor
- workshop supervisor
- mechanical maintenance
- equipment repair
- equipment fabrication
- preventive maintenance
- equipment calibration
- equipment certification
- subcontractor management
- budgeting
- construction equipment
- earthmoving equipment
- deep foundation equipment
- cranes
- marine equipment
- tugboats
- barges
- team lead
- safety meetings
- integrated management software
Seniority
Senior
Perks
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Stock or equity
- Transit support
Tools
- Integrated management software
Languages
- English