WELCOME TO VCNA!
We are St Marys Cement, part of Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA).
As the North American operations of Votorantim Cimentos, a global building materials and sustainability solutions leader in 11 countries, we are helping to make a positive impact and are transforming our world. We have a culture built on solid partnerships, long-lasting relationships, and opportunities for those who want to learn, grow and be part of a diverse and dynamic culture.
With solutions that include cement, ready-mix concrete, and aggregates, we help to build homes, highways, hospitals, buildings, bridges, and schools across the Canadian and U.S. Great Lakes region and Northeast United States. Our commitment to excellence can be seen in those who invest and believe in what we do, those who share their lives with us, those who trust in our deliveries and those committed to innovation and a sustainable future.
Every day, we have the chance to accomplish something new and you're invited to be part of it.
Summary/Job Scope:
The Electrical Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading, planning, and optimizing all electrical, instrumentation, automation, process control, and industrial IT maintenance activities at the cement plant to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of production assets. The role oversees unionized electrical and instrumentation trades, electrical supervisors, automation specialists, and plant control systems with accountability for preventive and predictive electrical maintenance programs, electrical asset reliability, process control performance, and compliance with occupational health and safety and regulatory requirements.
Working closely with Operations, Engineering, Mechanical Maintenance, Health & Safety, and Supply Chain, the Electrical Maintenance Manager drives continuous improvement initiatives, supports production targets, improves equipment reliability, and fosters positive labour relations in a unionized environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & People Management
- Lead and manage the Electrical Maintenance, Instrumentation, Automation, and Industrial IT functions, including supervisors, planners, technicians, electricians, instrumentation technicians, and unionized trades personnel.
- Promote a strong safety-first culture in compliance with the Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA) and company safety standards.
- Foster strong working relationships with Operations, Mechanical Maintenance, Engineering, contractors, and union leadership.
- Ensure fair, consistent, and respectful application of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) in collaboration with Human Resources and union representatives.
- Manage performance, attendance, training, development, and succession planning for direct reports.
- Participate in union-management meetings, grievance resolution, investigations, and disciplinary processes as required.
- Ensure employees maintain required technical competencies, certifications, and training related to electrical safety and control systems.
Electrical Maintenance, Automation & Reliability Strategy
- Develop and execute a comprehensive electrical maintenance and reliability strategy aligned with plant production, safety, and cost objectives.
- Oversee preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs for electrical distribution systems, motors, drives, instrumentation, control systems, substations, and process automation equipment.
- Lead electrical reliability initiatives, root cause failure analysis (RCFA), asset lifecycle management, and continuous improvement programs.
- Ensure reliability and uptime of PLCs, DCS systems, process control networks, instrumentation, and critical plant automation systems.
- Coordinate plant control systems strategies in alignment with corporate automation, cybersecurity, and IT standards.
- Support modernization efforts and implementation of new technologies that improve reliability, productivity, and equipment performance.
Planning & Scheduling
- Ensure effective planning and scheduling of electrical and instrumentation maintenance activities to minimize downtime and optimize labour utilization.
- Coordinate major shutdowns, outages, and electrical capital projects, including contractor management and execution.
- Review work orders, prioritize critical tasks, and ensure maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently, and to quality standards.
- Collaborate with Operations and Mechanical Maintenance teams to balance maintenance requirements with production demands.
- Utilize the CMMS to plan, schedule, track, and analyze maintenance activities, work backlog, and reliability performance.
Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance
- Ensure all electrical and instrumentation work is completed safely and in accordance with Ontario OHSA requirements, Electrical Safety Code requirements, and company policies and procedures.
- Champion compliance with Lockout/Tagout/Try Out (LOTOTO), arc flash prevention, energized work procedures, confined space entry, and working-at-heights requirements.
- Participate in investigations of incidents, near misses, equipment failures, and electrical hazards and implement corrective actions.
- Support environmental compliance objectives through reliable operation of emission monitoring, process control, and environmental systems.
- Ensure contractors and employees adhere to all applicable safety standards and regulations.
Budgeting & Cost Control
- Develop and manage the electrical maintenance and automation budget.
- Control maintenance costs through effective planning, inventory management, contractor oversight, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Monitor departmental expenditures and ensure budget compliance.
- Support capital planning by identifying equipment risks, obsolescence concerns, and reliability improvement opportunities.
Continuous Improvement & Engineering Support
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to electrical reliability, safety, process optimization, and maintenance efficiency.
- Support or lead capital projects involving electrical infrastructure, automation upgrades, process controls, digitalization, and reliability improvements.
- Analyze equipment performance trends and recommend technical, operational, or design improvements.
- Benchmark maintenance and reliability practices against industry standards and best practices.
- Support energy management and power optimization initiatives to improve operational efficiency and sustainability.
Note: Duties and responsibilities listed above may evolve to meet business, operational, and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications:
Education and/or Designations:
- University degree or college diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation Engineering or a related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility is considered an asset.
- Licensed Industrial Electrician (442A) or Construction and Maintenance Electrician (309A) designation is considered an asset.
Experience:
- Minimum 8-10 years of electrical maintenance experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment such as cement, mining, steel, aggregates, or similar industries.
- Proven leadership experience managing maintenance teams in a unionized environment.
- Demonstrated experience with electrical distribution systems, instrumentation, automation, and industrial process controls.
- Experience supporting major shutdowns, outages, electrical projects, and lifecycle asset management.
- Experience with PLCs, DCS systems, variable frequency drives (VFDs), power distribution equipment, and industrial networks.
Skills:
- Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, automation, and process control technologies.
- Excellent leadership, communication, coaching, and labour relations skills.
- Solid understanding of Ontario OHSA requirements and industrial safety regulations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CMMS software (SAP PM, Maximo, or equivalent).
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Budget management and cost control expertise.
- Effective project management and contractor management capabilities.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced industrial environment.
- Knowledge of industrial cybersecurity principles and control system architecture is considered an asset.
Work Environment:
- Industrial manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, heat, and heavy equipment.
- Physical effort for this role has been rated Moderate-Intermediate (meaning physical activity (e.g. standing, walking, working in an awkward or constrained physical position or confined/restricted space) can be up to 50% of the workday.
- May require overtime or off-hours work during shutdowns or emergency situations.
- On-site presence required.
Organizational Structure:
This position:
- reports directly to the Plant Manager and/or their designate.
- provides leadership and direction to:
- Electrical Supervisor(s)
- Automation and Control Systems Specialists / Electrical Reliability Engineer or Coordinator
- Instrumentation Technician(s)
- Unionized Electrical and Instrumentation Trades (Electricians) through supervisory staff.
The Electrical Maintenance Manager has functional authority over electrical maintenance, instrumentation, automation, process control, and industrial IT maintenance standards and priorities while ensuring alignment with site leadership, corporate policies, cybersecurity requirements, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Being part of VCNA is being part of building famous landmarks such as Toronto's CN Tower, Roy Thompson Hall, Maple Leaf Gardens and the Darlington Nuclear Station and Ryerson Centre, St. Regis Chicago and 150 N. Riverside, Louis High-Speed Rail in Chicago and more
- Opportunities to collaborate with teams around the globe and growth opportunities in different areas
- Training, professional development
- Access to Employees Resource Groups (ERGs), including SheBuilds, which fosters mentorship, leadership development and community support
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): confidential support for you and your family (CAN)
- Flexible work environment with options for remote work
Salary Range: $101,164.66 – $151,746.99
(Offers will be based on qualifications, experience and education, which will determine where a candidate will fall in line with the above wage range)
OUR PEOPLE
We care about people - all people. At VCNA, we take safety, health and wellness seriously. We're dedicated to giving our employees a safe workplace, our neighbors a safe environment and our customers a high-quality and safe product. Safety first -and always!
Our VC Way reflects who we are, inspiring us to unite our culture and be our best: Our Way of Being: ethical and respectful, Our Way of Working: together with excellence and Our Way of Thriving: with the courage to transform.
INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
We have a results-oriented culture that values being open, honest, and authentic. It's part of our DNA. We are continually expanding our diverse and inclusive team by providing opportunities for everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability or economic status - a workplace where you can express your individuality and be your best self!
