Louisiana-Pacific Corporation Looking for Supv, Mechanical II at Fort St. John, BC Full Time

LP Building Products is a leading global manufacturer of engineered wood products. At LP, creating new solutions for building is who we are. Since we pioneered our first engineered wood product, we’ve been continually creating better products to fit the changing needs of the building industry.

LP’s values-driven, positive culture creates an environment where talented and hardworking people thrive in a safe, ethical, fun, challenging and rewarding place to work. For more than 40 years, we’ve developed careers and provided advancement opportunities in the building products industry.

Job Purpose

To oversee mechanical maintenance department, diagnose equipment failures and repair problems as they arise. To supervise, coordinate and lead employees and activities within the Mechanical Maintenance Department in the areas of preventative and predictive maintenance.

We’d love to meet you if…

… you’re energized by big challenges and creating a plan to meet the challenge

… you enjoy working with others to deliver great work

… you’re innovative and looking for a values-driven, positive culture and environment

In this position you will have the opportunity to:
Ensure safety of all employees and contractors working in operating unit or department by driving continuous improvementtowards a true safety culture

Ensure compliance with all standards and programs (safety, environmental, quality, maintenance and manufacturing policies andprocedures) within area of responsibility

Drives continuous safety, quality and environmental improvement through active participation and leadership with employees.

Supervise and develop mechanical maintenance department personnel, including training, performance management andscheduling activities

Develop self and staff to ensure personal and professional growth

Schedule and assign preventative/predictive maintenance: including working with hydraulics, electrical, pneumatic, powertransmissions, welding, machining, maintenance of rolling stock, fabrication, vibration analysis, balancing, alignment, oil analysisand non destructive testing (NDT)

Work with Supply Management to manage inventory of spares and critical spares according to site business plan and engage withkey suppliers to optimize cost savings opportunities for the department

Prepare departmental reports for internal distribution

Supervise construction, installation, modification, troubleshooting and repair of equipment including EOM and Cap-X projects.

Recommend and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product

Work cooperatively with other departments, vendors and regulatory agencies to meet plant objectives, diagnose complexequipment problems, meet plant goals and manage department budget

Participate on multi-function site business team and establish and manage department budget

Maintain and manage equipment file system including: mechanical drawings, vendor manuals and information and changedocuments

Lead and participate in process improvement, cost reduction and continuous improvement projects

Maintain knowledge of industry-wide technological developments

What do I need to be successful?

5+ years’ predictive/preventative maintenance systems experience

Demonstrated supervisory or lead experience

Or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position

Demonstrated knowledge of plant equipment, operations and predictive/preventative maintenance systems

Knowledge of continuous operation manufacturing process and improvement process

Knowledge of safety, health, and environmental rules, laws, requirements, and applicable LP Programs

Demonstrated ability to use computer and supporting software for communication and analytical functions

Proven budgeting and financial analysis skills

Ability to read and interpret blueprints

Bonus Points If You…

Associate’s degree/Technical Diploma or vocational certificate preferred

Interprovincial Red Seal in a related field preferred (Canada)

Education

Associate’s degree/Technical Diploma or vocational certificate preferred

Interprovincial Red Seal in a related field preferred (Canada)

LP offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and programs including health and welfare benefits, career mobility, tuition reimbursement, volunteer opportunities, profit sharing and more.