Director, Mechanical Maintenance

Job Description

The Opportunity: Director, Mechanical Maintenance

Who we are

Yukon Energy is the primary generator and transmitter of electrical energy in the Yukon territory, operating within the Traditional Territories of Yukon First Nations. We take pride in our commitment to sustainability and collaboration with Indigenous communities across all our operations.

What you will do

As Director, Mechanical Maintenance, you will:

• Organize, direct, and evaluate the work of Managers and Supervisors in Property & Projects, Mechanical Operations, Plant Operations, and Job Planning.
• Oversee all Mechanical and Operator department responsibilities, including water conveyance assets and the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system.
• Provide leadership and management to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of mechanical systems supporting power generation, transmission, and distribution.
• Assist the VP Operations with departmental planning, goals, budgets, objectives, and programs.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Resource Planning on system operations and improvements.
• Coordinate activities with other departments within the EAM system.

What you need to succeed

• Relevant engineering degree (in Canada), eligible for registration in Yukon, or equivalent education and experience and at least 10 years of related experience in progressively more responsible management positions, preferably in hydro and / or diesel power generation, transmission and distribution and the SCC.
• Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer, eligible for registration in Yukon.
• A proven track record and commitment to safe procedures and encouraging a safe work environment.
• Excellent management track record with specific accomplishments in directing budgets and strategic planning and to provide effective recommendations as a member of the executive team.
• Excellent team building skills to direct department activities and work effectively with peer executive directors in achieving department and corporate objectives.
• Excellent skills relating to communications, human relations, negotiations, strategic operational and financial planning, and problem solving.
• Proven written and oral communication skills to develop and present reports, position papers and proposals.
• Requires sensitivity to the political, legal, safety and environmental concerns facing the Corporation.
• Relevant experience overseeing and implementation of an EAM system.
• Computer skills to operate software programs related to word processing, spreadsheet, databases, electronic mail, Internet, etc.
• Requires the ability to adapt general policy directives into specific tasks, monitors the progress and initiates corrective measures to achieve the desired end result.
• Able to lead and work effectively in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment.
• A valid class 5 driver’s license and a valid first aid certificate.

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefit package.

What is in it for you

• Northern Allowance: $7,000.00 + 5% Base Pay added to Base Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package that begins the first day of employment
• 4 weeks of vacation leave, 4 weeks of sick leave, 40 hours of special leave
• Travel Allowances for employee and their spouse and dependent(s)
• Annual Wellness Subsidy
• Cell Phone Subsidy
• Flexible work arrangements / Work from Home options
• Relocation Assistance
• Training and Development opportunities
• Opportunity to be a part of something greater and help the Yukon