Operations & Maintenance Coordinator

Operations & Maintenance Coordinator

This role is based in North Vancouver, BC (Onsite). Reports to Production Manager.

Compensation Range: $130,000 - $140,000 CDN (base salary only).

About the Position And About You

This position works closely with Operations and Maintenance departments to prioritize and coordinate operations activities to align with maintenance work schedules, maximizing maintenance efficiency and minimizing downtime.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Minimum 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate or be Registered as a Professional Engineer (Chemical preferred).
• Plant operating or process experience.
• Involvement with shutdown/turnaround planning.
• Maintenance planning and coordination experience.
• Collaborative approach to problem solving.
• Ability to balance competing priorities.
• Act independently and take initiative.
• Demonstrated leadership aptitude.
• Excellent problem‑solving, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.).

• Operations Coordination – 40%
• Act as the main interface between Operations and Maintenance to ensure strong communication, planning and scheduling of all maintenance activities.
• Jointly responsible with the Production Engineer for the development and management of Energy Control Plans (ECPs) for lockouts with greater than 5 locks.
• Prioritize production driven maintenance activities with the Maintenance Planner and Supervisors.
• Coordinate Operations activities to align with Maintenance work schedule to minimize plant downtime and maximize maintenance efficiency.
• Coordinate Operations activities with Process Engineering, Project Engineering and Contractor groups to ensure projects move forward.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the theory and operation of all equipment and processes.
• Maintenance Coordination – 40%
• Assist Maintenance Planner in determining priority of corrective work orders and develop weekly schedule.
• Coordinate daily maintenance with Shift Supervisors, Maintenance Supervisors, Maintenance Planner and Tradespeople.
• Work with Operations to ensure equipment is prepared for inspection as scheduled.
• Review the maintenance executable backlog and coordinate scheduling of value‑add jobs based on production plans and resource availability.
• Operations Support – 20%
• Jointly accountable with the Production Manager to ensure Operations' process and training manuals are up to date.
• Provide technical support in Accident/Incident investigations.
• Lead Energy Control Plan (ECP) development and implementation to support Maintenance activities.
• Assist in turnaround planning to support operations and maintenance.
• Promote the safety culture of the plant and be actively involved in all safety and environmental initiatives.
• Perform and document daily field safety reviews and audits.

• Work hours normally 7 AM to 4 PM alternating 4/5 days per week but may include on‑call duties.
• Must be able to lift or move up to 10 lbs occasionally.
• Specific vision requirements may include close vision.
• Must travel to all plant operating areas.
• Must wear required PPE, including full‑face respirator when required.
• Must be fit for duty.
• Must work in awkward or confining spaces, close proximity to operating or rotating machinery, elevated places, outdoor and noisy environment, and areas that are dusty or around potentially hazardous substances.

We embrace diversity, maximize results and provide a range of family‑friendly benefits, career growth opportunities and a supportive work environment. We encourage the creation of Employee Resource Groups and uphold an inclusive culture that values every employee’s unique background and perspective.