Manager, Facility Operations Full Time

About The Position

Requirements

• A Mechanical, Electrical, or 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate is required; a college diploma in one of these fields is preferred.
• At least 7 years building operations experience with at least 3 years of experience managing/leading a building operations team.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management software is required.
• Must possess a valid Individual License issued by the Government of Alberta.
• A valid driver’s licence is required.
• Excellent working knowledge of building automation and control systems is required.
• Proven operating and maintenance experience with HVAC systems, hot water boilers, ozone generation, LSS water filtration, electricity, pneumatics, hydraulics and BMS controls are required.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical and control systems.
• Experience with the service and maintenance of commercial kitchen food service equipment.
• Strong organizational and planning skills including the demonstrated ability to effectively multi-task, set priorities, manage time and schedules.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Comfort and ability to delegate tasks as appropriate with clear direction and providing team with opportunities and training to affectively complete assigned tasks
• Empowers employees as demonstrated by providing intentional opportunities for employees to take on new challenges in a supportive environment
• Encourage opportunities for staff member to learn and develop as an investment towards their success
• Project management skills as demonstrated by experience with leading concurrent projects, overseeing a budget, and working with cross-functional teams.
• An understanding of how businesses work, including adapting to shifts in the business environment along with the technological trends that can support operations.

Nice To Haves

• A college diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Power Engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages building operators and trades personnel to maintain facilities, structures and mechanical/electrical systems safely and efficiently, ensuring all regulatory and AZA requirements are met.
• Responsible for the execution of departmental priorities and work plans and participates in the development of branch priorities.
• Manages the facility operations budget including budget development, tracking and quarterly re-forecasting.
• Responsible for establishing and reviewing preventive maintenance schedules and related KPIs.
• Actively contributes to the development of annual capital project plans as they relate to facility operations.
• Responsible for managing & maintaining the building operations rounds schedule (Log check).
• Oversees the operation and management of the zoo’s building automation and control system JCI (Metasys).
• Addresses maintenance and repair issues as identified through the zoo’s work order system.
• Leads to the commissioning of mechanical systems as new buildings and/or exhibits are built or upgraded.
• Manages the operation and maintenance of the zoos aquatic life support systems.
• Provides and ensures on-call service in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Procures and manages the work of external service providers; negotiates and administers contractual agreements for operations work as required.
• Manages projects including but not limited to scope development, design development, tendering, awarding, contract development and construction services.
• Conducts performance reviews, coaching and mentoring; identifies training and education requirements as needed.
• Establishes and manages the Facility Operators work schedule to ensure coverage 7 days per week.
• Assists with the selection and qualification of preferred vendors, develops RFP scope of work and provides external contract management of out sourced services.
• Maintains a safe working environment for managers, staff, assets, contractors and Zoo animals including training and safety briefings.
• Fosters a team environment to fully support the strategic objectives of the organization using metrics to measure performance while focusing on continuous improvement.
• Additional training that may be required and provided by the Zoo includes; WHMIS, workforce orientation, vehicle operator training, zoonotic disease awareness, skid steer training, respiratory protection, pest control, ozone awareness training, lock out/tag out, hazard assessment & control, forklift training, fire extinguisher training, fall protection, confined space, Code Adam, boom lift training, asbestos/mold training and transportation of dangerous goods.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, vacation and flex days entitlement
• Flexible benefits plan, including a health spending account
• Employer matching RRSP program
• Discounts on food, beverage, and merchandise
• Participation in the Staff Pass Benefit plan