Operations Manager

Waga Energy

. Ensure the performance, reliability, and safety of production units .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeShawinigan • CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and optimizing equipment performance. Proficient in leading teams, developing maintenance strategies, and conducting operational audits to enhance reliability and safety.

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Industrial Maintenance ManagementRegulatory ComplianceTeam LeadershipPerformance MonitoringPreventive Maintenance

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Hard Skills

Industrial MechanicsMaintenance Work Order ManagementKPI Definition and MonitoringTroubleshootingOperational Audits

Soft Skills

Team EngagementCommunicationProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Maintenance Management SoftwareHSE ProceduresPerformance Review Tools

Industry Keywords

Production UnitsPreventive MaintenanceCorrective InterventionsEquipment ReliabilityOperational Audits

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure the performance, reliability, and safety of production units
Lead maintenance activities and optimize operations
Manage the maintenance work order lifecycle: planning, scheduling, execution, and documentation
Ensure the availability of critical tools, consumables, and spare parts across all sites
Coordinate and supervise preventive maintenance, corrective interventions, troubleshooting, and equipment improvements
Lead and support regulatory, compliance, and third-party inspections
Develop and maintain a site monitoring program involving regular visits, performance reviews, and operational audits
Participate in start-ups, annual maintenance activities, and planned outages
Ensure compliance with budgets and contribute to their preparation
Collaborate with teams in Canada, France, and the United States to improve maintenance strategies, equipment design, and best practices
Create, update, and enforce operating and maintenance procedures
Define, monitor, and present KPIs related to maintenance, equipment reliability, and team performance
Ensure compliance with HSE procedures and regulatory requirements
Determine staffing needs, participate in recruitment, and onboard new employees
Manage and engage the team, set objectives, provide technical support, organize meetings, support skills development, and evaluate performance
Allocate tasks and travel based on expertise and workload
Coordinate task progress, manage workload schedules, anticipate roadblocks, and optimize processes
Work with the Director of Operations and Maintenance and serve as the liaison with other departments and support functions
Monitor performance indicators, conduct annual reviews, and ensure the team meets its objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Education in industrial maintenance or a related field
At least five (5) years of experience in industrial mechanics
At least two (2) years of experience in a supervisory role
Good physical fitness required (working at heights and handling loads)
Availability to travel to operating sites
Participation in annual maintenance activities
Strong English proficiency is essential for communicating with English-speaking employees, clients, and suppliers, as well as with colleagues at other subsidiaries

Benefits

Comp & perks

4 weeks of vacation from the date of hire, 5 weeks after 1 year of service, and 6 weeks after 3 years
11 statutory holidays plus 2 personal days
Comprehensive group insurance, with 75% of premiums paid by the employer, including disability, life, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement plan with employer contributions of up to 3%
Reimbursement of professional association membership fees
Flexible work schedule and hybrid work policy
In-house training opportunities to support your ongoing professional development
Employer-provided clothing and equipment when required
Fitness room, social club, coffee, table tennis, and foosball
Opportunities for career advancement within a growing international company