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Site Technical Manager (Fourth Class Power Engineer Certification or BES 1 or 2 - NS)

Dexterra -
Halifax, NS

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Job details

Full-time
$65–$70 a year

Qualifications

CMMS
HVAC

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Company Description

WHO ARE WE?

We've been serving Canadian clients for over 75 years. The companies that began independently and now form Dexterra Group have an outstanding record of supporting the infrastructure and built assets that play a vital role in our society and helping our clients achieve higher performance and productivity. Powered by passionate people, we bring the right teams with the right skills together – offering both experience and regional expertise so companies can operate their day to day, confidently and successfully.

Job Description

Please note: this role is physically located in Halifax and requires local residence.

We are seeking a Site Technical Manager to oversee the daily operation and maintenance of multiple facilities. This hands-on role is responsible for ensuring building systems operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure that contractually agreed quality, audit, compliance obligations are met within the contract and delivered to the client’s satisfaction.
Ensure quality work is being performed safely by staff and contractors
Coordinate external contractors work for a variety of repairs and maintenance projects
Can accurately estimate the labour, material and equipment required to complete maintenance and repair works
Assists in organizing and maintaining technical information, regulatory compliance records, licensing and certifications to meet all federal, provincial and municipal building codes.
Assists managing the maintenance management software (CMMS)
Provides verbal and written reports as requested
Review quality/safety procedures to ensure that there is adequate control of the quality/safety elements and facilitate as necessary to progress and close out any issues
Support the Site Manager to ensure that the contract development embeds quality/safety behaviors, culture and performance.
Create/Develop the supporting Quality/ Safety Toolkit for the contract, including assessment of areas of common failure to initiate and implement preventative and corrective action.
Give timely and accurate information about relevant quality/safety, audit, and compliance related risks and issues and escalate when appropriate
Liaison for all internal and external audits
Ensures compliance with all SOW and operating procedures.
Interacts with client or users around specific work efforts and deliverables
Supports delivery of quality and health and safety policy and standards

Qualifications

Must be able to obtain a secret level security clearance with defense Canada under the Government legislation
BESO I or II, SMT, Fourth Class Power Engineer (NS certified), or equivalent.
HVACR and refrigeration licensing (HRAI, ODP) as applicable.
Experience in commercial or institutional building operations.
Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and BAS systems.
Ability to obtain required security clearance (Canadian citizenship required).
Minimum 3 years of experience required

Additional Information

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Be part of an industry that's more important than ever!
Employee Referral Program!
Career advancement opportunities.
Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing!
Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader.

Additional Information

Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request.

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