ABOUT THE ROLE

Reports to: President

Exergy is seeking a Fabricator Facility Manager in Calgary, Alberta with 15+ years of practical experience in fabrication, assembly, welding, planning, scheduling, QA/QC of fabrication and assembly. The ideal candidate will bring a broad understanding of fabrication knowledge, planning and QA/QC to the team with a desire to execute in an agile project environment. As a secondary focus this role will also serve as our Safety Lead within the organization with a primary focus on our fabrication and assembly facilities. This is a full-time employment opportunity, with the option for a contractor-based position if preferred.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

At Exergy, our work is often challenging yet fulfilling. We pride ourselves in thinking outside the box, offering unique problem solving and sound technical expertise, while exhibiting agility in project execution. The key responsibilities are as follows:

Operations & Manufacturing

• Oversee Fabrication Operations: Coordinate all stages of the fabrication process, from initial planning to final assembly or installation. This includes: coordinating activities for the team, setting up work areas; operating machinery and ensuring efficient production flow.
• Interpret Technical Documents: Read, interpret, and build from blueprints, construction drawings, sketches, or specifications to guide fabrication activities and ensure accuracy.
• Scheduling and Planning: Early engagement in design projects that will move to production. Develop production plans, schedules, and workflows; coordinate resource allocation, including materials and equipment, to meet deadlines and project requirements.
• Inventory and Procurement Management: Support the project procurement coordinator to track inventory levels, procure necessary materials, and optimize supply chain processes to avoid shortages and control costs for shop materials and supplies.
• Coordination and Communication: Liaise with project manager, project team, fabricators and contractors; provide technical expertise, prepare quotes or estimates, and resolve operational issues.
• Resource Allocation: Ensure effective use of resources with accountability to maintain high team utilization and support project management to steward budget & schedule compliance.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, implement lean manufacturing principles, and support efficiency enhancements in fabrication methods.
• Reporting and Documentation: Prepare reports on production progress, dashboards, and key metrics; facilitate training and maintain records for compliance and performance tracking.
• Hands-On Support: Perform fabrication tasks as needed, including welding, machining, or assembly, to support team efforts and meet urgent deadlines.

Health and Safety Leadership

• Safety Culture: Leading daily or weekly safety briefings (toolbox meetings), enforcing PPE requirements, and ensuring emergency response is well planned and put in Place. Work in a safe manner always and report all health and safety incidents and concerns in Workhub.
• Hazard Identification and Mitigation: Identifying potential project hazards on the fabrication floor, performing routine safety inspections, and conducting incident or near-miss investigation.
• Quality Control and Compliance: Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures, conduct inspections, and ensure all work complies with safety regulations, industry standards, and customer specifications.
• Asset Reliability: Overseeing the preventative maintenance program of all facility infrastructure, equipment, tools, and machinery.

Team Leadership:

• Workforce Planning: Lead and supervise a multi-disciplined team of fabricators, assign tasks, provide training, and monitor performance to maintain quality, productivity, and safety standards. Includes mechanicals, electrical, I&C, civil/structural, labourers, etc.
• Contractor Management: Managing subcontractors coming in, providing training as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

At Exergy, critical thinking and a passion for new technologies is part of our DNA. We are driven by a desire to help our clients advance their innovation initiatives and objectives. In this role, it is required to be technically proficient, proactive, detail oriented with a positive attitude and effective communication skills. Candidates for this position will possess the qualifications outlined below:

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 15+ years' experience in construction, fabrication and/or maintenance operations.
• Certifications or training in mechanical, instrumentation, or electrical fabrication/assembly.
• Site construction/operations experience.
• Ability to take initiative and drive actions to completion.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive client and project team relationships.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced work environment with multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Track record of strong health and safety performance while leading teams.

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits program.

PHYSICAL DEMAND & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This successful candidate must have position is a combination office / workshop environment located in Calgary, Alberta. Any additional site-specific training and certifications required will be provided.

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