Manager, Plant Operations

Position: Manager, Plant Operations
Department: Facility Operations & Engineering
Reports to: Director, Arena Operations

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Manager, Plant Operations ensures the efficient and cost-effective operation of the facility. Key responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day ice operations, HVAC, refrigeration plant and building preparations for all events at Rogers Arena. The incumbent will make recommendations for new systems, additions, repairs, and replacements and will ensure that health and safety requirements are met. The Manager, Plant Operations is also responsible for supervising five full-time Building Operators and contracted services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(Other duties may be assigned as required)

• Responsible for ice installation, maintenance, and removal
• Schedule and follow up on preventative maintenance tasks for mechanical, HVAC, refrigeration, and other operational equipment within the building
• Complete reports relating to ice quality, mechanical, and refrigeration operation
• Represent the Engineering department as Building Operations Management during events
• Initiate, develop, and manage the work order and preventative maintenance system for all equipment.
• Manage the annual budget for assigned operating systems (i.e. HVAC, refrigeration plant, etc.)
• Monitor and evaluate revenue and expenditures status on an on-going basis, preparing budget summaries and analysis as required
• Manage a team of Building Operators in a pro-active and professional manner, striving for 100% employee satisfaction
• Provide input to the capital budgeting process
• Provide input in developing department operating procedures manual and ensure procedures are adhered to within department
• Liaise with Event Services and Game Entertainment departments to ensure event requirements are supported
• Provide back-up support for vacation and other relief for team members

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 6-8 years of experience in ice maintenance and related ice-making equipment operations
• At least five years of experience in a supervisory role at a multi-purpose facility
• Must possess a Fourth-Class Power Engineering Certificate or Refrigeration Operator Certificate
• Completion of formal training including pressure vessels and refrigeration
• Experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of a physical plant of comparable size and complexity in a computerized control environment
• Strong and proactive supervisory skills in a unionized environment
• Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety practices associated with the area of facility maintenance and operations
• Strong administrative and computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office
• Outstanding time management skills including the ability to prioritize clients, projects, and resources

Vancouver is one of the most diverse cities in the world and Canucks Sports & Entertainment strives to create a workforce that is inclusive, equitable, and represents our beautiful, unique community. We value unique perspectives, ideas, and creativity that support a diverse, inclusive, respectful, collaborative, and fun work environment. Canucks Sports & Entertainment is committed to building and supporting a diverse team.

This role will remain open until filled.