Overview
Maintenance First Line Supervisor III Jobs in Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada at Brunel
Title: Maintenance First Line Supervisor III
Company: Brunel
Location: Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada
Maintenance First Line Supervisor III
Location: Cold Lake, AB
Type: 1-year contract
Rate: $90/h
Brunel is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor (Level 3) to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations at a major energy facility. This role provides frontline leadership to maintenance teams, oversees contractors, and drives continuous improvement across maintenance and reliability activities. You will be responsible for ensuring maintenance work is executed safely, on time, and within budget while removing barriers, optimizing resources, and supporting emergency response readiness.
Key Responsibilities
As a Level 3 Maintenance Supervisor, you will:
- Lead and oversee maintenance teams and contractors to support safe, reliable, and profitable operations.
- Remove barriers to ensure maintenance and project activities meet cost, schedule, and performance targets.
- Collaborate closely with Planners and Schedulers to develop resource plans, validate cost estimates, and support work execution.
- Manage maintenance activities within budget, identify efficiencies, and prioritize work based on operational needs.
- Own and manage relationships with Maintenance & Reliability (M&R) and construction service providers.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across maintenance and operations.
- Participate as a member of the Site Emergency Response Team.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in a closely related maintenance leadership role.
- Extensive experience in operations, maintenance, or reliability within industrial facilities.
Behavioral Competencies:
- Adaptability
- Analytical thinking
- Collaboration
- Effective communication
- Courage of conviction
- Strong decision‑making
- Risk management
- Initiative and ownership
Technical Competencies:
- SSHE leadership in operations and maintenance
- Managing critical maintenance activities
- Maintenance planning & scheduling
- Turnaround planning
- Maintenance management systems
- Strong understanding of discipline design standards, codes, and safety criteria
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Fluent English communication (technical & business)
- Ability to assess alternatives, evaluate risks, and implement solutions
- Strong teamwork skills across internal and external groups
What We Offer
Brunel connects specialists like you with world‑class opportunities across the globe. With more than 100 offices in 42 countries, we support your career growth by matching your expertise with industry‑leading projects. Whether you're looking to advance your technical skills or take on new challenges, Brunel provides the platform to help you succeed.
About Brunel
With 50 years of experience in Oil & Gas, Mining, Renewable Energy, Automotive, Life Sciences, and Infrastructure, Brunel is known for partnering with the best in the industry. We deliver global recruitment and workforce solutions that help clients complete major projects safely, compliantly, on time, and at the highest quality. Wherever your career takes you, Brunel helps you get there.
