Job Description

Mechanical BMG Supervisor - Finishing Line

Location:

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

Industry:

Steel Manufacturing

Division:

Maintenance (Base Maintenance Group)

Type:

Full-Time, Permanent

Schedule:

Monday to Friday, Day Shift (approx. 8 hrs/day incl. unpaid lunch)

About Client:

Our client is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of steel pipe products and related services for the world's energy industry and other industrial applications. At our Sault Ste. Marie facility, we're growing our operations and seeking experienced hands-on leaders to join our world-class team.

Position Overview:

The Mechanical BMG Supervisor - Finishing Line is a key member of the Base Maintenance Group (BMG), responsible for ensuring equipment reliability through preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, project execution, and root cause analysis.


You will lead a small team of millwrights and work closely with operations to keep the finishing line running safely, efficiently, and sustainably. The ideal candidate is a mechanically minded leader with strong hands-on knowledge of hydraulic systems, motors, gearboxes, and heavy machinery--and a passion for proactive maintenance in a complex industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead day-to-day mechanical maintenance activities on the Finishing Line Supervise a small crew of millwrights; coach and mentor to ensure safe, efficient work Plan, schedule, and execute preventative and predictive maintenance Troubleshoot mechanical issues across complex systems (hydraulics, VFDs, gearboxes, etc.) Oversee repair work, breakdown response, and root cause failure analysis (RCA) Coordinate shutdown activities, ensuring timelines, parts, and resources are in place Work with operations and engineering teams to drive continuous improvement Maintain documentation, work orders, and reports (SAP exposure an asset) Participate in on-call rotation (approx. 1 week/month); some weekend work as needed

Qualifications:

Required:


5+ years of mechanical maintenance experience in heavy industry + (steel, pulp & paper, mining, oil & gas, etc.) Strong hands-on knowledge of: + Hydraulic systems + Large gearboxes, motors, pumps
+ Mechanical schematics and system diagrams
Proven leadership experience in a plant or project environment (formal or informal) Experience executing preventative maintenance and RCA Ability to work independently and lead by example Strong safety mindset and communication skills Valid driver's license
Preferred:


Experience in steel manufacturing Familiarity with SAP or similar CMMS Trade Certificate (433A Millwright) OR Post-secondary education in Mechanical Engineering/Technology

Work Culture & Team Structure:

Join a plant with a strong technical backbone and growth focus Directly support the Finishing Line--a critical area for product delivery Report to BMG Maintenance Manager Collaborate closely with Operations, Reliability, and Engineering teams * On-call rotation shared with other area supervisors (approx. every 4 weeks)