Executive Equipment Director

Job Summary

As Director of Equipment you will play a key role in the alignment and harmonization for equipment across Colas Inc. Collaborating with local company equipment teams, you will develop strategies and practices that increase equipment performance and efficiency.

Main Responsibilities

Improve Equipment and Shop Performance & Efficiency

• Oversee team of managers dedicated to the support of all aspects of asset reliability. 
• Analyze Shop P&L for all Colas Inc. divisions, as required
• Develop a comprehensive training program for maintenance technicians, asset managers and equipment operators. 
• Facilitate asset reliability program implementation for Colas Inc. companies, working with local equipment managers and teams.
• Working with local company equipment managers to develop a 3 &10-year CAPEX plan budget for Colas Inc.
• Lead dashboard evalaution for consolidation and enhancement across multiple functional areas, in collaboration with the data team. 
• In collaboration with local equipment managers review division CAPEX priorities and define the CAPEX priorities for Colas Inc. Processes
• Working with local equipment manager and Colas USA, define common processes for Colas Inc., Maintenance, CAPEX, Rental, etc.
• Support the construction equipment and heavy truck RFQ process and establish TCO. 
• Lead and facilitate equipment and resources sharing between divisions, working with Colas Inc. and Equipment managers to create efficient solutions.
• Safety Working with local divisions, coordinate safe work practices and procedures.
• Review safety incidents in shop or involving equipment, when required, work with equipment managers to build action plans to minimize chances of re-occurrence
• Implement new safety procedures and work practices.

• Support M&A due diligence process. 

Education And Requirements

• B.S. or equivalent experience in mechanical, industrial or civil engineering strongly preferred.
• 15-20 yrs prior experience in manufacturing and construction equipment preferred.
• Ability to compile, process, and analyze large amounts of data and convert into information to help make business decisions.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Work with the utmost concern for safety for self and others.
• Management training or experience in asphalt, aggregate, terminal plants and/or road construction operations.
• Strong business and financial savvy.
• Strong digital literacy including excel, word, outlook, power point etc.