Job Order Detail

Description

The Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute (PAMI) is an ISO 9001:2015-registered organization established in 1975 to provide a unique resource to both prairie farmers and agricultural machinery manufacturers. Today, PAMI has also evolved to also serve the needs of both the mining and transportation industries.

The Opportunity:
The Shop Lead will be responsible for the team who fabricates and supports project set up and execution of tests. The qualified candidate will collaborate extensively with others in the Project Management team to ensure projects are completed on time and on budget. Time would generally be split between people management and operational duties on a basis of ~25/75%.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervising staff by providing expertise, training, work, and guidance at a high level training capacity
Overseeing input into assigning the duties of shop staff to operate the department at an optimum level
Managing inventory levels and ensuring test equipment is optimally maintained
Managing relationships with contractors many of whom are local to Humboldt
Monitoring the preparation of budgets for the shop and managing it effectively
Procuring vehicles, shop equipment, building upgrades, etc.
Ensure that the shop is operated in a safe manner to protect staff, clients and bystanders

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Advanced knowledge of shop equipment use
General knowledge  supervisory skills, blueprint and work instruction reading/interpretations
Excellent organizational skills
Creative problem-solving skills

Credentials and Experience:
Diploma or certificate (technician or technologist) with 15+ years experience; or
University undergraduate degree in applicable area with appropriate designation with 15+ years experience; or
Journeyman Trade with significant experience