Equipment & Yard Operations Manager

Manager of Equipment and Yard Operations

Full-time, Permanent

Nisku, AB

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About us:
Michels Canada is a nationally recognized general contractor in energy, infrastructure and power construction based in Nisku, Alberta, with offices in British Columbia and Ontario. We are part of the Michels Family of Companies.

The Michels Family of Companies is a privately owned global construction company with operations across North America, Australia, Singapore, and Germany. It is headquartered in Brownsville, Wisconsin, USA.

The Manager, Equipment and Yard Operations provides leadership to ensure Michels Canada’s equipment fleet and yard operations are safe, efficient, and reliable in support of project delivery across the organization. This role is responsible for the planning and coordination of equipment allocation, maintenance strategy, inventory management, and yard operations, with a strong focus on optimizing cost, utilization, and equipment availability.

In this role, you will lead teams and collaborate across the business to establish clear expectations and foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. You are responsible for ensuring equipment is effectively positioned, maintained, and available when needed, while balancing day-to-day operational demands with long-term asset performance and financial objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and promoting a strong safety culture for all employees, vendors, and customers and following all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Identifying and communicating workplace hazards and correcting or seeking assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
• Lead equipment and yard operations, including allocation, warehousing, inventory control, yard management, and transport coordination to support operational needs
• Manage and develop staff through recruitment, training, performance management, workforce planning, and employee relations
• Oversee equipment lifecycle management, including procurement, deployment, maintenance planning, utilization, replacement, and disposal
• Ensure equipment reliability through preventive maintenance programs and coordination of repairs, minimizing downtime and service disruptions