Director, Mobile Assets

Job Summary The Director, Mobile Assets is responsible for managing the fleet operational activities, supporting the various sectors within the Ocean Capital group of companies. The position provides overall leadership and direction for Ocean Capital’s fleet, including equipment specification, relationship management for equipment manufacturers, and managing equipment lifecycle with attention to the Total Cost of Ownership. The Director of Mobile Assets focuses on balancing the need of the internal customer for high availability of our equipment versus the cost of maintaining the assets. Travel to various provinces and locations is a requirement of the role. Responsibilities Oversee management of fleet maintenance departments including effective training and development of the team. Lead the strategic process to spec, order, deliver, and divest within the Fleet, in alignment with the needs of the business. Optimize equipment lifecycle for fleet assets. Own and implement fleet preventative maintenance plans. Institute proper preventative and proactive maintenance programs to increase equipment availability. Create and maintain internal relationships with business leadership across the Ocean Capital group of companies. Manage quarterly and annual key performance indicators (KPIs). Investigate downtime issues and warranty claims relating to equipment failures, making corrective action recommendations to operations as needed. Create and maintain external relationships with key suppliers and vendors. Additional duties as assigned. Technical / Business Requirements Post-secondary degree / diploma. 10+ years’ operational experience within managing light fleet and heavy equipment. 5+ years’ experience managing a team. Experience in the field of fleet optimization. Knowledge of fleet industry best practices. Proficient in producing management presentations. Leadership Requirements Intellectual Potential (IQ) Strong critical thinking skills. Detail-oriented. Motivational Potential (AQ) Assert self with confidence and professionalism. Driven to learn, grow, and progress. High personal and team output standards. Change Potential (AQ & CQ) Motivated by multiple initiatives and difficult challenges. Seek ideas and opinions from others. Prioritize, multi-task, and delegate, as appropriate, to meet targets. People Potential (EQ & SQ) Ability to adapt style to engage and inspire others. Exert influence and encourage team to achieve results. Communicate expectations and provide supportive feedback. As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, we offer a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP, and tax-free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational scholarships to dependents of employees, health & wellness programming, and team celebratory events. About Ocean Capital Ocean Capital Holdings Limited is a privately held company located in Saint John, NB with interests across a number of business lines, including broadcasting, real estate, construction, industrial distribution, and service. Our purpose is to have winning businesses and great people, all contributing to better communities. We unlock the potential of our businesses through imagination and a passion for winning, and we celebrate the uniqueness in each person. Our focus is on excellence and accomplishments. #J-18808-Ljbffr