We’re partnered with a rapidly growing, high-technology industrial services provider that specializes in delivering mission-critical compressed air systems to major manufacturing and processing facilities across North America. They are seeking a skilled Operations & Safety Specialist to oversee multiple satellite sites, ensure system reliability, and serve as the key operational point of contact for customers.

Position Overview

• Provide day-to-day operational and safety oversight of satellite compressed air facilities.

• Ensure systems meet performance, reliability, safety, quality, and efficiency goals.

• Act as the primary customer contact for operational updates, maintenance coordination, and performance communication.

• Support construction, commissioning, and maintenance work across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor system performance through on-site inspections and remote tools.

• Execute preventive, predictive, and proactive maintenance programs.

• Maintain compliance with environmental, safety, and quality standards.

• Coordinate with customer teams on production needs and maintenance scheduling.

• Schedule maintenance for compressors, dryers, pumps, valves, motors, electrical and instrumentation systems.

• Conduct routine system walkdowns to identify leaks, abnormalities, or operational issues.

• Plan and track PM tasks; ensure timely completion.

• Maintain a clean, professional facility environment.

• Respond quickly to call-outs to maintain compressed air supply uptime.

• Build and maintain strong vendor and contractor relationships.

• Follow Management of Change (MOC) protocols for system parameters and controls.

• Document maintenance tasks, hazards, inventory shortages, and performance notes in weekly reports.

• Travel to additional sites for construction, commissioning, or maintenance support.

Job Requirements

• Prefer Associate’s Degree in a technical field.

• Strong knowledge of compressed air systems, including centrifugal compressors, air dryers, instrumentation, and PLC/DCS controls.

• Practical understanding of electrical principles and safe electrical repair practices.

• Mechanical aptitude and experience with industrial equipment maintenance.

• Ability to use or quickly learn facility software systems (MS Office required).

• Strong written and verbal communication; comfortable interacting with customers and vendors.

• Up to 30% overnight travel required.

Additional Requirements

• Must pass pre-employment background checks and drug screening.

• Ability to read and interpret technical procedures; able to write reports and update documentation.

• Basic mathematical skills (percentages, proportions, area, volume).

• Strong reasoning skills in situations with limited standardization.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb ladders/platforms, use hands, reach, and operate a computer.

• Ability to hear abnormal equipment noises.

• Must wear required PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves).

• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts; moderate to high noise levels.

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