Chief Operating Engineer

Candidates must have their permanent resident status or Canadian citizenship

Bachelor of Engineering degree

The candidate is required to possess the 1st class operating engineer ticket and operate in a first class plant for more than 5 years.

Must possess experience working in a unionized environment

Must have a valid driver's licence and a car

We thank all candidates for showing interest in this role; however, only retained candidates will be contacted.

ABOUT THE ROLE :

The Chief Operating Engineer will be a key member of the Burlington Operations team, responsible for safe management, operation and maintenance of the facilities.

Our client is seeking a hardworking individual who is passionate about their work.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBIITIES :

Take all measures necessary to manage, operate and maintain a plant in a safe condition and notify the General Manager of the measures taken.

Ensure that an accurate record of matters that may affect the safe management, operation and maintenance of the plant is made and maintained at all times

Review, update and redirect the operational plan to accommodate changes to facilities role and forecasts.

Identify risks, hazards or contravention and take actions to address deficiencies.

Make every effort to meet performance expectations, keeping the General Manager informed as required, including advising of any variances in expected output in a timely manner.

As per section 15 of the Operating Engineers regulations, authorize, approve and be responsible for all maintenance, repairs or work performed within the plant or in connection with associated equipment.

Approve and be responsible for any changes to the original designed process to ensure achievement of objectives and compliance with law and corporate requirements.

Identify to the General Manager current or potential problems with the quality of processes, products or work outputs. Advise the General Manager on improvements.

Review plant production spreadsheets and computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) dashboard summary and provide comments in case of any operation excursions and maintenance backlog.

Annually prepare capital and operating budgets and monitor expenses to ensure budgets are adhered to.

Report on progress of capital projects and operating expenses on a monthly basis.

Manage the procurement of all purchases required for the plant.

Develop and implement plans to integrate new infrastructure to the existing system.

RELATIONSHIPS (INTERNAL / EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS) :

RELATIONSHIP WITH PLANT EMPLOYEES :

Ensure that a qualified operating engineer or operator is on duty as the shift engineer or shift operator of the plant at any time any equipment in the plant is operating.

Ensure that a qualified operating engineer or operator is on shift to operate the plant and is providing the required supervision for each installation or group of installations that is operating.

Maintain discipline among the persons employed in the plant who are under his or her control or supervision.

Direct, supervise and train shift engineers, shift operators and operating assistants, as the case may be, in their work duties and responsibilities for the safe operation and maintenance of the plant.

Manage staff, interview, select and hire, discipline, etc. adhering to the provisions of the collective agreement.

Monitor employee vacation and absences and take appropriate action such as making arrangements for rehabilitation programs.

Make decisions and / or recommendations with respect to staff related matters including salary, staff changes, progressions, transfers, promotions and disciplinary issues.

Provide ongoing coaching and feedback. Provide or make arrangements for training.

RELATIONSHIP WTH CONTRACTORS AND CONSULTANTS :

Manage the safety of contractors working in facilities according to The Company's Contractor Safety Management Program.

Decide to terminate a project or dismiss any individual or contractor who fails to comply with the Company's HSE guidelines.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE :

Bachelor of Engineering degree

The candidate is required to possess the 1st class operating engineer ticket and operate in a first class plant for more than 5 years.

Ability to recommend and implement strategies, plans, policies and procedures for the operation and maintenance of the facilities.

Strong problem-solving skills in diagnosing operating impact to any issue and finding root causes to equipment and / or system failures

Experience in managing plant operating and maintenance Key Performance Indicators and completing projects on time and on budget

Ability to work in a dynamic environment which requires a high level of flexibility and adaptability.