Designate Power Plant Chief

Pertinent Details : Direct Hire career opportunity with a highly reputable and prestigious company, that has more than a century of success in manufacturing; succession plan over 2-3 years into Site Chief Power Plant Engineer – will provide all the on-site training necessary to progress career.

Compensation :   To be discussed in the interview process – determined by qualifications / experience of qualified candidate

Up to 20% performance based bonus

• Group Benefits & Pension Plan
• 20 days vacation (plus shutdown at Christmas)
• 4 wellness days
• 900 product allotment
• Up to $10K relocation

Job Description :

Responsible for assisting the Chief Operating Engineer with co-ordinating Power Plant Operations and Maintenance activities to meet  production / plant operations requirements along with division quality, safety and continuous improvement objectives. In addition, facilitating the Power Plant Operations and Maintenance activities.   Duties to include the following :

Operations :

Assist the Chief Engineer in administering programs involving electrical, mechanical, general construction, and repair and maintenance of existing facilities and equipment. Included are the safe and efficient operation of building utilities systems.

• Implement a complete preventive management system.
• Ensure effective cost management for site Power Plant and well as budget development and ownership.
• Key contributor for the natural gas procurement team.
• Contracts negotiation with vendors and governing bodies.
• Assigns and verifies completion of routine maintenance / PM and operation of all mechanical, electrical, H.V.A.C systems and any other related equipment which contributes to the safe and effective operation of the facility.
• Assist with the administration of inventory control programs and systems.
• Implement strategies to reduce energy consumption and minimize the carbon footprint within the organization, fostering a commitment to sustainable practices.

Quality & Safety :

Create, foster and maintain a proactive safety culture

• OHSA – Ensure compliance of Occupational Health & Safety Act (section 25, 26, 27, and 28)- Management-Supervision-Worker Safety
• Support OHAS 18001 Safety Management Programs, ensure compliance with overall plant safety goals and initiatives. Provide necessary training.Schedule / conduct regular safety meetings and attain safety targets.
• Develop and implement site-wide equipment standards for optimal efficiency and compliance.
• Ensure all employees are fully trained and that all employee skills are updated per ISO guidelines.
• Comply with all HWS management systems and with all Health and Safety policies and legislation.
• Conduct regular inspections of operating mechanical, electrical and equipment systems; make necessary adjustments to operating equipment and controls.
• Provide for quality assurance by creating and implementing preventive maintenance programs and recommending improvements to existing programs on an on-going basis.
• Ensure compliance with TSSA requirements and certifications.
• Develop / maintain effective building-specific maintenance and safety procedure manuals :

oExternal, regular work-related contact with

• oOutside contractors : project work, repair services and engineering
• oSuppliers : fuels, production supplies, equipment
• QMS certifications maintained and transition to ISO 9001 : 200 Standard in the Power Plant and Maintain established systems and support activity to ensure recertification Remain proficient in all operational aspects of building systems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and company directives as relates to building operations.

Team Management :

Coach employees by clarifying role requirements, discussing progress and facilitating the establishment of individual and team goals; assesses employee progress and provides employee feedback, gathers information regarding employee performance.

• Manage department work schedules, payroll, job administration, time off requests and employee time & attendance.
• Responsible for all safety related permits.
• Assign and monitor maintenance projects for employees.

Project Management :

Deliver and manage budgets of CAPEX / OPEX projects.

• Lead change initiatives to deliver business results while maintaining an engaged workforce and Union Leadership commitment and acceptance to the change.
• Assist in required projects and programs to ensure that the Department achieves its annual goals.

Qualifications :

Preference to 1st class Power Engineer (with certificate from the TSSA)

• Consideration given to a 2nd class Power Engineer (with certificate, some 1st class examination completed and all 1st class time – must possess 24 months experience as a Shift Engineer in a first-class plant)
• Five (5)+ years of related work experience (any industry is acceptable)
• Appropriate license / permit for trade as may be required.
• Awareness of relevant codes and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to make things happen, customer focus, team building and influencing and partnering.
• Project management relating to change and improvements in the Power Plant.
• Budgetary and fiscal knowledge and exposure.   Ability to manage and deploy resources to meet company financial goals.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and both oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of computer systems and various technology, including JD Edwards, Kronos, MS Office, Rockwell DCS Controls.
• May be required to work extended periods of time without relief when responding to priority / emergency situations (including overtime type assignments); may require shift work, weekend and holidays work, and / or on call duties (as needed only)