Chief Power Engineer

Job Description

The Opportunity:

The 2nd Class Chief Power Engineer reports directly to the Reliability Leader. Under your leadership, a team of stationary engineers will safely operate and maintain critical plant assets and systems within the powerhouse to maximize utility availability and efficiency.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Consistent with our leadership values, act as a champion for our culture by leading the Powerhouse team in the development and execution of a positive and productive environment that permeates through all levels and is focused on the needs of our people
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by ensuring the plant and powerhouse are operating in accordance with TSASK regulations, and that all work performed complies with governing practices, codes and regulations.
• Participate in the development, planning, execution, and review of preventative maintenance programs and standard operation procedures for areas under the powerhouse responsibility
• Ensure daily plant inspections of key equipment such as the ammonia-refrigeration, steam boilers, compressors, hot / cold / high pressure water systems such that all pressurized systems are operating in a safe and expected manner
• Utilize a state-of-the-art Building Automation System to monitor and control various systems throughout the facility including HVAC
• Ensure the accurate recording of data and all relevant information to the operation of the plant under the Chief Engineer’s jurisdiction
• Provide leadership to direct reports by setting clear expectations, promoting employee engagement, providing regular feedback, coaching and development
• Assess the performance of the operating engineers and take appropriate actions when needed in accordance with Company policies and TSSA regulations
• Contribute to our sustainability culture by seeking to eliminate waste and taking actions to improve the efficiency of systems that consume natural gas, electricity, and water
• Be willing to take on additional responsibilities as position requires, including the duties of the operating engineer if ever needed
• Recognize, support and commit to the facility food safety and quality assurance promise
• Contributes as a key member of the Management Team in strategic decisions including continuous improvement and Six Sigma initiatives

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring:

• Valid and current 2nd Class Stationary Engineer with a Refrigeration “A” Operator certificate
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Chief Stationary Engineer
• Strong communication and motivational leadership skills with the ability to develop a positive safety culture within the team
• High sense of urgency, and a bias for action
• Experience with developing and executing Preventative Maintenance Plans
• Excellent planning, analytical and organizational skills
• Experience with CMMS & Process Software such as SAP and Factory Talk
• Innovative and creative thinker to resolve problems, offer multiple solutions to challenges and recognize potential opportunities
• Experience with Process Improvement Methodologies (Six Sigma, RCA, RCM etc.)
• Experience in Food Processing or Manufacturing environment would be considered an asset

Additional Information

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.