Chief Operating Engineer

Looking for a challenge? Desire to achieve your true potential? Join a growing, action-oriented, safety-driven chemical manufacturing company continually striving to be the best in the business while staying focused on environmental protection.

Education:

• Must possess a valid 1ST Class Operating Engineer’s License,
• Knowledge of the Operating Engineers Act, Boilers, Pressure Vessels, and fuels.
• Knowledge of all applicable TSSA regulations.
• Successful completion of a Community College Diploma in Power Engineering Technology or a related field of study or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of power generation/transmission technology, water and wastewater treatment including processes, procedures, and related systems in a plant environment.
• Sound knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations.
• Knowledge of computers and ability to operate computer systems and software applications including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and to conduct research using the internet.
• SAP knowledge/experience would be an asset.
• High level of problem-solving/analytical skills
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team is required.

Experience:

• Related Utilities management experience in plant operations with a focus on power technology, systems, processes, and project management.
• Must have related experience and be familiar with plant operations, systems, processes, procedures, and experience with TSSA regulations on several levels.
• Proven experience with diagnostic, analytical, and problem-solving to resolve issues effectively.
• Previous Utilities-related experience including planning, coordinating, and organizing work or projects.
• Related experience in preparing reports and maintaining accurate records.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to deal with tact, diplomacy, and courtesy.
• Previous experience with Health and Safety practices and procedures in a manufacturing environment, ideally a chemical processing facility.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures that all utilities, i.e. steam, air, water, fire, and waste systems are supplied to the plant for both consumption and uninterrupted production.
• Conducts daily work activities in support of HSE objectives and policies.
• Assists with carrying out duties, responsibilities, and authority as defined in HSE programs, practices, and procedures.
• Works safely, with respect to health and environmental requirements.
• Coordinates maintenance for department equipment including routine maintenance checks.
• Diagnoses problems and determines possible solutions.
• Advises and assists maintenance as required.
• Issues safety work permits as required.
• Maintains daily log sheets, operational data, and charts for purposes of record keeping as legislated.
• Ensures that all work performed is done in accordance with plant Safety policies and procedures, Environmental standards and TSSA standards.
• Ensures that general housekeeping and minor maintenance is performed within the Utilities department.
• Assists in developing, updating, and proofing department procedures.
• Provides operational and various administrative support functions.
• Provides inventory control and orders Utility chemicals as required.