Chief Power Engineer in Saskatoon

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:

• Act as a champion for our culture by leading the Powerhouse team in the development and execution of a positive and productive environment that focuses 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 ammonia-refrigeration, steam boilers, compressors, and hot/cold/high pressure water systems to ensure all pressurized systems are operating safely.
• 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 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.
• Contribute as a key member of the Management Team in strategic decisions including continuous improvement and Six Sigma initiatives.

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.

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

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

About Us:

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands. We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

We are carbon neutral and one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets. We’re a global food company with approximately 10,000 team members, operating sites in 20+ locations across Canada, the U.S., and Mexico.

A diverse and inclusive work environment is critical to advancing our collective purpose and vision. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture guided by our Leadership Values.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process.