PURPOSE
Responsible for the Heat Plant operation and operating maintenance reporting to the Chief Operating Engineer.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operate, monitor, and maintain boilers, thermal oil systems, fuel systems, refining dryers, and related equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant plant operations.
- Manage fuel supply and combustion processes (natural gas, hog fuel, biomass) to optimize performance, cost, and emissions within regulatory limits.
- Monitor and control process parameters including temperature, moisture, pressure, and plant chemistry (boiler, cooling towers, glycol) to ensure consistent product quality.
- Perform routine inspections, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and coordinate repairs, including contractor oversight during outages and down days.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation (Operating Engineers Act, Boiler and Pressure Vessels Act) and maintain accurate operational records and logbooks.
- Maintain environmental and safety standards, including emissions control, waste management, safe work practices, and participation in safety programs, audits, and emergency response.
- Develop, follow, and improve SOPs, JHAs, and training programs; support cross-training, crew development, and performance feedback.
- Maintain housekeeping standards (5S), manage tools and supplies, and support a clean and safe work environment.
REQUIREMENTS
- Certificate of Qualification as a 3rd / 4th Class Stationary Engineer.
- Experience with operation and maintenance of hog fuel/gas fueled heat plant and thermal oil systems would be an asset.
- Ability to work in a team environment is essential.
- Required to learn, operate, and maintain Refining and Thermal Fluid Heater (TFH) on a regular rotational basis.
- Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities.
- Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
- Excellent problem solving and time management skills.
- Ability to work rotating 12-hour shift schedule.
This position is to backfill an internal vacancy and offers an attractive compensation package with a gain and profit-sharing plan, as well as an excellent Health/Dental and Pension Plan and very supportive team-based work environment. The starting rate of pay for the position is $82,394.00 for 4th class certifications and $86,613.00 for 3rd class certifications. annually plus shift premiums. Artificial intelligence is not used in the screening and assessment of applications submitted for this position. Please submit all applications by October 30, 2026 for consideration.
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