Assistant Chief Power Engineer

• Supervise, direct and effectively coordinate the Operating Crew on a shift to safely operate the power plant and associated equipment
• Provide vacation, leave and/or training relief firstly for Shift Supervisors assigned to a specific crew
• Provide support to capital projects and major outage planning/work
• Collaboratively participate in all commissioning and start-up activities as required
• Ensure the plant and associated equipment is operated in compliance with applicable regulations, policies and procedures
• Exercise sound judgment and take timely actions as needed to ensure personnel safety, to remain in compliance with regulations, and to prevent equipment damage
• Administer the plant Lock Out/Tag Out program to ensure tasks are completed safely
• Implement safety programs and lead Operating Crew members to adopt safe work practices
• Operate the plant and all associated equipment through the Delta V DCS system to ensure operation within specified parameters
• Perform plant rounds outside the Control Room as required
• Effectively communicates plant status to Plant Management, the Operators and other persons in the Plant
• Provide leadership to develop standard operating procedures and practices
• Ensure that the SOPs are revised and reviewed in a timely manner to reflect current best way practices to operate the equipment
• Assist the Operations Manager in the oversight of daily plant operations and with plant scheduling and manpower loading
• Assist the Operations Manager with the optimization of plant operating performance and production
• Assist the Operations Manager with budgeting and prioritizing Capital requirements
• Assist the Operations and Maintenance Managers with the planning of the maintenance shutdowns
• Troubleshoot operational problems and initiate maintenance requests
• Assists operational and maintenance teams in achieving operations, maintenance, reliability and capital objectives
• Identify gaps in the management system and makes recommendations for improvements
• Collaborates with the Tradespeople, Plant Management and/or Contractors to troubleshoot and resolve maintenance issues
• Assess risks posed by identified problems and ensure management and other plant personnel are made aware of those risks
• Perform minor breakdown and preventive maintenance tasks as required
• Perform other duties related to operations including assisting with maintenance planning and coordination, investigating loss events, and developing/reviewing procedures
• Manage the performance of Operating Crew members
• Encourage, train, mentor and coach Operating Crew members to complete their job tasks, learning systems and for professional qualifications
• Provides Team Members with performance and development feedback and support
• Signs off other Team Members’ qualifications as competent to operate a given system
• Collaborate to develop the site reliability and operations continuity plans
• Participate in the shutdown planning and scheduling activities for both sites
• Collaborate with local teams in identifying work and with the writing of procedures and task identification for individual site requirements
• Work with the site teams to prepare and review safe work procedures for all operating and shutdown activities
• Ensure good communication and cooperation between both Plant sites and with corporate teams
• Contribute and in some cases lead the development of regional initiatives
• Complete required logs and reports
• Schedule Operating Crew personnel
• May have the opportunity to assist and work at the other plant for short assignments
• May be asked to participate on health and safety committees and initiatives
• Ensure good communication with stakeholder representatives
• Ensure the compliance of subcontractors and participate in their pre-qualification
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Possess a valid BC Interprovincial First Class or Second Class Power Engineer’s Certificate of Competency (First Class preferred)
• supervisory background in an electrical generating facility is preferred
• Experience with and CEMS operation is a requirement
• Experience as a Control Room Operator or Shift Supervisor in a Solid Fuel facility is highly desirable
• At least ten (10) years in hands-on and/or supervision of Power Plant machinery
• General knowledge and/or experience in industrial safety are required or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Solid computer skills: proficiency with spreadsheet, email, and word processing software required
• Microsoft Office and Windows preferred
• A working knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Software VAMS applications will be an asset
• Experience in a power generating plant
• Experience working with biomass
• External candidates must possess all required safety certifications prior to employment, including: Confined Space Training, Fall Protection Certification, WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System), Any additional site-specific safety certifications as required
• Be able to work for prolonged periods in extremes of hot and cold temperatures and inclement weather conditions
• Be able to tolerate dust and other airborne particles and work around other materials such as biomass, diesel and lube oils
• Under certain conditions while working in the plant, may be required to wear a respirator
• Required to wear safety equipment and FR clothing where appropriate
• Requires frequent stooping, bending, climbing, reaching, and carrying and moving heavy objects with assistance when required
• Must be able to work from ladders, scaffolds, and high-lifts, and in confined spaces

A working knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Software VAMS applications will be an asset

• eligible for company annual bonus program
• A very competitive compensation, pension and benefits package
• Internal and external training and coaching programs