Chief Operating Engineer Job at Greenfield Global (Johnstown, Ontario)

Job Description

The Chief Operating Engineer will work as part of an overall team to monitor, analyze and optimize the Energy building, utilities and plant water systems operations. The main responsibilities are the safe operation of the Energy area, to provide technical support when required, overseeing the performance of the various water treatment systems including the care and maintenance of fire systems.

Job Responsibility

Within area of responsibility, develop, promote, and positively support goals and objectives in the areas of Safety, Environment, Product Quality and Consistency, Customer Service, ISO compliance, ISCC compliance, Internal Supplier Relationships, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Participates positively in and supports compliance of FSMA, FSSC, and any other food and feed safety standard.
Responsible for safe/efficient operation and maintenance of the onsite equipment which are subject to the Technical Safety and Standards Act (TSSA) and ensure that accurate record of matters that may affect the safe management, operation and maintenance are always made and maintained. (TO/HRSG system, TSSA regulations, Pressure relief valve changes, steam distribution, high pressure distillation, compressor and gas-fired hot air heaters).
Direct supervision of the Operating Engineers as per their duties in relation to the equipment defined by the Technical Safety and Standards Act including delegation of associated work responsibilities, instruction and training new employees.
Conduct routine performance evaluations of the Operating Engineers as per their duties in relation to the equipment defined by the Technical Safety and Standards Act to provide positive and constructive feedback. Responsible for managing development requirements and opportunities, in relation with the above performance evaluations.
Communicates regularly with all Operating Engineers regarding operating requirements, operating and procedural changes etc.
Authority to hire, dismiss, promote or demote any employees with duties as Stationary Engineer under the Chief Operating Engineer’s control or supervision.
Visually inspects TSSA regulated equipment at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions, need for repair, adjustment or lubrication and coordinated the required work.
Authorize, approve and be responsible for all the maintenance, repairs or work performed with the above-mentioned equipment or in connection with that equipment.
Responsible for the efficient operation of the river water treatment and process water systems.
Responsible for the cooling tower efficient operations.
Responsible for the Fire Suppression and Monitoring systems including testing and record keeping.
Responsible for the Pressure Relief valve inventory and applicable TSSA requirements.
Acts as the Company liaison with outside agencies (e.g. Fire Department, TSSA).
Responsible for Pressure Vessel and Safety Valve maintenance and control in collaboration with the plant maintenance department.
Responsible for Coordinating Contractors activities on site during Maintenance and/or Capital work which includes or impacts TSSA applicable equipment.
Work closely with Production Manager, Maintenance Coordinator, Technical Services Manager and Quality Assurance personnel for safe and efficient operation of plant activities and plant shutdown.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma
SOPEEC Operating Engineer Certificate (1st Class) with Technical Standards and Safety Authority
Knowledge of fire protection systems
Demonstrated equivalent in work experience
Experience operating steam boilers in a continuous process plant, in an industry such as beverage, chemical, pharmaceutical, petroleum, fertilizer, etc.
Experience with operation of water treatment systems.
Familiarity with relevant regulatory requirements. (TSSA)
Input on Capital and modifications for future expansion
Oversee operation and care of Plant grounds and buildings

Nice to have

Communicate competently in both oral and written form.
Read, interpret and prepare or assist in the preparation of documents such as maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Write routine reports and correspondence.
Clearly describe problems to co-workers, operators and management.
Interpret a variety of instructions communicated in written or oral.
Ability to use email effectively for communications.
Open-minded, dedicated and conscientious.
Willing to ask questions and communicate in an open, positive frame of mind.
A self-starter that can identify issues and act accordingly independently.
Able to work with a group of people from a variety of backgrounds.
Add, subtract, multiply and divide in metric units of measure.
Compute and apply percentages, fractions and ratios to set process parameters as required.
Understand and interpret graphs.
Multi-task, able to view and control many variables at the same time.
Operation and knowledge of a DCS.

What we offer

Formal and informal training opportunities
Comprehensive health and dental benefits
Income protection: short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, paid personal sick time
Vacation time exceeding industry standards
Company funded retirement savings program with individual contribution opportunities
Meaningful and challenging work
Curated intentional culture focused on growth and development, engagement, and communication

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