Job description:

- Lead and promote a culture where Health & Safety is the highest priority.
- Ensure compliance with the Technical Standards and Safety Act (TSSA), Operating Engineers Regulation, Electrical Safety Authority (ESA), Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA), environmental regulations, and all applicable codes and standards.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, SQF, BRC, LOTO, and company food safety programs.
- Supervise, mentor, schedule, train, and evaluate Operating Engineers and utility personnel.
- Coordinate and supervise contractors to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company standards.
- Operate, monitor, and oversee the maintenance of packaged steam boilers, steam distribution systems, condensate systems, ammonia refrigeration systems, condensers, compressed air systems (high-pressure reciprocating and low-pressure screw compressors), air dryers, RO and UV water treatment systems, fire sprinkler systems, and other plant utility equipment.
- Ensure safe, reliable, and uninterrupted operation of all utility systems to support production.
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs for all utility equipment.
- Plan and coordinate maintenance shutdowns, equipment inspections, repairs, and overhauls.
- Troubleshoot complex equipment failures and lead root cause investigations to prevent recurrence.
- Manage capital improvement projects from planning through commissioning, including contractor coordination and project execution.
- Develop and manage departmental operating and capital budgets while identifying opportunities for cost savings.
- Monitor utility consumption and implement energy management initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs.
- Manage spare parts inventory and critical equipment to ensure plant reliability.
- Maintain accurate operating logs, maintenance records, regulatory documentation, and equipment history using the CMMS.




- Perform and oversee water treatment testing, boiler chemistry monitoring, and utility system performance.
- Maintain and inspect the facility fire sprinkler system and associated equipment.
- Support internal and external audits, regulatory inspections, and customer audits.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability, efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
- Provide technical support to Maintenance, Production, Quality, and Engineering departments.
- Respond to plant emergencies and provide leadership during equipment failures or abnormal operating conditions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

- Valid Ontario Second Class Operating Engineer Certificate of Qualification (required).
- Minimum five (5) years of industrial operating engineering experience, including experience supervising operating engineers or maintenance personnel.
- Food and beverage manufacturing experience is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of steam generation, ammonia refrigeration, compressed air systems, HVAC, water treatment, boiler chemistry, fire protection systems, and plant utilities.
- Thorough knowledge of TSSA regulations, Operating Engineers Regulation, ESA requirements, OHSA, environmental legislation, and food safety standards.
- Experience developing preventive maintenance programs and managing utility operations.
- Experience leading capital projects, contractor management, budgeting, and energy management initiatives.
- Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs;, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
- Solid troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- · Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, overtime, and respond to emergencies as required.

Salary

- Salary will vary according to past experience.

Pay: $45.00-$55.00 per hour

Benefits:

- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 2nd Class Power Engineer (Canada)
🏢 Leeli Holdings
📍 Canada