Job Type: Regular
The Chief Power Engineer is responsible for leading the operation and maintenance of the Steam plant and refrigeration plant operations of Agropur’s Bedford facility.
Skills requirements 3RD Class Power engineer Certificate and 1st class refrigeration plant operator Certificate
Millwright certificate would be considered an asset
Strong Mechanical aptitude and trouble shooting skills
Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in the Power engineering field
Minimum of 2 years of experience leading a team
Proven track record of delivery and change management in a complex manufacturing site
Employee Benefits Recognition of years of service in calculating vacation time
Adaptable group insurance plan, including telemedicine service
Employee assistance program
Opportunity to invest in you (Career Path, etc.)
Pension plan including employer contributions
Job description Collaboration with the Production Planning Team to supply all required Utilities to the production floor to meet short term production schedule and medium-term production plan
Effectively execute the operations plan for a 24-hour, 7 day a week operation
Manage Power and Refrigeration effectively to ensure operational effectiveness, machinery reliability, sustainable cost competitiveness and customer service
Ensure that Power and refrigeration department are consistently maintained and operated according to Nova Scotia Power Engineering Act
Ensuring to comply with safety, quality, environmental and relevant manufacturing standards
Foster a safety culture participating in major programs LOTO, WAH, Confined space etc. Participate in accident/ incident investigations
Deliver short term and long term KPI’s related to QCDSME
Manage a small team across all shifts including headcount planning, resource allocation and discipline
Implement lean manufacturing techniques to drive continuous improvement,



zero down time and increase machinery reliability
Lead the implementation of CMMS maintenance program for the site
Collaborate with Operation teams and pillar owners to deliver the sites lean manufacturing roadmap
Effectively lead and motivate a team through pro-active communications, employee involvement and participation, individual feedback and appraisal, application of policies and sound employee relations practices
Operate effectively within a unionized environment
Plan and deploy human resources to deliver the strategic and operational plan
Develop the careers and skills of the team in a structured manner
Partners effectively with all multi-functional peers, both internal and external, to deliver KPI and strategic goals
Build a culture that embraces lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
Drive organization change utilizing change management principles
Leads by example Agropur’s core values of cooperation, communication, excellence, integrity and boldness
Participates in grievances meetings providing leadership and direction to grievance resolution and responses
Language of work English
Salary $ 41.66 per hour, or $86,652.80 per year
Location of work 745 Hammonds Plains Rd, Bedford, Nova Scotia, B4B 1A8
Workplace Bedford, Nova Scotia
Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.
Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.
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📌 Chief Power Engineer (Nova Scotia)
🏢 AGROPUR, COOPERATIVE
📍 Nova Scotia