Job Type: RegularThe 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 requirements3RD Class Power engineer Certificate and 1st class refrigeration plant operator CertificateMillwright certificate would be considered an assetStrong Mechanical aptitude and trouble shooting skillsMinimum of 5 years of progressive experience in the Power engineering fieldMinimum of 2 years of experience leading a teamProven track record of delivery and change management in a complex manufacturing siteEmployee BenefitsRecognition of years of service in calculating vacation timeFlexible group insurance plan, including telemedicine serviceEmployee assistance programOpportunity to invest in you (Career Path, etc.)Pension plan including employer contributionsJob descriptionCollaboration with the Production Planning Team to supply all required Utilities to the production floor to meet short term production schedule and medium-term production planEffectively execute the operations plan for a 24-hour, 7 day a week operationManage Power and Refrigeration effectively to ensure operational effectiveness, machinery reliability, sustainable cost competitiveness and customer serviceEnsure that Power and refrigeration department are consistently maintained and operated according to Nova Scotia Power Engineering ActEnsuring to comply with safety, quality, environmental and relevant manufacturing standardsFoster a safety culture participating in major programs LOTO, WAH, Confined space etc. Participate in accident/ incident investigationsDeliver short term and long term KPI's related to QCDSMEManage a small team across all shifts including headcount planning, resource allocation and disciplineImplement lean manufacturing techniques to drive continuous improvement,



zero down time and increase machinery reliabilityLead the implementation of CMMS maintenance program for the siteCollaborate with Operation teams and pillar owners to deliver the sites lean manufacturing roadmapEffectively lead and motivate a team through pro-active communications, employee involvement and participation, individual feedback and appraisal, application of policies and sound employee relations practicesOperate effectively within a unionized environmentPlan and deploy human resources to deliver the strategic and operational planDevelop the careers and skills of the team in a structured mannerPartners effectively with all multi-functional peers, both internal and external, to deliver KPI and strategic goalsBuild a culture that embraces lean manufacturing and continuous improvementDrive organization change utilizing change management principlesLeads by example Agropur's core values of cooperation, communication, excellence, integrity and boldnessParticipates in grievances meetings providing leadership and direction to grievance resolution and responsesLanguage of workEnglishSalary$ 41.66 per hour, or $86,652.80 per yearLocation of work745 Hammonds Plains Rd, Bedford, Nova Scotia, B4B 1A8WorkplaceBedford, Nova ScotiaAgropur 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.Agropur is an E-Verify Employer (US Operations).

📌 Chief Power Engineer (Lakeside)
🏢 AGROPUR, COOPERATIVE
📍 Lakeside