Chief Power Engineer

仕事内容

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, & energy with facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB).

Are you interested in working for a company that offers both a challenging work environment and a rewarding career path? Grande Prairie OSB has an opportunity for a highly skilled:

CHIEF POWER ENGINEER

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Chief Power Engineer will be responsible for the safe coordination of the Operations and Maintenance of the Energy, Drying, EFB Systems, Fire Protection Systems and Potable Water Systems. The successful candidate will lead the energy team of skilled operators. The core belief is that safety is paramount above all else and we are truly Stronger Together. The Chief Power Engineer is key member of our Management Team.

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:

· Active participation towards providing and promoting a safe working environment

· Ensuring the daily operations and maintenance of the Energy Systems is in compliance with ABSA – including specifics relating to all “pressure equipment”

· Ensuring the operation meets all required government regulations and is compliant on all environmental issues

· Ensuring manuals and operating procedures are established and kept up to date

· Ensuring the ash material delivered to waste site is in compliance with the environmental permit

· Liaison for the dryer and energy EFB’s.

· Coordinating, implementing and maintaining environmental permit with respect to E.F.B.

· Facilitation to ensure monitoring on a day-to-day basis of the fire protection systems & equipment

· Coordinating regular training and skill upgrading for energy crews

· Monitoring of heating and grate cooling systems

· Monitoring the air supply released from all stacks

· Responsible for loss control prevention management

· Monitoring potable water (pump houses, wells and storage)

· Supporting Maintenance Manager in defining operation and maintenance projects for the Energy Dryer area

· Promoting and leading continuous innovation and process improvement initiatives

· Responding to changing priorities and operating conditions within the business

Here’s What You’ll Need:

· Ideal candidate will possess a 3rd Class power Engineering Certificate

· Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience within a heavy manufacturing industry – preference for OSB mill experience

· A commitment to safe work practices

· Strong planning and organizational skills

· Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment

· Must have track record of consistently demonstrating leadership skills as well as positive influence and accomplishments

Considered a strong asset:

· Safety leadership skills

· Experience working with thermal fluid energy systems

· Advanced communication and interpersonal skills

· Problem solving skills with a creative approach to new ideas

· Solid work ethic and sound judgment

· Strong mechanical aptitude

· Flexibility and ability to embrace change

West Fraser is currently looking for individuals who are interested in a full time, long-term career in a modern mill environment. We offer an excellent compensation package including a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and an outstanding pension plan. Safety is one of West Fraser’s core values and our employees can expect a challenging, stable work environment with career development opportunities.

Grande Prairie, Alberta is one of Canada’s fastest growing cities with a population of 70 000. Located less than 5 hours north west of Edmonton in the “Peace Country Region”; Grande Prairie is the ‘hub’ for northern Alberta & north eastern BC; with infrastructure to support a population base of over 300 000.