2nd Class Power Engineer Supervisor

Socket.dev; Wabush; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tacora Resources Inc. in Labrador West, NL, is seeking a 2nd Class Power Engineer Supervisor to lead the Steam Plant operations and safety programs. You will oversee maintenance, equipment reliability, and budgets while guiding a skilled team.

The role requires a 2nd Class Power Engineering certificate or progress toward it, strong supervision, and the ability to manage shutdowns and maintenance planning in a fast-paced mining environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a 2nd class Power Engineering certificate or progress toward it.
• Supervisory experience in a high-pressure steam plant.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.
• Safe operating practices and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to manage maintenance budgets and shutdowns.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and efficient operation of the Steam Plant department.
• Support the implementation of Tacora’s safety programs and training.
• Assist with development of standard operating procedures and safe work practices.
• Ensure staff adheres to safety protocols and has necessary tools and training.
• Oversee planning and execution of maintenance shutdowns and outages.
• Help manage budgets and forecasts for the department.
• Coordinate maintenance management systems and plant maintenance tasks.

Skills

Power plant supervision

Staff supervision

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Team mentoring

Safety leadership

Education

Second Class Power Engineering certificate

Progress toward Second Class certificate (3rd class candidate)

Job description

Why TACORA?

Tacora Resources Inc. (Tacora) is an innovative iron ore mining and development company focused on the acquisition and revitalization of iron ore assets. Our mining and processing facility, Scully Mine, is located in Wabush, Labrador, Canada. Tacora is servicing high demand customers throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Asia to provide high-grade and high-quality iron ore products.

As a Tacora Resources employee, you will become part of a supportive, performance‑driven, highly engaged, dynamic environment. We focus on creating a work environment where employees can utilize their skills and knowledge while maintaining a team‑based, inclusive approach to meeting greater challenges. We maintain straight lines of communication between our operations and management, so we can move collectively toward achieving our goals.

With our core values as the foundation of our Canadian operation, we are passionate about innovation, and we are excited about our future. We are collaborative in our approach to projects and with our entrepreneurial spirit, we aim to dig deeper and reach higher. We are innovative, turning obstacles into opportunities – and we do it all in ways that are safe and sustainable. We place the highest priority on employee safety, protecting the environment, and enhancing the development of the communities in which we operate. At TACORA, we are family.

At TACORA, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive and diverse work environment. You will be provided with the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skillset working alongside dedicated employees from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.

We are seeking qualified individuals for the role of 2nd Class Power Engineer Supervisor.

Please note this position is based in Labrador West.

Job Responsibilities

Safety, Environment, & Quality

• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Steam Plant department following all applicable regulations, codes, and standards.
• Assists with the implementation of Tacora’s safety programs and ensures that all safety objectives are communicated and implemented, and that progress is tracked.
• Assists with the development of all standard operating procedures and engages personnel in the review of any changes to safe operating and lock-out procedures.
• Ensure personnel adheres strictly to safety protocols and practices to execute their responsibilities and provide the training, tools, and equipment necessary to perform their work safely.
• Ensures operating and maintenance parameters are followed to enhance efficiency, energy conservation, and environmental performance while complying with corporate and government safety and environmental regulations.
• Awareness of environmental responsibilities and ensures Steam Plant operations are continually in compliance with environmental regulations.

Operations & Key Job Accountabilities

• Providing relief for the Chief Power Engineer as required.
• Giving direction and guidance to staff to carry out the department's safe and efficient operation and the maintenance of all area equipment.
• Assist with the planning, coordination execution of annual maintenance shutdown activities for areas of responsibility on-site.
• Contributes to the development and management of annual budgets and forecasts.
• Assists with coordinating the ongoing development of the computerized maintenance management program and its use in administering the plant maintenance program.
• Accountable for the planning, implementation, and management of routine, non-routine, and emergency maintenance work.
• Assist with the development of effective predictive and preventative maintenance tasks and track the department’s progress against established targets.

Staff Management

• Establishes and maintains extensive partnerships with all departments on site, develops a positive working environment with the team, and ensures the team members are empowered, encouraged, recognized, and rewarded for their contributions and performance. Mentors and guides the team for their continual development.
• Supervising and administering the collective agreement as it applies to assigned staff.
• Coordinating with the Chief Power Engineer as it relates to operational issues identified, including recommending changes in operating shift procedures and processes and maintaining leave schedules and relief staff requirements.
• Ensures that established responsibilities for the department’s employees are adhered to, ensures their ongoing support through timely open, and honest communication, and provides performance assessment with active feedback.
• Ensures that employee skills are continually developed with a focus on proficiency, training, and career development.
• Ensure that all operational issues and concerns are communicated on time to the Chief Power Engineer and all appropriate management groups and individuals.
• Ensure that housekeeping and other schedules, including the department's operation and equipment checklists, are being followed and adhered to.
• Ensures that all necessary documentation relating to the safe and effective operation of the Steam Plant and associated systems and equipment is maintained to meet the requirements of all applicable legislation.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

• Working knowledge of processing facility operations in the Mining industry including safety, maintenance, equipment, and staff utilization would be an asset.
• Previous supervisory experience in a high-pressure steam plant.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to effectively train and mentor employees.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable with a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent work ethic and attendance record.

Education

• Minimum of 2nd class Power Engineering certificate
• Consideration may be given to 3rd class candidates with experience, who can show significant progress towards a 2nd Class certificate.

License

• Class 5 Driver’s License (Required)

We are an equal opportunity employer!