CHIEF BOILER OPERATOR

Kenney & Ross Limited; Port Saxon; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenney & Ross Limited in Port Saxon, Nova Scotia, is seeking a Chief Boiler Operator to oversee our high-pressure steam plant. You will lead day-to-day boiler operations and ensure safe, compliant plant performance.

You will guide a small team of engineers, perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot complex issues, and assist in system upgrades while maintaining a professional, safety‑minded work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading boiler operations and teams.
• Hands-on technical experience with high-pressure steam plants.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and system upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day boiler operations and ensure safe, compliant plant performance.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and safe operating procedures across the plant.
• Guide a small team of engineers and craft a culture of safety and reliability.
• Perform preventative maintenance and diagnose/troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Assist in system upgrades to improve efficiency and reliability.

Job description

Location: Port Saxon, Nova Scotia
Employment Type: Full Time | 8-Hour Days + On-Call Rotation

Kenney & Ross Limited is seeking a skilled and motivated Chief Boiler Operator to oversee our high-pressure steam plant in Port Saxon. If you have strong leadership skills, hands-on technical experience, and a passion for plant operations, we want to hear from you.

As Chief Boiler Operator, you will lead day-to-day boiler operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and guide a small team of engineers. You will be responsible for preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and assisting in system upgrades—all while maintaining a safe and professional work environment.