Chief Engineer (Plant Maintenance Manager)

Colonial Group; Regina; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job stability

Annual bonus

Great benefits and retirement plan

Ongoing training and mentoring

Job summary

Canadian Linen is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the safe, efficient operation and maintenance of the plant’s equipment and process systems. The role requires a 4th Class Power Engineer and proven maintenance leadership in an industrial setting.

You will oversee safety programs, daily boiler checks, and the coordination with contractors for major repairs. Strong problem solving and team development are essential in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 4th Class Power Engineer certification required.
• Experience maintaining industrial equipment.
• Ability to read electrical codes and schematics.
• Experience managing maintenance staff.
• Knowledge of motor controls and PLCs.
• Safety-focused with attention to detail and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and compliance in daily operations.
• Perform daily maintenance audits and monitor systems.
• Operate and maintain high‑pressure boiler system (750 kW).
• Schedule maintenance and coordinate with contractors.
• Lead and develop the operating team.
• Manage energy usage and budgeting for maintenance activities.

Skills

Power Engineer 4th Class

Motor controls

Electrical codes & schematics

PLC knowledge

Team leadership

Maintenance supervision

Job description

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the safe and efficient operation, maintenance, service and repair of all equipment and process systems in the plant. The incumbent will be involved in equipment installation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, equipment modifications and repairs. Operators need to show a high degree of motivation and initiative with a proven ability to positively work in a team setting.

What you’ll do:

• Accountable for the safety of our team! Must create a safe work environment ensuring all safety practices and procedures are followed;
• Performs daily maintenance audits in the plant;
• Responsible for uninterrupted service;
• Monitor plant and equipment levels and proactively adjust to ensure output levels;
• Correct operation of freshwater and wastewater when needed;
• Operate, monitor, inspect, and maintain the facility's high-pressure steam boiler system (750 kW capacity) in accordance with applicable regulations, safety standards, and operating procedures.
• Perform daily boiler checks, record operating parameters, respond to system alarms, and ensure the safe and efficient operation of steam generation equipment.
• Identify and report boiler and steam system deficiencies, perform routine maintenance activities, and coordinate with qualified contractors on major repairs and inspections as required.
• Set and establish a maintenance schedule for production equipment;
• Provides strategic direction to direct reports and facilitates the technical development of the operating team;
• Ensures ongoing development of a positive, empowered, self-motivated work environment;
• Responsible for hiring, performance reviews, terminations, training and development, including ensuring that training needs are identified and that the expected results are realized;
• Ensures employees adhere to established operating and maintenance standards, policies and procedures through regular audits of logs, reports and checklists;
• Sponsors and facilitates change through recognizing, initiating, supporting and accepting responsibility for change management to ensure ‘best practices’ are utilized to support the business;
• Anticipates and proactively identifies and solves the most unique and complex problems, often employing ground-breaking methods and a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory and business environment;
• Operates within a complex day-to-day work environment with multiple competing priorities;
• Complete branch opening procedure and ensures the boiler is powered up;
• Ensures efficient operation of the piping schematic, electrical systems, pneumatic systems, building systems, electromechanical systems and controls;
• Monitors energy consumption each month and considers conversation techniques for plant adoption.
• Monitors maintenance area expense budget and expenditures;
• Meet with Branch/General manager on a set schedule to review plans and results;
• Works with Branch/General Manager and team to study, set and offer items in need of capital improvement or investment;
• Provincial regulatory safety training in Canada;
• Additional duties may be assigned from time to time as needed.

We are looking for individuals who have:

• 4th Class Power Engineer certification required. This certification is required to legally and safely operate the facility's high-pressure steam boiler system (750 kW capacity).
• Experience with having performed maintenance in an industrial setting;
• Proficiency with standard calculator ability to complete simple measurements;
• Experience managing a maintenance staff in an industrial facility;
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work within a fast-paced environment, yet willing and able to work effectively with ambiguous circumstances;
• Demonstrated capability with competencies for the position;
• Must have knowledge of motor controls, A/C inverters, frequency drives and hazardous material handling and disposal procedures along with hydraulic and pneumatic repair skills;
• Must have knowledge and ability to read and understand electrical codes, electronic drawings, schematics, diagrams, blueprints and equipment manuals;
• Knowledge and experience with PLC’s and electromechanical systems.

What’s in it for you?

• Job stability: Canadian Linen has been employing people for over 100 years in Canada;
• Competitive Pay Rate;
• Annual bonus
• Great benefits and employee assistance program;Retirement plan;
• Ongoing training and mentoring;
• Great teammates and a collaborative work environment;
• Consistently growing company that promotes from within.