Chief Power Engineer

Maple Leaf Foods Inc; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Being part of a high-performance, team

Inclusive culture and safe work env

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. in Canada seeks a 2nd Class Chief Power Engineer to lead a powerhouse team, ensure safe operation of critical plant assets, and drive reliability and efficiency across utility systems.

You will champion a strong safety culture, manage preventative maintenance, and mentor engineers in line with company values. The role emphasizes leadership, compliance with TSASK regulations, and collaboration with the Reliability Leader to optimize energy use and plant performance.

Qualifications

• Valid 2nd Class Stationary Engineer with a Refrigeration “A” Operator certificate.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Chief Stationary Engineer.
• Strong communication and motivational leadership for a safe culture.
• High sense of urgency, and a bias for action.
• Experience with developing and executing Preventative Maintenance Plans.
• Excellent planning, analytical and organizational skills.
• Experience with CMMS & Process Software such as SAP and Factory Talk.
• Innovative thinker with Six Sigma, RCA and RCM experience.
• Experience in Food Processing or Manufacturing environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Powerhouse team to develop a positive, productive environment.
• Ensure safe, compliant operation per TSASK regulations and codes.
• Develop, plan, execute and review preventive maintenance programs.
• Conduct daily inspections of ammonia refrigeration, boilers, compressors, and water systems.
• Utilize Building Automation System to monitor HVAC and other systems.
• Record data accurately for plant operations under Chief Engineer.
• Provide leadership, set expectations, and coach direct reports.
• Assess operating engineers’ performance per policy and regulations.
• Contribute to sustainability by reducing waste and optimizing energy use.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed, including operating engineer duties.
• Support food safety and quality assurance commitments.
• Participate in Management Team decisions on continuous improvement and Six Sigma.

Skills

Leadership & safety culture

Communication

Preventative maintenance planning

Data recording & analytics

Team coaching & development

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Education

2nd Class Stationary Engineer with Refrigeration A Operator certificate

Tools

CMMS

SAP

FactoryTalk

Job description

The Opportunity

The 2nd Class Chief Power Engineer reports directly to the Reliability Leader. Under your leadership, a team of stationary engineers will safely operate and maintain critical plant assets and systems within the powerhouse to maximize utility availability and efficiency.

Snapshot Of a Day-in-the-Life

• Consistent with our leadership values, act as a champion for our culture by leading the Powerhouse team in the development and execution of a positive and productive environment that permeates through all levels and is focused on the needs of our people


• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by ensuring the plant and powerhouse are operating in accordance with TSASK regulations, and that all work performed complies with governing practices, codes and regulations.


• Participate in the development, planning, execution, and review of preventative maintenance programs and standard operation procedures for areas under the powerhouse responsibility


• Ensure daily plant inspections of key equipment such as the ammonia-refrigeration, steam boilers, compressors, hot / cold / high pressure water systems such that all pressurized systems are operating in a safe and expected manner


• Utilize a state-of-the-art Building Automation System to monitor and control various systems throughout the facility including HVAC


• Ensure the accurate recording of data and all relevant information to the operation of the plant under the Chief Engineer’s jurisdiction


• Provide leadership to direct reports by setting clear expectations, promoting employee engagement, providing regular feedback, coaching and development


• Assess the performance of the operating engineers and take appropriate actions when needed in accordance with Company policies and TSSA regulations


• Contribute to our sustainability culture by seeking to eliminate waste and taking actions to improve the efficiency of systems that consume natural gas, electricity, and water


• Be willing to take on additional responsibilities as position requires, including the duties of the operating engineer if ever needed


• Recognize, support and commit to the facility food safety and quality assurance promise


• Contributes as a key member of the Management Team in strategic decisions including continuous improvement and Six Sigma initiatives

Qualifications

• Valid and current 2nd Class Stationary Engineer with a Refrigeration “A” Operator certificate


• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Chief Stationary Engineer


• Strong communication and motivational leadership skills with the ability to develop a positive safety culture within the team


• High sense of urgency, and a bias for action


• Experience with developing and executing Preventative Maintenance Plans


• Excellent planning, analytical and organizational skills


• Experience with CMMS & Process Software such as SAP and Factory Talk


• Innovative and creative thinker to resolve problems, offer multiple solutions to challenges and recognize potential opportunities


• Experience with Process Improvement Methodologies (Six Sigma, RCA, RCM etc.)


• Experience in Food Processing or Manufacturing environment would be considered an asset

Additional Information

What We Offer At Maple Leaf Foods

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.


• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.

Company Description

About Us

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

We are carbon neutral.

We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

We’re a global food company with approximately 10,000 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

A Diverse And Inclusive Work Environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing What’s Right


• Shared Value


• High Performance


• Diverse and Inclusive Teams


• Disciplined Decision Making


• Our Accountability


• Intense Curiosity


• Transparency and Humility

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results.

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at [e-mail].

Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.

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