First Class Chief Power Engineer & Environmental Manager

Diageo; Gimli; On-site; CAD 131,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

Diageo's Crown Royal distillery in Gimli, Manitoba, is seeking a First Class Chief Power Engineer & Environmental Manager to lead powerhouse operations, environmental programs, health and safety, and continuous improvement. You will supervise maintenance, plan shutdowns, ensure regulatory compliance, drive energy efficiency, and develop the team in a world-class manufacturing setting.

Candidates should hold a 1st Class Power Engineer certification, have 5–10 years in industry, and demonstrate

Qualifications

• Valid 1st Class Power Engineer certification is mandatory.
• 5–10 years of experience in an industrial environment.
• Experience leading teams and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee powerhouse operations (boilers, steam, water systems, and utilities). Plan shutdowns, inspections, and preventive/corrective maintenance.
• Manage environmental programs (air, water, waste, GHGs) and ensure compliance with environmental laws and permits.
• Promote a strong safety culture and participate in incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members; plan schedules and ensure training/certifications.
• Identify energy efficiency and emission reduction projects and track performance.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Maintenance optimization

Education

Engineering or environmental field

Job description

First Class Chief Power Engineer & Environmental Manager

About Us

From Arthur Guinness to Johnnie Walker, our business was founded on people of great character, and in 250 years nothing’s changed. We’re the world’s leading premium alcohol company. Our brands are industry icons, and our success is thanks to the strength of our people, in every role. It’s why we trust them with our legacy and it’s why we reward them with the career-defining opportunities that they deserve. Nestled on the edge of Lake Winnipeg, Crown Royal’s distillery in Gimli, Manitoba is home to 1.696 million barrels of delicious whisky that sit aging and waiting to be share with the world. One of Manitoba’s natural appeals, the town of Gimli hugs the western shoreline of one of the world’s largest freshwater lakes w, with sandy beaches, and active harbour and the largest Islandic population outside Iceland. Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products company in the world. To achieve this, we need the world’s very best people. Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.

About the role

• Operations and Maintenance Oversee powerhouse operations (boilers, steam, water systems, and utilities). Plan shutdowns, inspections, and preventive/corrective maintenance. Ensure compliance with all regulations and standards. Optimize equipment performance and reliability.
• Environmental Management Manage environmental programs (air, water, waste, GHGs). Ensure compliance with environmental laws and permits. Lead audits and regulatory reporting. Implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Health & Safety Promoting a strong safety culture. Ensure safe operating procedures are followed. Participate in incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Team Leadership Lead, coach, and develop team members. Plan schedules and ensure operational coverage. Ensure required training and certifications.
• Continuous Improvement Identify and lead energy efficiency and emission reduction projects. Track performance standards and recommend improvements.

Requirements

• Valid 1st Class Power Engineer certification (mandatory)
• 5–10 years of experience in an industrial environment
• Experience in team leadership and regulatory compliance

Assets

• Higher education in engineering or environmental field
• Knowledge of ISO 14001
• Skills Strong leadership and team engagement
• High level of accountability and attention to detail
• Analytical and problem-solving abilitiesExcellent communication skills

Working Conditions

Industrial environment On-call availability required Flexible hours based on operational needs Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you, so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one. We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive.

Rewards and Benefits

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this. We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and more. Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to new heights and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world. Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.

SALARY RANGE IS FROM $92,250 TO $153,750 (ANNUAL) At Diageo certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including annual incentive payment and stock awards. US-based employees are eligible for healthcare benefits, retirement benefits , short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits and industry leading parental leave, among others. (Benefits/perks listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Diageo and the country where you work.) The salary range displayed is the salary range for the role’s primary location.

With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 29,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world. Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of. With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.

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