Lead Powerhouse Engineer | Reliability & Optimization

Maple Leaf Foods; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods in Saskatoon seeks a 2nd Class Chief Power Engineer to lead the powerhouse team, ensure safe operation of ammonia refrigeration, boilers, and HVAC, and drive preventative maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will mentor staff, uphold safety culture, and ensure regulatory compliance while optimizing energy and water use in a food-production environment.

Qualifications

• Valid and current 2nd Class Stationary Engineer with Refrigeration “A” Operator certificate.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Chief Stationary Engineer.
• Experience with developing and executing Preventative Maintenance Plans.
• Experience with CMMS & Process Software such as SAP and Factory Talk.
• Experience with Process Improvement Methodologies (Six Sigma, RCA, RCM etc.)
• Experience in Food Processing or Manufacturing environment would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Powerhouse team to develop and execute a positive, productive environment focused on people.
• Maintain safe plant and powerhouse operations per TSASK regulations and governing practices.
• Develop, plan, execute, and review preventative maintenance programs and SOPs.
• Oversee daily inspections of key equipment (ammonia-refrigeration, steam boilers, compressors, water systems).
• Utilize Building Automation System to monitor and control facility systems including HVAC.
• Record data accurately to support plant operations.
• Provide leadership, set expectations, coach and develop reports.
• Assess performance of operating engineers and take action per policies and regulations.
• Contribute to sustainability by reducing waste and improving energy/water use.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety Culture

Strong sense of urgency

Preventative maintenance planning

Analytical & organizational skills

Process improvement mindset

Tools

SAP

FactoryTalk

CMMS

Job description

Maple Leaf Foods in Saskatoon seeks a 2nd Class Chief Power Engineer to lead the powerhouse team, ensure safe operation of ammonia refrigeration, boilers, and HVAC, and drive preventative maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will mentor staff, uphold safety culture, and ensure regulatory compliance while optimizing energy and water use in a food-production environment.