Operating Engineer (4th Class Power Engineer)

Compass Group Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Great Place to Work

Career opportunities

Mental Health & Wellness

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking an Operating Engineer to ensure safe operation of equipment and minimize downtime in a food-manufacturing setting. You will read drawings and troubleshoot to keep plant operations efficient.

The role requires 2–5 years’ experience, a valid Ontario 4th Class certificate, and strong English communication. You’ll maintain records, support safety standards, and contribute to continuous improvement in a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Must have: Ontario 4th Class Operating Engineer certificate or higher.
• 2-5 years’ experience as an Operating Engineer, preferably in a Food manufacturing.
• Secondary School Diploma or equivalent; Relevant Technical and Power Engineering education preferred.
• Knowledge of boilers, refrigeration systems, compressed air systems, HVAC, and plant utilities.
• Valid Working at Heights Certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Knowledge of applicable TSSA, OHSA, and related regulatory requirements.
• Industrial Millwright IMM certification will be an asset.
• Strong troubleshooting and preventive maintenance experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate various facility equipment.
• Communicate daily engineering activities with Facilities Manager
• Maintain accurate and up to date maintenance records and work orders.
• Responsible for housekeeping, a clean work area, ordering required parts, and maintaining shop equipment/tools.
• Address safety issues and concerns immediately.
• Ensure preventative maintenance programs are done based on assigned schedules.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives on all aspects and maintain/improve PM systems.
• Timely and organized response to equipment-related problems that impact production.
• Assist other trades and other duties as required.
• Any other related duties as assigned by your immediate Supervisor.
• May be required to work overtime, weekends, or alternate shifts.
• Follow company Health, Safety and Environmental and PPE requirements.
• Ensure all work performed adheres to relevant company, provincial and federal safety regulations, codes, and specifications.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

English communication

Education

Secondary School Diploma

Power Engineering education

IMM certification (Industrial Millwright)

Tools

Power tools

Maintenance tooling

Job description

The Operating Engineer will be responsible for the safe operation of equipment, minimize downtime, and ensure efficient operations of the plant. This individual will have the ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics, and specifications in order to provide troubleshooting and repair services.

Now, If You Were To Come On Board As Our Operating Engineer We’d Ask You To Do The Following For Us

• Maintain and operate various facility equipment.
• Communicate daily engineering activities with Facilities Manager
• Maintain accurate and up to date maintenance records and work orders.
• Responsible for housekeeping, a clean work area, ordering required parts, and maintaining shop equipment/tools.
• Address safety issues and concerns immediately.
• Ensure preventative maintenance programs are done based on assigned schedules.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement initiatives on all aspects and maintain/improve the existing PM systems.
• Timely and organized response to equipment related problems that impact production requirements.
• Assist other trades and other duties as required.
• Any other related duties as assigned by your immediate Supervisor.
• Maybe be required to work overtime, weekends, or alternate shifts.
• Follow company policies on Health, Safety and Environmental and PPE requirements.
• Ensure all work performed adheres to all relevant company, provincial and federal safety regulations, codes, and specifications.

Requirements

• Must have: a valid Valid Ontario 4th Class Operating Engineer (Power Engineer) Certificate or higher
• 2-5 years’ experience as an Operating Engineer, preferably in a Food manufacturing
• Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, Relevant Technical and Power Engineering education preferred
• Knowledge of boilers, refrigeration systems, compressed air systems, HVAC, and plant utilities
• Valid Working at Heights Certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Knowledge of applicable TSSA, OHSA, and related regulatory requirements
• Industrial Millwright or IMM certification will be an asset.
• Strong troubleshooting and preventive maintenance experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in adverse working environment.
• Strong verbal, written and reading English comprehension skills.
• Strong Mechanical Aptitude.

What’s in it for you?

• Join an award-winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies.
• The opportunities with us are endless. As the world’s largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates.
• Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority. We have the right processes in place to ensure our teams have the support they need to stay safe, while helping to keep our guests safe.
• Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage.
• A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. Our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative was created to share credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. We also have an Employment Assistance Program which provides our associates with access to 24/7 support, resources, and information.
• We are as diverse as our guests. We believe diverse and inclusive environments support innovation and collaboration, and benefit our associates, clients, and customers. We are committed to Listen, Learn, and Act and our Diversity Inclusion Action Councils (DIAC) are associate led groups that seek to foster inclusion through cultural awareness, engagement and appreciation of diversity. We are Stronger, Together!

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact [e-mail] for further information.