Plant Manager - 2nd Class TSSA Operating Engineer

Outright Consulting; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Outright Consulting seeks a Chief Operating Engineer to lead daily plant operations, ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency. You will act in the Chief Operating Engineer’s absence and oversee regulated operations under TSSA, OHSA, and CSA standards.

You’ll analyze process data, drive improvements, coach supervisors and operators, and coordinate with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality and other teams to optimize performance and maintain compliance.

Qualifications

• Valid 2nd Class Operating Engineer Certificate (Ontario).
• 7–10 years in chemical manufacturing or process operations.
• Previous leadership in supervisory or senior operations roles.
• Strong understanding of TSSA, OHSA, CSA standards, and applicable codes.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for daily plant operations, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient production.
• Ensure compliance with OHSA, TSSA regulations, environmental requirements, and company policies.
• Act as Acting Chief Operating Engineer during the Chief Operating Engineer’s absence, overseeing regulated operations and TSSA compliance.
• Monitor plant performance, review process data, and implement improvements to optimize reliability and efficiency.
• Lead troubleshooting activities and coordinate resources to resolve operational issues.
• Support plant inspections, audits, and regulatory activities (TSSA, ESA, etc.).
• Ensure accurate documentation and reporting of production, maintenance, safety, and compliance activities.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to supervisors, Operating Engineers, operators, and support personnel.
• Oversee training programs, including onboarding, qualification progression, and certification requirements.
• Align training with TSSA and SOPEEC requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture through engagement and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and other departments on reliability initiatives.

Skills

2nd Class Certificate

Leadership

TSSA regulations

OHSA compliance

Process data analysis

DCS know-how

Microsoft Office

Safety culture

Plant operations

Continuous improvement

Tools

DCS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Provide leadership and direction for daily plant operations, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient production.
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA), TSSA regulations, environmental requirements, and company policies.
• Act as Acting Chief Operating Engineer during the Chief Operating Engineer’s absence, providing oversight of regulated operations and maintaining compliance with TSSA requirements.
• Monitor plant performance, review process data, and implement improvements to optimize reliability, efficiency, and production outcomes.
• Lead troubleshooting activities and coordinate resources to resolve operational issues.
• Support plant inspections, audits, and regulatory activities, including TSSA, ESA, and other applicable requirements.
• Ensure accurate documentation and reporting of production, maintenance, safety, and compliance activities.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to supervisors, Operating Engineers, operators, and support personnel.
• Oversee training programs, including Operating Engineer onboarding, qualification progression, and certification requirements.
• Ensure training programs align with TSSA and SOPEEC requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture through employee engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and other departments to support reliability initiatives, projects, and plant improvements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and operational performance.
• Maintain positive employee and labour relations while ensuring compliance with company policies and the collective agreement.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Valid 2nd Class Operating Engineer Certificate issued by TSSA (Ontario). A 1st Class Certificate is considered an asset.
• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive experience in chemical manufacturing, process operations, power engineering, or a related industrial environment.
• Previous leadership experience in a supervisory, management, or senior operations role.
• Strong understanding of TSSA regulations, OHSA requirements, CSA standards, and applicable codes.
• Experience with continuous process operations and chemical manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret process data and make sound operational decisions.
• Experience with plant control systems (DCS) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, employee development, and operational excellence.