Job Description

The Opportunity:

The Assistant Chief Engineer (Powerhouse and Wastewater Treatment Plant) is the operational leader of the Powerhouse and Wastewater Treatment Plants and will be successor of Class 1 Chief Engineer. 

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Operational leader of the Powerhouse and Wastewater Treatment Plants
• Lead the Powerhouse and Wastewater Treatment operators in accordance with Company policies, procedures, and the collective bargaining agreement
• Daily payroll and scheduling for Powerhouse and Wastewater Treatment operators and prioritize daily work activities with Maintenance
• Instilling safety, objectives, and measurements; fosters good staff relationships to gain commitment from all employees while following GMP s and HACCP
• Proven team leader, team player, committed to excellence, positive attitude, excellent interpersonal skills
• Monitor all systems to keep the plant in compliance with all Federal, Provincial, & Corporate Environmental regulations. Carbon saving initiatives
• Establish & maintain records of all waste streams from the plant and identify any that may be recyclable
• Establish, run, and organize monthly safety meetings, energy teams and assigned projects
• Compile & send an environmental report to all the plant s Managers & General Supervisors
• Monitor water testing, environmental spills, and other logs daily and act and or direct the workforce as required.
• Maintain the plant s Environmental Management System (EMS) and work toward getting the plant to a Tier 3 Environmental Pioneer status, working at being ready to step toward Tier 4 ISO 14,001, should this become necessary. Read logbooks daily, continuously update cost saving spreadsheets and develop SOP s
• Track Preventative Maintenance (PM s), work orders and maintain electronic & hard copy libraries of all environmental records for audit purposes
• Capital Projects to keep equipment up to date
• Willingness to take on additional responsibilities as required

What You ll Bring:

• 2nd Class Power Engineering Certificate and demonstrated progress towards Class 1
• Experience including working knowledge of Powerhouse, ammonia plant operations and Wastewater plant
• Previous experience with food processing, CFIA and HACCP would be an asset.
• Familiar with electrical, health & safety, CFIA/USDA statutory regulations
• Preventive and Proactive Maintenance strategy expertise essential
• Knowledge of MS Office required, AutoCAD, MS Project is preferred
• Experience working in a Unionized environment
• Working knowledge of ammonia plant operations including powerhouse support
• Strong oral and written communication skills, ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to live and teach our Maple Leaf leadership values

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.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, speaker series events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.