Description
This large forest industry operation in the Greater Vancouver area employs over 400 and has assets of $300 million. This facility produces a wide variety of commodity and engineered products for clients around the world.
The plant has recently installed a new Cleaver Brooks D-Style Industrial Watertube Boiler. Complete specifications available upon request.
Reporting to the General Manager, the Chief Power Engineer’s primary responsibilities include:
- Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Steam and Gas department in accordance with the provincial Power Engineers Act and Regulations
- Ensures all pressure vessel repairs, alterations, installations, and operations are in compliance with BC Technical Safety requirements
- Develop and implement standard operating procedures for all equipment in boiler house
- Leads safety programs, establishes safety objectives, and tracks progress
- Engages personnel in the review and changes affecting safe operating and lock-out procedures
- Ensure personnel adhere to strict safety protocol and practices in the execution of their responsibilities and provides the training and tools to perform work safely
- Develops operating and maintenance parameters to enhance efficiency, energy conservation, environmental performance, while complying with corporate and government safety and environmental regulations
- Delegates responsibility and authority to Shift Engineers and Firemen; to carry out the safe and efficient operation of the department and directs the maintenance of all area equipment
- Plans, coordinates, and leads annual maintenance shutdown activities in the Boiler house to ensure the shutdown is well planned and executed and start-up is safe and on schedule
- Provides coaching and leadership to department personnel. Utilizes and develops core strengths and abilities within the team
Major Qualifications and Skills:
- This position requires a valid BC 1st Class First-Class Power Engineer Certificate or minimum of 6 exams completed towards 1st Class First-Class Power Engineer Certificate
- Knowledge and understaffing of high-pressure boilers and other auxiliary equipment
- Ability to analyses utility systems and recommend cost saving measures
- A strong safety mindset
- Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate others without having direct authority
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the flexibility to effectively respond to continually changing internal and external business conditions
Interested candidates should apply online via button below or for further information, contact Ron Hogg at (604) 669-5635.