Job description:
· Lead and promote a culture where Health & Safety is the highest priority.
· Ensure compliance with the Technical Standards and Safety Act (TSSA), Operating Engineers Regulation, Electrical Safety Authority (ESA), Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA), environmental regulations, and all applicable codes and standards.
· Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, SQF, BRC, LOTO, and company food safety programs.
· Supervise, mentor, schedule, train, and evaluate Operating Engineers and utility personnel.
· Coordinate and supervise contractors to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company standards.
· Operate, monitor, and oversee the maintenance of packaged steam boilers, steam distribution systems, condensate systems, ammonia refrigeration systems, condensers, compressed air systems (high-pressure reciprocating and low-pressure screw compressors), air dryers, RO and UV water treatment systems, fire sprinkler systems, and other plant utility equipment.
· Ensure safe, reliable, and uninterrupted operation of all utility systems to support production.
· Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs for all utility equipment.
· Plan and coordinate maintenance shutdowns, equipment inspections, repairs, and overhauls.
· Troubleshoot complex equipment failures and lead root cause investigations to prevent recurrence.
· Manage capital improvement projects from planning through commissioning, including contractor coordination and project execution.
· Develop and manage departmental operating and capital budgets while identifying opportunities for cost savings.
· Monitor utility consumption and implement energy management initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs.
· Manage spare parts inventory and critical equipment to ensure plant reliability.
· Maintain accurate operating logs, maintenance records, regulatory documentation, and equipment history using the CMMS.
· Perform and oversee water treatment testing, boiler chemistry monitoring, and utility system performance.
· Maintain and inspect the facility fire sprinkler system and associated equipment.
· Support internal and external audits, regulatory inspections, and customer audits.
· Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability, efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
· Provide technical support to Maintenance, Production, Quality, and Engineering departments.
· Respond to plant emergencies and provide leadership during equipment failures or abnormal operating conditions.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
· Valid Ontario Second Class Operating Engineer Certificate of Qualification (required).
· Minimum five (5) years of industrial operating engineering experience, including experience supervising operating engineers or maintenance personnel.
· Food and beverage manufacturing experience is preferred.
· Strong knowledge of steam generation, ammonia refrigeration, compressed air systems, HVAC, water treatment, boiler chemistry, fire protection systems, and plant utilities.
· Thorough knowledge of TSSA regulations, Operating Engineers Regulation, ESA requirements, OHSA, environmental legislation, and food safety standards.
· Experience developing preventive maintenance programs and managing utility operations.
· Experience leading capital projects, contractor management, budgeting, and energy management initiatives.
· Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
· Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
· Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
· Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
· Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, overtime, and respond to emergencies as required.
Pay: $45.00-$55.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
