Chief Engineer

West Coast Reduction Ltd. – Nothing Left Behind*. Using innovative thinking, progressive processes, and modern facilities, WCRL’s seven plant locations across Western Canada recycle inedible food by-products to create finished products such as protein meals and oils which are then sold to customers worldwide. Learn more at www.wcrl.com. Based at our Calgary plant location, we are hiring a permanent, full-time Chief Engineer. This role is responsible for overseeing, maintaining, and monitoring all steam plant systems, equipment, as well as other utilities throughout the facility including air compressors, compressed air piping/hookups, water piping and mixing stations, steam and condensate piping, air scrubbing and odour control equipment, and waste water systems. The Chief Engineer ensures that WCRL follows Alberta Boilers Safety Association (ABSA) regulations and acts as the main point of contact for ABSA.WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?Build a stable career at a reputable company with more than 450 employeesCompetitive wagesContinuous in-house training opportunities availableComprehensive compensation package offered to full-time employees including employer-paid extended health benefitsLife insuranceGenerous RRSP matching for employee contributions after 1 yearDiscretionary annual bonusOpportunities for career advancementKEY RESPONSIBILITIESOperate and maintain all steam plant equipment, and ensure that boilers and pressure parts comply with ABSA and WCRL standardsEnsure daily operating plans are communicated and executed including the maintenance work order process for the steam plant, waste water, air compression, fire suppression, and air pollution departmentsManage and schedule steam plant shift operators, and schedule documents for all necessary safety testing and maintenanceProvide recommendations for improvements to equipment and processesProvide troubleshooting and problem-solving solutions for the general repair of systems and equipmentParticipate in recruitment, selection, and employee performance management of the steam engineersMaintain liaison between the steam plant, site management, procurement and maintenance, plant chemical supplier technical representatives, insurance providers and the City of CalgaryParticipate and/or initiate in toolbox meetings and in planning processes to ensure compliance with regulationsMaintain maintenance equipment and department technical training materialsEnsure operators have the knowledge, experience, and current procedures required to operate the plant safely and efficientlyEnsure odor control systems are operating within parameters established by Alberta EnvironmentPerform shift work based on company business needsWork overtime as instructed to ensure minimal downtime of facilitiesAdhere to the company Code of Conduct and all West Coast Reduction Ltd. policiesEncourage a safety culture where employees do not put themselves or others at riskPeople development and active management of direct reportsFoster a positive team and company culturePerform other duties as assigned by Manager or SupervisorDESIRED QUALIFICATIONSPossession of a valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean abstractPossession of a valid Class 2 Power Engineering Certificate7 years of progressive experience in a plant operation environment or similar industryMechanically inclined and able to perform routine maintenance tasksProficiency in English, both written and verbal, with excellent communication skillsComputer literacy, knowledgeable of Microsoft Office suite of applicationsAbility to read or interpret diagrams, schematic drawings and manualsAbility to frequently move, carry, lift, push and pull equipment up to 50 lbs without assistancePerform repetitive motions including bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing and reaching overheadAdaptable to adverse conditions including confined space, heights, cold weather, odours and animal by-productsINTERESTED CANDIDATES ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION VIA THE “APPLY NOW” LINK BELOW. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr