Assistant Chief Power Engineer

Company Description

A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.

Job Description

The Assistant Chief Power Engineer is responsible for assisting in supervising and directing the activities of the Operations personnel providing vacation and leave relief for the Shift Engineer and for the other members of their crew (the Control Room Operator and Plant Operators) and may assume the responsibilities of the Operations Manager (Chief Engineer) in their absence.

The Assistant Chief Power Engineer is designated as the top-ranking individual when on duty after-hours, weekends, and holiday times when the plant management staff is not on site, and is responsible for plant operations and decisions regarding personnel and safety matters.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Supervise, direct and effectively coordinate the Operating Crew on a shift to safely operate the power plant and associated equipment in accordance with established procedures, practices and regulations
2. Provide vacation, leave and/or training relief firstly for Shift Supervisors assigned to a specific crew
3. Provide support to capital projects and major outage planning/work
4. Collaboratively participate in all commissioning and start-up activities as required
5. Ensure the plant and associated equipment is operated in compliance with applicable regulations, policies and procedures
6. Exercise sound judgment and take timely actions as needed to ensure personnel safety, to remain in compliance with regulations, and to prevent equipment damage
7. Administer the plant Lock Out/Tag Out program to ensure tasks are completed safely
8. Implement safety programs and lead Operating Crew members to adopt safe work practices
9. Operate the plant and all associated equipment through the Delta V DCS system to ensure operation within specified parameters
10. Perform plant rounds outside the Control Room as required
11. Effectively communicates plant status to Plant Management, the Operators and other persons in the Plant
12. Provide leadership to develop standard operating procedures and practices
13. Ensure that the SOPs are revised and reviewed in a timely manner to reflect current best way practices to operate the equipment
14. Assist the Operations Manager in the oversight of daily plant operations and with plant scheduling and manpower loading
15. Assist the Operations Manager with the optimization of plant operating performance and production
16. Assist the Operations Manager with budgeting and prioritizing Capital requirements
17. Assist the Operations and Maintenance Managers with the planning of the maintenance shutdowns
18. Troubleshoot operational problems and initiate maintenance requests. 
19. Assists operational and maintenance teams in achieving operations, maintenance, reliability and capital objectives. Identify gaps in the management system and makes recommendations for improvements. ∙ Collaborates with the Tradespeople, Plant Management and/or Contractors to troubleshoot and resolve maintenance issues
20. Assess risks posed by identified problems and ensure management and other plant personnel are made aware of those risks
21. Perform minor breakdown and preventive maintenance tasks as required
22. Perform other duties related to operations including assisting with maintenance planning and coordination, investigating loss events, and developing/reviewing procedures
23. Manage the performance of Operating Crew members. Encourage, train, mentor and coach Operating Crew members to complete their job tasks, learning systems and for professional qualifications. ∙ Provides Team Members with performance and development feedback and support. ∙ Signs off other Team Members’ qualifications as competent to operate a given system. ∙ Collaborate to develop the site reliability and operations continuity plans
24. Participate in the shutdown planning and scheduling activities for both sites. Collaborate with local teams in identifying work and with the writing of procedures and task identification for individual site requirements
25. Work with the site teams to prepare and review safe work procedures for all operating and shutdown activities
26. Ensure good communication and cooperation between both Plant sites and with corporate teams. Contribute and in some cases lead the development of regional initiatives
27. Complete required logs and reports
28. Schedule Operating Crew personnel
29. May have the opportunity to assist and work at the other plant for short assignments
30. May be asked to participate on health and safety committees and initiatives
31. Ensure good communication with stakeholder representatives
32. Ensure the compliance of subcontractors and participate in their pre-qualification
33. Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess a valid BC Interprovincial First Class or Second Class Power Engineer’s Certificate of Competency (First Class preferred; if a Second Class candidate is selected, temporary certificates may be applied for as needed to cover for the Operations Manager; candidates may need to obtain Class One certification
• The candidate will possess a valid BC Interprovincial First Class or Second Class Power Engineer’s Certificate of Competency; supervisory background in an electrical generating facility is preferred
• Experience with and CEMS operation is a requirement of this role
• Experience as a Control Room Operator or Shift Supervisor in a Solid Fuel facility is highly desirable
• The position requires a broad background in plant operations including at least ten (10) years in hands-on and/or supervision of Power Plant machinery.
• General knowledge and/or experience in industrial safety are required or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Technology Skills Requirements:

• Solid computer skills: proficiency with spreadsheet, email, and word processing software required; Microsoft Office and Windows preferred.
• A working knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Software VAMS applications will be an asset.

Special Requirements:

• Experience in a power generating plant
• Experience working with biomass
• External candidates must possess all required safety certifications prior to employment, including:
  • Confined Space Training
  • Fall Protection Certification
  • WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)
  • Any additional site-specific safety certifications as required.

Physical Requirements: 

• Be able to work for prolonged periods in extremes of hot and cold temperatures and inclement weather conditions. Be able to tolerate dust and other airborne particles and work around other materials such as biomass, diesel and lube oils. Under certain conditions while working in the plant, may be required to wear a respirator. Required to wear safety equipment and FR clothing where appropriate. Requires frequent stooping, bending, climbing, reaching, and carrying and moving heavy objects with assistance when required. Must be able to work from ladders, scaffolds, and high-lifts, and in confined spaces.

Work Environment:

Permanent position, offered on a full-time basis.

Salary:

$140,000-$160,000 annually + eligible for company annual bonus program

Additional Information

Why join our team of researchers? Come and rejuvenate the world with us!

• Acting today to create the world of tomorrow;
• A company in constant growth;
• A multitude of large-scale projects where you can put your talent to good use;
• A multitude of large-scale projects where you can make the most of your talent; Challenges adapted to your needs and the absence of routine;
• The possibility of developing your career according to your professional objectives;
• Internal and external training and coaching programs;
• A very competitive compensation, pension and benefits package;
• Multi-disciplinary work teams and a health and safety oriented work environment.

We thank all applicants for applying, but only those selected will be contacted.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.