Chief Power Engineer

About the role

Agropur is hiring a Chief Power Engineer in Truro, Nova Scotia, to lead the Power Engineering and Refrigeration team and ensure safe, reliable and efficient plant operations. The role covers ammonia refrigeration, steam generation, utilities and related systems, and works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality and Health & Safety.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, coach and schedule the Power Engineering and Refrigeration team
• Ensure safe operation and maintenance of ammonia refrigeration, steam generation, utilities and related systems
• Respond to equipment failures and emergencies, coordinate repairs and minimize downtime
• Troubleshoot complex issues and give technical guidance to the team
• Identify improvements to equipment reliability, energy efficiency and utility consumption
• Support maintenance and capital projects and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with regulations, codes and standards for boilers, pressure vessels, refrigeration systems and environmental requirements
• Act as main contact with regulatory agencies and support site audits and inspections
• Develop operating procedures, training programs and competency plans for Power Engineering personnel
• Manage departmental documentation, contractor activities and compliance records

Required profile

• Class 1 Refrigeration Plant Operator certification and a minimum Class 3 Steam/Boiler Operator certification
• At least 5 years of experience operating and maintaining ammonia refrigeration systems in an industrial setting
• Experience in food manufacturing, cold storage or other industrial facilities with large-scale refrigeration and utility systems
• Proven leadership experience coaching and motivating teams
• Willingness to take part in on-call and emergency response activities
• Experience in a unionized environment is an asset

Required skills

• Strong technical knowledge of refrigeration, steam generation, utilities, equipment reliability and maintenance best practices
• Experience driving continuous improvement, operational efficiency and preventive maintenance
• Ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization
• Comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and making sound decisions under pressure

What we offer

• Salary scale of $84,600 to $105,800, depending on academic background, experience, training and skills
• Recognition of years of service for vacation calculation
• Flexible remote work
• Flexible group insurance plan including telemedicine
• Employee assistance program
• Career development opportunities and a retirement plan with company contributions