Chief Powerhouse Engineer-Temporary

at  Redpath Sugar Ltd

Redpath Sugar is located on Toronto’s historic downtown waterfront and has been a part of Canada’s heritage for more than 160 years. Our brand is the oldest food-related trademark in Canada and is recognized across the country. Redpath Sugar is part of ASR Group, the largest cane sugar refiner in the world.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Significant, recent related experience in power plant operation.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with high pressure boilers, steam turbines, electrical generation and water treatment.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Ontario First or Second Class Operating Engineer certificate is a must

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)

• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization.
• Experienced with the use of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel & PowerPoint.
• Ability to confidently engage and coach operators with plant systems and expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to challenge the status quo and be a change agent for operational improvements.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experienced with Steam and Power systems including:
• High pressure superheated production boilers
• Water treatment
• High pressure steam turbines
• Generators, switchgear & Power Breakers
• Synchronization controls & local Utility connections
• Demonstrated experience maintaining regulatory and insurance requirements.
• TSSA pressure vessel and safety valve system code compliance
• Boiler operating code compliance
• Fuel storage and site use code compliance.
• Able to apply sound engineering principles with plant system troubleshooting and/or improvement recommendations
• Experience with low energy/high efficiency and heat recovery systems is preferred.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and lead the Powerhouse team.
• Drive Redpath’s Utility services for high performance in safety, cost control. equipment reliability, housekeeping
• Set and achieve Utility area KPI’s.
• Maintain and develop operating procedures and support with effective training programs for powerhouse team
• Oversee the coordination of all technical service providers, including bidding contracts and monitoring of quality control.
• Analyze energy usage and demand information and implement operating strategies to reduce costs.
• Manage maintenance and upgrades of equipment to improve reliability and efficiency of the Powerhouse equipment
• Review existing operations and identify opportunities for improvement using sound engineering principles.
• Troubleshooting of powerhouse equipment.
• Responsible to manage site wide steam/condensate system performance
• Responsible to manage site wide heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.
• Responsible to manage site wide pressure vessel and fire system compliance with Ontario regulatory and ASR group requirements.

LOCATION OF ROLE

• Toronto, ON
  For more than 100 years, our employees have taken pride in “Making Life a Little Sweeter” by providing our customers and consumers with quality service and sugar products. Our commitment to that principle drives us in all that we do and encourages us to uphold our company’s high ethical standards of business conduct to ensure our continued success. Redpath Sugar Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible enviornment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. Should you require accommodation or support in any aspect of our recruitment and selection process, we will work with you to meet your needs