Steam Chief - 3rd Class Power Engineer

at  West Fraser

West Fraser offers a range of exciting career opportunities for individuals seeking challenging and rewarding careers. Chetwynd Forest Products is currently recruiting for a Steam chief – 3rd Class Power Engineer.
Reporting to the Chetwynd Forest Industries General Manager, you will be responsible for the safe and optimum operation of the Bioenergy plant just recently constructed and commissioned in 2015.

ABOUT US:

We make renewable, wood-based building products for the world, contributing to a more sustainable future. Today, West Fraser is one of the world’s largest producers of sustainable wood-based building products, with more than 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe. From responsibly sourced and sustainably managed forest resources, West Fraser produces lumber, engineered wood products (oriented strand board, laminated veneer lumber, medium-density fibreboard, plywood, and particleboard), pulp, newsprint, wood chips, other residuals, and renewable energy. West Fraser’s products are used in home construction, repair and remodelling, industrial applications, papers, tissue, and boxes.
What makes us stand out is our people-first approach. We value internal growth and continuous learning. Join us, and you’ll enjoy competitive pay, great benefits, and an excellent pension plan, all in a supportive environment where your voice matters.

• Providing leadership, direction and supervision to the Bioenergy plant operating crew
• Safety management, including orientation, training, worker observations, identifying and correcting safety hazards, accident and near-miss investigations, emergency protection systems and site audits. Manage the Safety Management Plan (SMP) and Alternative Safety Approach
• Ensuring optimum manning and operation of the Bioenergy plant
• Operating cost control
• Contractor management
• Inventory control of hog fuel, consumables and waste products (ash handling/landfilling)
• Reliability management, including monitoring oil analysis and vibration analysis reports, planning and scheduling maintenance, operator care rounds, lubrication and spare parts management
• Environmental compliance including stack testing, and all applicable environmental audits.