Utilities Shift Engineer

at  NextStar Energy

NextStar Energy (NSE) is an innovative joint venture company between LG and Stellantis. It will be Canada’s first large-scale lithium-ion battery production plant when it begins production at the Twin Oaks site in Windsor, Ontario. The manufacturing facility will have an annual targeted production capacity in excess of 49 gigawatt hours and will create an estimated 2,500 new jobs in Windsor and the surrounding areas. This state-of-the-art facility will be the first of its kind in Canada and is being built with the goal of becoming the foremost battery hub in North America. Join NextStar Energy to grow your career and shape the future of Canada’s EV battery industry today.
Our stellar, innovative NextStar team offers competitive wages and benefits packages as well as an environmentally friendly workplace. You’ll walk into a space each day where you’re valued beyond your talent, and given the tools, rewards, and opportunities to enhance your well-being and overall quality of life.
As a Utilities Shift Engineer you will be responsible for all utility-related equipment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in supervision
• Possess a Second Class Operating Engineer License
• Certified Engineering Technician/Technologist or Facilities Management Professional designation is an asset
• Legally authorized to work in US/Canada

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience with operations and maintenance of large process plants that include: Boilers, Chillers, Compressors, Pumps, Piping, Power distribution etc.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Resourceful and self-sufficient with strong time management skills and the ability to determine priorities
• Strong knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Act
  Thank you for your interest in our company and the opportunity to join our team. We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you better!
  NextStar Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.

• Operation and maintenance of all process equipment including but not limited to: fire protection systems (sprinklers, pumps, storage tanks), mechanical equipment (chillers, air compressors, steam boilers, hot oil boilers, distillation equipment), and electrical equipment & power distribution from 30kV to 208V.
• Areas of responsibility include all utility-related equipment in under the operations scope.
• Maintain good morale and a positive working environment.
• Create and maintain a safe working environment and ensure all reports are working to high standard
• Drive a “right first time” culture for job quality and maintain housekeeping standard
• Plan and prioritize work orders, scheduling, overall repairs, and maintenance to minimize facility downtime and disruptions
• Implement methodologies to improve operational effectiveness in compliance with regulatory codes and standards
• Assist to lead the integration of contractor partners and equipment providing support to the plant force
• Responsible for personnel decisions related to hiring, performance and disciplinary action for your direct reports
• Create incident reports, safety alerts, and safety training for direct reports and contractors
• Assist in effective spare parts management, parts orders, and organizational changes
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, Outlook, PowerPoint) & AutoCAD
• Demonstrate problem solving methodology and breakdown management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.