Title: Chief Power Engineer Location: Canada-Ontario-Thorold Other Locations:

Description

Contribute. Grow. Lead...with OxyChem. Looking for a challenge? Desire to achieve your true potential? OxyChem is a growing, action-oriented, safety driven chemical manufacturing company continually striving to be the best in the business while staying focused on environmental protection. The secret to our success has and will continue to be our people.

 Occidental Chemical Corporation (OxyChem) is a leading North American manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resins, chlorine and caustic soda – key building blocks for a variety of indispensable products such as plastics, pharmaceuticals and water treatment chemicals. Other OxyChem products include caustic potash, chlorinated organics, sodium silicates, chlorinated isocyanurates and calcium chloride. OxyChem's market position is among the top three producers in the United States in 2017 for the principal products it manufactures and markets. Based in Dallas, Texas, the company has manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Canada and Latin America.

In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities. We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated individual to fill the position of Chief Power Engineer within our Chemical Manufacturing Facility located in Niagara Falls, Ontario Canada.

Essential Job Duties:

• Ensures that all utilities, i.e. steam, air, water, fire and waste systems are supplied to plant for both consumption and uninterrupted production.
• Conducts daily work activities in support of HSE objectives and policies. 
• Assists with carrying out duties, responsibilities and authority as defined in HSE programs, practices and procedures.
• Works safely, with respect to health and environmental requirements.
• Coordinates maintenance for department equipment including routine maintenance checks.
• Diagnoses problems and determines possible solutions. 
• Advises and assists  maintenance as required.
• Issues safety work permits as required.
• Maintains daily log sheets, operational data and charts for purposes of record keeping as legislated.
• Ensures that all work performed is done in accordance with plant Safety policies and procedures, Environmental standards and TSSA standards.
• Ensures that general housekeeping and minor maintenance is performed within the Utilities department.
• Assists in developing, updating and proofing department procedures.
• Provides operational and various administrative support functions.
• Provides inventory control and orders Utility chemicals as required.

Qualifications

Education:

• Must possess a valid 1^ST Class Operating Engineer’s License, knowledge of Operating Engineers Act, boilers, pressure vessels and fuels.
• Knowledge of all applicable TSSA regulations.
• Successful completion of a Community College Diploma in Power Engineering Technology or related field of study or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Strong knowledge of power generation / transmission technology, water and waste water treatment including processes, procedures and related systems in a plant environment.
• Sound knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations.
• Knowledge of computers and ability to operate computer systems and software applications including Microsoft Excel, Word, Power-point, Outlook, and to conduct research using the internet.
• SAP knowledge / experience would be an asset.
• High level of problem solving/analytical skills, strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team is required.

Experience :

• Related Utilities management experience in plant operations with a focus on power technology, systems, processes and project management.
• Must have related experience and be familiar with plant operations, systems, processes, procedures and experience with TSSA regulations on several levels.
• Proven experience with diagnostic, analytical and problem solving to resolve issues effectively.
• Previous Utilities related experience including planning, coordinating, organizing work or projects.
• Related experience in preparing reports and maintaining accurate records.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.  Ability to deal with tact, diplomacy and courtesy.
• In addition, must have previous experience with Health and Safety practices and procedures in a manufacturing environment, ideally a chemical processing facility.