Operating Engineer

Job summary

The incumbent will operate, test, and maintain powerhouse and plant utility equipment including boilers and air compressors. They are responsible for planning maintenance, logging work efforts, and ensuring all utility systems operate at peak efficiency.

Job details

To maintain the safe and efficient operation of powerhouse and plant utility equipment. The incumbent will be a member of a team operating, testing and maintaining boilers, air compressors, pumps and ancillary equipment. There is a requirement to work a flexible work week to enable seven day plant coverage. Some overtime may be required. Employee Type: Full time Location: ON Stoney Creek Job Type: Production Group Job Posting Title: Operating Engineer Job Description: Schedule: 8 hour shifts + occasional overtime Monday to Friday shifts + occasional weekends rotating days & afternoons (some nights) Work Location: 944 Highway 8, Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada Salary, based on experience and other qualifications: $49.12 per hour Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan with match, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Roles & Responsibilities: Safely operate steam boilers, compressors and ancillary equipment Proactively plan and schedule contract maintenance on utility equipment. Perform preventive and emergency maintenance on steam and utility system components. Collaborate with maintenance and manufacturing teams to ensure all utility and processing equipment is operating at peak efficiency. Log daily work effort and failure causes for prompt corrective measures to be taken. Maintain powerhouse equipment records as required for a food processing facility. Ongoing training on new equipment and maintenance practices is a requirement. The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list of all tasks. Additional tasks and duties may be assigned from time to time as necessitated by business needs. Qualifications & Experience: Licensed Operating Engineer 3rd Class a MUST 3-5 years of experience preferred Water/wastewater treatment plant operator certification an asset Food manufacturing experience an asset Experience with HVAC systems and non- ammonia cooling systems an asset Experience in troubleshooting and repair of utility equipment is a key skill Good verbal and written communication skills are required Must be dependable, attention to detail, be computer literate, creative, and have planning and organizational skills Must possess sound judgment and decision-making skills and be able to work under minimal supervision. Candidate must show initiative and cooperate effectively in a multi-skilled environment. Physical Activity / Working Conditions: Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Bend/twist, push/pull as needed to complete work tasks Work in a warm temperature during summer months EEO Statement: Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

What you’ll do

The incumbent will operate, test, and maintain powerhouse and plant utility equipment including boilers and air compressors. They are responsible for planning maintenance, logging work efforts, and ensuring all utility systems operate at peak efficiency.

Requirements

A licensed 3rd Class Operating Engineer is required for this role. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience and the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement Plan with match
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Listed skills

• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• Planning · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Boiler operation
• Air compressor maintenance
• Preventive maintenance
• Emergency maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Utility equipment repair
• HVAC systems
• Water treatment
• Computer literacy
• Planning
• Organizational skills
• Decision-making
• Communication skills
• Initiative
• Attention to detail
• Utility Equipment
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Organizational Skills
• Talent Management
• Lifting Ability
• Food Manufacturing
• HVAC
• Ammonia
• Boilers
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Failure Causes
• Food Processing
• Proactivity
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Cooling Systems
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Food & Beverage
• Operating Engineer
• Industrial Plant Engineer
• Industrial and Production Engineers
• Industrial Engineers

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