Assistant Chief Operating Engineer

Introduction

Atura Power is the largest fleet of combined cycle power plants in Ontario. Our facilities are located across the province including Napanee, Halton Hills, Toronto and Windsor. This position is located at Halton Hills Generation Station (HHGS). HHGS is a combined cycle natural gas electric generating facility that creates 638MW of electricity for the Ontario electricity market.

Guided by our values, we are inclusive, we work safely, we are flexible, we look for ways to do things better, we always act with integrity. Join the team that powers the province!

Job Summary

Reporting to the Chief Operating Engineer, the Assistant Chief Operating Engineer provides highly specialized technical skills/knowledge pertaining to all aspects of the power generation facility for the safe, efficient, and reliable operations and maintenance of the entire plant. Expected to perform various supervisory duties and fulfill the role as Acting Chief Operating Engineer as required during times the Chief Operating Engineer is unavailable in accordance with TSSA regulations. With ongoing training, mentoring, and leadership skills development, the Assistant Chief Engineer will prepare for progression into the role of Chief Engineer or other leadership positions. Normal reporting work hours are Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. Work outside of normal working hours may be required.

Responsibilities

- Provide front line leadership in planning, scheduling, and execution of maintenance programs and plant outages;

- Provide training and mentoring to junior operating engineers; support site training program, on the job training,

- Lead the training for all operators on new systems, new programs and upgrades to any operational items which may impact operations,

- Assist in recruitment activities and interviewing candidates.

- Delegate work/tasks as required.

- Develop plant operating procedures, and oversee implementation of corporate initiatives;

- Monitor day to day safety and environmental performance and make recommendations for resolution of any issues;

- Prepare safety and environmental supporting documentation

- Monitor and maximize energy production; including the application of problem solving/ troubleshooting skills and root cause analyses;

- Participate in outage planning and scheduling

- Perform DCS trending and analysis.

- Provide expert advice on operational issues

- Support the monitoring of water & steam chemistry with operating staff

- Prepare technical reports, operation reports, operating procedures and studies/ testing;

- Support coordination and execution of various safety functions

- (LOTO), as well as general maintenance and operation activities; Provide coordination, direction, and advice to Engineering team in the performance of maintenance/operation techniques; Provide assistance to Commercial team and develop understanding of commercial impacts with all recommendations and decisions;

- Coordinate and supervise outside contractors and consulting personnel,

- Communicate effectively with various external government and regulatory agencies;

- Coordinate and prioritize work activities in conjunction with the planning/work management function.

- Meet station procedural and regulatory compliance.

- Support all operations and maintenance activities to achieve safety, performance, cost and reliability targets

- Analyze shutdown reports and make recommendations, initiate corrective action and review and improve operation procedures, analyze operating problems and implement long term solutions

- Carry out duties required by the Chief Operating Engineer

Qualifications & Education

- Certified First Class Operating Engineer or Second Class Operating Engineer working toward obtaining a First Class designation.

- Minimum of 7 years related power plant experience in plant operating/maintenance

- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills;

- Strong knowledge and experience with gas turbines, steam turbines, HRSG steam production and all associated plant auxiliary equipment in both maintenance and operations.

- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.

- This position requires candidates to:

- Have and maintain a valid driver's license.

- Successfully complete a criminal record check.

Atura Power strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration, and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity. The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity. Atura Power seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. While all qualified candidates are invited to apply, we particularly welcome applications from women, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, members of visible minorities, and LGBTQ2+ persons.

Atura Power offers competitive wages, benefits, and compliance with the current collective agreement. Our employees are company, community and environmentally focused.