2nd Class Power Engineer - Portage la Prairie, Canada - Taleo BE

Description

Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients, a pioneer of plant proteins and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients.

What makes us proud?

Using plant-based resources, we collaborate with our customers and partners to imagine and offer ingredients to better feed people and treat patients.

Each of our ingredients responds to unique and essential needs, and they enable healthier lifestyles.

The 2nd Class Power Engineer is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the following systems: steam, refrigeration, compressed air, plant water, domestic water, fire suppression and Natural gas. The successful candidate can operate all boiler/refrigeration equipment, including support systems, and can perform mechanical repairs in all areas of their responsibility.

Key Accountabilities

SAFETY

• Always ensure safe operation of plant
• Always conduct self in a professional and safe manner
• Assist with the isolation of equipment for service, repairs etc.
• Assist in the development of energy control procedures and safe work practices.
• Participate in investigation, and education programs on hazard assessment and risk migration
• Participate in safety meetings and toolbox talks, while sharing relevant information to make co-workers more safety aware
• Engage in adequate training to safely perform their duties
• Adherence / compliance to SOP, Roquette Safety Expectations, safe work practices and risk mitigation tools

OPERATIONS

• Abide by all safety procedures, company policy and procedure, Government Acts and regulations, as it related to the operation of the department being in compliance with Office of the Fire Commissioner
• Maintain and operate High-pressure Boilers within design specification of Temperature and Pressure
• Maintain proper pH, alkalinity, TDS and dissolve oxygen in Boiler and Feed water
• Maintain an accurate logbook of all activities, and log sheets analyzing data and taking corrective actions
• Monitor Air compressor, Air Dryer and Air intake system for the Utilities Department
• Maintain and operate Refrigeration system efficiently and effectively within manufactures specifications
• Execute efficient and safely start up and shut of all utilities equipment (Boilers, Chillers, Dry Cooling Towers, Air Compressor, Air Dyers)
• Ensure safe and efficient operation of the Boiler, Refrigeration system, Compress Air systems, pumps and all ancillary equipment
• Maintain accurate glycol logs for chill system and Dry Cooling Tower
• Check and maintain accurate inventories for all Utilities replenish able including but not limited to Chemicals, Reagents and testing equipment.
• Perform daily safety checks of covered equipment under the boiler and pressure vessel act
• Prepare standard operating Procedure
• Monitor, start up, shut down Plant equipment from DCS
• Conduct inspections on the fire sprinkler system as required
• Maintain and operate potable water production and waste water treatment Plant
• Maintain and operate water treatment plant within define limits
• Participate in training of New Hires
• Participate in the issuance of Confined Space Entry Permits and Lock out Tag out (lotto) as required
• Perform assigned responsibilities during plant evacuations due to fire and gas
• Fully understand the principle and operation of the Boiler/Refrigeration/potable water production/wastewater monitoring system and can make decisions based on sound judgment when a situation dictates
• Inform Utilities Supervisor, potential issues related to the Boilers, the Refrigeration unit and potable water unit
• Troubleshoot Boiler failures/Water production/Wastewater compliance, determining work around and reporting deficiencies, problems to Head of Production
• Maintain work area in a clean and functional condition
• Participation in training activities appropriate to the position and incorporates acquired skills and knowledge
• Work with Maintenance, Engineering, and other departments on issues.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Must hold a valid Class 2 Power Engineer license
• 3-5 years' experience working in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Experience in operating large Utilities facilities (power distribution, steam generation, vacuum systems, compressed air systems, water distribution systems, Fire Protection System and Refrigeration system with Glycol as Secondary Refrigerant)
• In depth knowledge and experience in troubleshooting is required
• Control room experience – monitor complex processes and coordinate critical activities
• Maintenance experience and able to prioritize assets maintenance to ensure plant reliability
• Incumbent must be able to cover shifts as the need of the Business dictates

If you identify yourself in this position, please apply by uploading your resume and let's start the journey together

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Roquette believes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion must be woven into everything we do, from the products we make, through the relationships we build with our partners, and most importantly within the teams we create and how we interact together.

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