Chief Power Engineer

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!
 

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Chief Power Engineer to join our team of skilled professionals based at our Calgary, AB Plant. This state-of-the-art manufacturing plant produces premium roofing shingles in a high speed, continuous, asphalt shingle manufacturing process environment.
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Chief Power Engineer will oversee critical site equipment, including oil heaters, HVAC systems, compressors, steam systems, and fire prevention systems. This role involves performing routine preventative maintenance, checks, and ensuring compliance with ABSA standards.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive salary

• Competitive health, dental and insurance plans

• Competitive matched retirement savings program

• The opportunity to join a continuously growing organization with focus on Diversity and Inclusion

• The opportunity to work with an industry leader in manufacturing.

WHEN YOU JOIN US

• Oil Heaters: Maintain logbooks, conduct regular safety checks, as per ABSA requirements, complete preventative maintenance on controls, perform system checks from expansion tank to heaters daily, check for leaks, and inspect C8 oil heaters.

• HVAC Systems: Monitor and replace filters, conduct regular preventative maintenance (including lubrication), inspect belts, and coordinate with contractors for major repairs.

• Compressors: Perform preventative maintenance on air dryers and filters while maintaining inspection lists for pressure vessels.

• System Checks: Conduct checks on blowers, filler unload, and process systems.

• Steam Systems: Inspect for leaks, perform preventative maintenance on steam traps, and carry out necessary repairs.

• Fire Prevention Systems: Conduct weekly checks on sprinkler systems, test fire pumps, perform monthly trip tests on dry sprinkler systems, inspect fire extinguishers, compile reports, and conduct quarterly PID checks and valve inspections.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

• 3rd Class Power Engineering ABSA (Alberta Boilers Safety Association) Designation

• Comfortable performing preventative maintenance, checks, and ensuring compliance with ABSA requirements

• Previous industrial manufacturing plant experience is an asset

• Structured problem-solving skills

• Usage of tools and processes to ensure a successful accomplishment of expected goals

• Project implementation and management skills from initial planning stages to completion

• Computer skills -- Proficient in MS Project, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook

• Strong communication skills to communicate with individuals at all levels (shop floor personnel to senior management)

• Effective presentation skills

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
 

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.