Chief Operating Engineer

4 weeks ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada University of Ottawa Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Chief Operating Engineer to lead our team in managing complex operations and ensuring the ongoing excellence of our Power Plant. The successful candidate will have a strong background in engineering systems and sound operational and maintenance practices.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operate and maintain complex chiller and boiler plants, high pressure steam lines, and heating and cooling systems.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, codes, and standards.
  • Provide qualitative and quantitative recommendations to assist in determining changes and improvements to assets.
  • Provide innovative and strategic leadership in planning, executing, monitoring, and evaluating major and minor projects.
  • Use balanced key performance indicators to evaluate and manage the performance of internal and external tradespeople.
  • Maintain a healthy and productive work environment, recruiting, training, leading, mobilizing, and evaluating operating engineers and assistants.
  • Collaborate with key internal groups on different initiatives, such as sustainability efforts to increase energy efficiency.
  • Monitor and manage all risks and issues, and take appropriate action to mitigate and resolve them.
  • Administer contracts and oversee the work of service contractors.
  • Develop and implement policies, systems, and procedures to systematically handle emergencies.

Requirements:

  • Must hold a First Class Operating Engineer license valid in Ontario.
  • Minimum of 10 years' experience in operations in a complex and diverse environment.
  • Extensive knowledge of engineering systems and sound operational and maintenance practices.
  • Proven flexibility with the ability to lead in a changing environment.
  • Strong knowledge of the Operating Engineers Act and Ontario health and safety legislation.
  • Strong business acumen and advanced analytical skills.
  • Experience in managing and supervising employees in a multi-union environment.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Bilingualism – French and English (spoken and written) is a strong asset.

Competencies:

  • Planning: Organize actions or events to realize an objective.
  • Initiative: Demonstrate creativity and initiative to suggest improvements.
  • Client Service Orientation: Help or serve others to meet their needs.
  • Teamwork and Cooperation: Work well with other members of the team.

The University of Ottawa is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment.

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