Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director, Engineering, the Senior Project Manager, Engineering is accountable for successful completion of various capital projects while providing technical support and guidance in troubleshooting plant equipment and service issues. This position provides proactive and effective support to improve systems and processes needed to increase efficiency, visibility, and issue management. Additionally, the incumbent will be responsible for ensuring preventative programs are implemented and maintained as required

Location: Edmonton / Calgary

Main Duties

• Accountable for leading efforts to drive continuous improvement with regards to engineering within multiple facilities.
• Manage various capital projects from concept through to commissioning including budget preparation, cost tracking and negotiating with vendors.
• Assess and prioritize process/project opportunities and manage it from beginning through to completion.
• Improve the overall operating efficiency of the plants, in partnership with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering, through technological improvements and process optimization.
• Provide technical support and guidance in troubleshooting plant equipment and services
• Represent the Company in dealing with all levels of Government pertaining to permitting and obtaining the necessary approvals
• Assist Plant Managers in fostering a continuous improvement culture in the manufacturing facilities.

Requirements

• Post-Secondary Degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive engineering/technical experience in a manufacturing environment with 8 of those in a leadership role.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in managing capital projects.
• Experience in food manufacturing is required, meat manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with ammonia plant operations
• P.Eng. designation required or in progress
• Travel is required

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