Description

Competitive Benefits. Meaningful Extras. Unmatched Value.

• A place where you can take your career in the direction you want to grow and go
• Save on gas at stations across Canada, including Chevron, Fas Gas, Ultramar, and Pioneer

Starting Salary: $160,000 - $170,000

The Opportunity:The prime focus of the Chief Steam Engineer is to oversee and manage the safe, efficient and reliable operation of the refinery steam, utility and wastewater treatment plants. The Chief Steam Engineer will provide support and direction to the Shift Supervisor, First Operators and operating crews in delivery of the Refinery Operating Plan. This support will include day-to-day technical, operating, troubleshooting & optimization guidance.Responsibilities:

• Oversee the safe and efficient operation of steam boilers, turbines, heat recovery steam generators, condensate systems, air systems, cooling systems and the wastewater treatment plant.
• Ensure a reliable supply of steam, cooling water, boiler feed water, fuel gas and compressed air to refinery operations.
• Ensure refinery utility systems comply with local, provincial, and federal regulations.
• Monitor and optimize energy efficiency, fuel consumption, and emissions for steam plant.
• Maintain adherence to boiler and pressure vessel codes, environmental emissions standards, and occupational health and safety regulations.
• Monitor and optimize wastewater treatment plant to ensure water discharged to the GVRD meets permit limits provided by Metro Vancouver.
• Plan and assist in equipment outages including scheduling, contingency plans, reviewing isolation lists, confined space entry documents and hazard assessments.
• Provides guidance for resolving steam plant operating problems and collaborates with Refinery Operations Area Leads for technical advice on unusual or critical problems.
• Support Utility capital projects.
• Ensure proper operating permits are renewed and in place.
• Lead emergency response for power and utility system failures affecting refinery operations.
• Troubleshoot critical issues related to boilers, steam systems, cooling water systems, air systems and wastewater treatment plant operation.
• Develop and maintain contingency plans for power outages and emergency shutdowns.
• Managing and updating Utilities operating standards and procedures.
• Responsible for meeting the performance objectives for Operational Excellence (safe, efficient and environmentally sound operations) at the Burnaby Refinery.
• Participate in Loss/Near Loss Investigations and help determine help root causes of plant events and work to find solutions.
• Provides communication link to refinery leadership team and other departments for steam plant issues. Mentor employees Steam Engineering studies and operations competencies.
• Effectively manages costs.
• Special assignments or other tasks as defined by the Manager, Area 2 South.

Requirements:

• A First-Class Power Engineering Certificate of Qualification and 8-15 years' experience in an operating environment. Preference will be given to applicants who have experience in a Refinery setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety.
• Ability to stay focused and work under pressure with multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated strong leadership abilities and experience mentoring and motivating others.
• Ability to listen effectively and communicate with a wide range of contacts.
• Ability to work independently on agreed upon strategies.
• Ability to interface with Technical Safety BC (TSBC) regarding employee concerns, boiler and pressure vessel inspections / compliance, and Steam Engineer Certification.

This posting will close by April 7, 2025.

Humble. Hungry. Smart. Does this sound like you?

Do others describe you as being a down-to-earth achiever? Someone who thinks outside the box and always strives to do more than what is required. Someone who sees the bigger picture? You sound brilliant to work with!

We Want You To Shine:

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants. If you require accommodation due to a disability, you will have an opportunity to notify us when scheduling your interview.

Belonging Matters. Because You Do:

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Our ability to work as one team across Canada, the United States and the Caribbean is foundational to our success. We show up as our authentic selves each day and create space for one another's unique contributions.

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Affinity Networks help us activate enterprise-wide strategies that power a proactive culture of diversity, equity, inclusions, and ultimately – belonging.

We respect the diverse cultures, traditions and perspectives of Indigenous Peoples and seek to achieve equitable partnerships and opportunities with Indigenous communities.

The Fine Print:

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the country in which they applied. Regrettably, we are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

Please note that final candidates for this position will be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check, including but not limited to educational, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol, and/or fitness for duty testing.