Our client in the Windsor area are looking to add a Plant Engineer to their team due to the increase growth of the organization over the past couple of years.
 
Job Description:
 
The Plant Engineer will report directly to the General Manager and job duties will consist of the following:

• Will need to become intimately familiar with the manufacturing processes and ensure that safe and best practices are being adhered to
• Responsible for the development, design and execution of all major capital projects
• Oversee all special projects including manufacturing process improvements
• Responsible for overseeing all continuous improvement projects pertaining to plant operations
• Will need to have the  “hands on” approach and will have direct involvement in delegated “capital” projects (i.e. purchase of new machinery, additions/alterations to plant)
• Self-starter with a continuous vision to improve all aspect of plant operations
• Responsible for the maintenance of the site and buildings to include all building services
• Responsible for hiring, reviewing and disciplining any direct reports
• Assist the maintenance department with technical issues to maintain an acceptable level of equipment availability
• Continually optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of all plant processes and equipment to maximize throughput and minimize cost
• Ensure all legislated inspections are completed and deficient items corrected
• Define the requirements of a world class preventive maintenance and predictive maintenance program
• Assist the maintenance department with all technical issues when requested
• Work with the technical teams of our joint venture partners in developing new processes and equipment changes
• Responsible for the management of all major shutdown maintenance
• As part of the leadership team ensure the workplace is free of hazards and kept in exceptional 5S condition
• Act as co-chair of an effective JHSC
• Act as site SPA for all environmental regulations
• Must be flexible regarding working hours and off hour call ins
• Develop and maintain an inventory of essential critical spares
• Keep current on industry technology

 Qualifications

• Candidate should have their P. Eng designation (or is in the process of obtaining designation), with a Mechanical Engineering degree 
• Must have 5-10 years’ experience as a Plant Engineer or a Mechanical Engineer (or in a similar role)
• Previous budgetary & fiscal responsibility experience
• Candidates with metal processing/aluminum extrusion experience, tool design, tool room practices and fabrication knowledge will be seriously considered

Qualified candidates please forward your resume in confidence in Word format to the contact information provided... steve.elliott@expresspros.com