Posted 11 days ago
Supv II - Chief Power Engineer
@ LP Building Solutions
Fort St. John, British Columbia
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Overview
LP Building Solutions is hiring a Supervisor II and Chief Power Engineer to manage all heat energy operations, including the thermal oil energy system (GTS) that supplies the plant's heating. The role supervises and trains operators, leads maintenance activities, and keeps the system compliant with regulations such as Technical Safety BC's Boilers and Pressure Vessels Act. The posting states a salary range of $95,000 to $135,000 per year and a full-time schedule.
Responsibilities:
- Run and train staff on the thermal oil energy system (GTS)
- Manage long-range plan for heat energy equipment
- Ensure compliance with Technical Safety BC and environmental rules
- Plan and schedule maintenance work orders and shutdowns
- Keep daily logs, production records and monthly reports
Requirements summary:
- Third Class Power Engineer Certificate of Competency (required)
- 2+ years in production or manufacturing
- 2+ years supervisory or management experience
- Knowledge of power plant systems and distributed control systems
- Strong oral, written and analytical communication skills
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Manager |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Management experience | 2+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Third Class Power Engineer Certificate of Competency |
| Education | High school (required), College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Power engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Tuition support, Performance bonus |
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LP Building Solutions
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
Job description
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions) is a leading provider of high-performance building solutions that meet the demands of builders, remodelers, and homeowners worldwide. We manufacture engineered wood building products that include an extensive offering of innovative and dependable building materials and accessories. LP’s values-driven culture creates an environment where talented and hardworking people thrive in an ethical, inclusive, challenging, and rewarding place to work. Since our founding in 1972, we’ve developed careers and provided advancement opportunities in the building products industry. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates more than 20 facilities across North and South America. For more information, visit LPCorp.com.
Job Purpose
To supervise and manage all Heat Energy operations and activities. Responsible for the safe operation and facilitating maintenance activities for the energy system (GTS) and related equipment to supply the plants heating requirements. As well as ensuring that system integrity is maintained, qualified operators are trained to ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
We’d love to meet you if...
… you’re energized by big challenges and creating a plan to meet the challenge
… you enjoy working with others to deliver great work
… you’re innovative and looking for a values-driven, positive culture and environment
In This Position You Will Have The Opportunity To
Annual Salary range: $95,000.00 - $135,000.00
LP offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and programs including health and welfare benefits, career mobility, tuition reimbursement, volunteer opportunities, profit sharing and more.
Job Purpose
To supervise and manage all Heat Energy operations and activities. Responsible for the safe operation and facilitating maintenance activities for the energy system (GTS) and related equipment to supply the plants heating requirements. As well as ensuring that system integrity is maintained, qualified operators are trained to ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
We’d love to meet you if...
… you’re energized by big challenges and creating a plan to meet the challenge
… you enjoy working with others to deliver great work
… you’re innovative and looking for a values-driven, positive culture and environment
In This Position You Will Have The Opportunity To
- Trains plant personnel in safe and effective operate procedures for the energy system (GTS) and related process equipment to supply adequate heat to satisfy the mill operational requirements
- Assumes responsibility for the energy system operations and is the designated Chief Power Engineer.
- Manages long range system management plan for all related equipment – to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and system performance reliability.
- Assists in maintaining / executing the plant accident prevention program which will develop a positive attitude within associates towards safety
- Understanding of the thermal oil loop and affiliated equipment, controls and safeties.
- Technical resource to plant personnel for the thermal oil and energy systems.
- Ensure adherence with LP’s thermal oil module including operational guidelines.
- Responsible for leading a Team for the annual LP thermal oil module self-assessment.
- Ensures compliance with Technical Safety BC’s Boilers and Pressure Vessels Act.
- Maintains and operates systems properly to sustain compliance with applicable environmental standards, rules and regulations.
- Work with Area Maintenance Lead to enter work requests in a timely manner for proper work order planning and scheduling.
- Work with Area Maintenance Team on executing planned work orders according to schedule.
- Assists and manage scheduled work for systems during scheduled shut downs.
- Responsible for various tasks and projects as assigned by the Supervisor.
- Maintains daily records, logbook entries, accurate production records and tabulation of monthly reports.
- Maintains adequate records as required by company and external regulatory agencies to demonstrate compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
- Reports system deficiencies in a timely manner to Supervisor, developing and executing an abatement plan.
- Perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
- Third Class Power Engineer Certificate of Competency recognized by Technical Safety BC (Required)
- 2+ years in Production/Manufacturing environment.
- 2+ years supervisory/management experience
- Or any equivalent combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, continuous improvement processes and their affect on cost of production
- Knowledge of correct application of systems and processes that ensures continuous improvement (safety, maintenance, quality and manufacturing).
- Understanding of safety and environmental requirements.
- Ability to interpret and apply HR, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures
- Demonstrated oral and written communication and analytical skills problem solving skills.
- Ability to effectively manage time and resources.
- Ability to effectively implement change.
- Ability to develop effective partnerships within and outside of manufacturing
- Ability to interpret and apply corporate policies and procedures.
- Ability to motivate, coach, lead and train direct reports through daily job assignments, team meetings, etc.
- Ability to operate computer and supporting software programs.
- Ability to effectively manage conflict
- Knowledge of license and permit conditions
- Familiar with Government and other regulatory agencies
- Excellent computer skills, including Excel and Word
- Skilled in distributed control systems
- Familiar with all power plant systems and support equipment
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2 years post high school education strongly preferred.
- Third Class Power Engineering Course
- Plant Environment. Ability to work in a variety of settings where maintenance work is performed.
Annual Salary range: $95,000.00 - $135,000.00
LP offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and programs including health and welfare benefits, career mobility, tuition reimbursement, volunteer opportunities, profit sharing and more.
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