1st Class Chief Engineer

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Job Description 1st Class Stationary Engineer Vacancy Status Yes - This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications.

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Responsibilities

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Act as the designated 1st Class Chief Engineer for the site and ensure plant utility and powerhouse operations are conducted in compliance with applicable regulatory, safety, and operating requirements.
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Provide daily leadership and direction for powerhouse and facilities personnel, including communication with shift engineers and review of operating logbooks.
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Oversee plant operations and maintenance activities, including review and prioritization of maintenance work and management of MAXIMO work orders.
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Coordinate daily operating reviews, start-of-shift meetings, SPQRCE reviews, and other routine operational meetings to maintain alignment on safety, quality, responsiveness, cost, and environmental performance.
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Support incident review, safety observation activity, housekeeping standards, and continuous development of GMS practices within the powerhouse/facilities area.
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Prepare schedules, support overtime planning, manage training coordination, and provide direction to team members to ensure adequate operational coverage and capability.
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Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to support repairs, maintenance planning, materials procurement, and documentation control.
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Complete administrative responsibilities including timekeeping, planning, purchase requisitions, documentation, and communication follow-up.
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Identify and implement operational improvements that enhance reliability, compliance, efficiency, and overall plant support capability.

Requirements

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Valid 1st Class Chief Engineer certification appropriate for the site’s operating requirements.
Strong knowledge of plant utility, powerhouse, maintenance, and safe operating practices.
Experience leading plant operations, maintenance coordination, and contractor/stakeholder communication in an industrial environment.
Working knowledge of GMS, safety processes, standard work, and continuous improvement methods.
Proficiency with plant systems and business tools such as MAXIMO, SAP/material processes, Microsoft Office, and electronic communications.
Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Previous experience in an automotive manufacturing or large industrial utility environment.
Experience supervising or directing shift-based operations teams.
Familiarity with timekeeping, maintenance planning, procurement support, and structured daily management systems.

What We Offer

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The salary range for this role is $135,000.00 to $160,.00.00. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:

✓Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave.

✓Healthcare, dental and vision benefits including health care spending account and wellness incentive.

✓Life insurance plans to cover you and your family.

✓Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement.

✓GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family, and friends.

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need gm immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.

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