This posting reflects a current vacancy
NextStar Energy (NSE) is Canada’s first large-scale battery manufacturing facility. Located in Windsor, Ontario, NextStar Energy is dedicated to the development and innovation of sustainable and efficient energy solutions, empowering the future of mobility.
At NextStar Energy, you’re joining a team where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth are at the heart of everything we do. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a focus on your well-being. We provide customized training programs and select global learning opportunities to support your professional development and career growth. Your contributions are valued, and we are creating a company-wide rewards program to recognize them. Our leaders foster a supportive, trusting environment where your voice is heard. We believe that, together, we can achieve more.
We are seeking a highly skilled Utility Operations Manager to join our team.
Responsibilities:
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Oversee daily operation of thermal oil boilers, heat transfer systems, and distillation units.
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Chilled Water and Compressed air supply: oversee embedded site contractors managing utility services.
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Ensure stable temperatures, pressures, and flow rates across processes.
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Coordinate run schedules to meet production requirements.
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Monitor control systems and respond to process deviations.
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Ensure Standard Operating Procedures are current and comprehensive.
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Optimize distillation parameters (reflux ratio, temperature gradients, throughput).
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Analyze KPIs such as yield, energy usage, and downtime.
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Enforce safety procedures for high-temperature thermal oil systems.
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Ensure compliance with regulations TSSA BPV and TSSA OE.
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Conduct risk assessments (HAZOP, JHA, SFMEA).
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Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
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Manage safe handling of flammable fluids and vapors.
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Develop and oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
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Ensure integrity and reliability of: boilers and heaters, pumps, valves, and piping, heat exchangers, and distillation columns.
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Coordinate shutdowns, turnarounds, and inspections.
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Minimize unplanned downtime.
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Supervise Engineers.
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Provide training on: boiler operations, emergency procedures, and process safety.
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Manage shift schedules and staffing.
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Drive a culture of safety and accountability.
Minimum Qualifications:
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5 Years experience as a manager in a process or manufacturing facility.
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First or Second Class TSSA Operating Engineer license.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience with operations and maintenance of large process plants that include: Recovery and Distillation Systems, Steam Boilers, Thermal Oil Boilers, Tank Farms, and all associated auxiliaries.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Resourceful and self-sufficient with strong time management skills and the ability to determine priorities.
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Strong Knowledge of TSSA OE act 219/01.
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Strong knowledge of maintenance management systems.
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Ontario College Advanced Diploma.
Thank you for your interest in our company and the opportunity to join our team. We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you better!
NextStar Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. NextStar Energy is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection proces
