Director, Operations and Maintenance, District Energy

Ottawa

Status

New

Description

Our client is seeking a Director, Operations and Maintenance to manage a Major District energy Business in Ottawa.  This is a long-term project (35-year mandate) for the operation and maintenance of a critical district heating and cooling plant network servicing governmental.  Our client is a provider of energy efficiency, facility management services and outsourcing solutions for companies and communities. They currently operate over 320 heating and cooling systems internationally.

 The Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Manager will lead the maintenance and operation of the District Energy Systems (DES). The DES includes 5 thermal plants and the associated distribution network.

Qualifications

Only those who have an openness to work in the Ottawa area and have the following will be contacted:

 •         P.Eng, BSc/BA in engineering

•         10 years of experience as a manager of a technical installation and/or facility in the energy sector

 •         Strong leadership capabilities to manage a dynamic team

 •         Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) will be considered assets.

•         Good understating of industry stakeholders and forces that can influence.

 •         Familiarity with multifaceted technical and business operations.

 •         Ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines.

Responsibilities:

•         Ensure adequate implementation and compliance of the various company and industry health & safety policies and procedures for all employees;

 •         Implement and maintain preventive and corrective maintenance plans for all DES facility equipment currently under operation and any new facilities, according to manufacturers’ recommendations and contractual requirements;

 •         Collaborate with multiple stakeholders regarding many facets surrounding operations of thermal energy systems.

 •         Review and analyze daily performance reports and ensure corrective and preventive actions are carried out as needed;

 •         Provide all relevant details to DES General Manager & submit monthly operations and maintenance reports pertaining to cost analysis, for generated DES & facility efficiencies, for each location;

 •         Improve energy efficiency of all DES & facilities plants, as per required contract specifications;

 •         Help employees grow and develop new & various skills;

 •         Ensure the maintenance of all inventory records;

 •         Coordinate with all technical departments as needed, the various required activities related to heating & cooling water;

 •         Planning and implementing small projects within his operations business

 •         Carry out any other technical work or activities which may be delegated by the senior management and/or the client;

 •         Prepare budgets for all designated DES and review O&M reports associated with the process;

 •         Always maintain and in accordance to regulations and contract requirements, the required performance data records (preventive and corrective maintenance, breakdowns, opening & closing, and operational records).

Open

Date Posted

2023-04-24

How to Apply

Please send your resume in confidence to nchapman@nlcrecruiting.ca

Thank you for your interest in learning more about this exciting role. Please contact me directly at nchapman@nlcrecruiting.ca   for specifics.  As a continued means of introduction and to see what clients and candidates say about their experience with NLC Recruiting Inc. please visit www.nlcrecruiting.ca

 We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.