Plant Engineer

Work setting

• Processing plant

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Plan and design plant layouts and facilities
• Develop flexible or integrated manufacturing systems and procedures
• Conduct studies and implement programs to determine optimum inventory levels and optimum utilization of machinery, materials and resources
• Analyze costs of production
• Design and conduct time studies and work simplification programs
• Conduct studies on the reliability and performance of plant facilities
• Assess industrial facilities
• Establish programs and conduct studies to enhance industrial health and safety or to identify and correct fire and other hazards
• Develop maintenance standards, schedules and programs
• Develop performance standards, evaluation systems and wage and incentive programs
• Assess business opportunities and develop strategies

Supervision

• Contractors

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• AutoCAD
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• SAP (FI/CO / HR / MM / OT SD)

Area of work experience

• Operations or production
• Project planning
• Lean Manufacturing

Area of specialization

• Production system

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits
• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Wellness program