General Motors

1st Class Chief Engineer

General Motors • $97K — $146K *
Ingersoll, ON N5C 1A1In-Person
Energy & Utilities
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Qualifications

  • Valid 1st Class Chief Engineer certification specific to the operating requirements.
  • Strong knowledge of plant utility, maintenance, and safe operating practices.
  • Experience in leading operations and coordinating maintenance within an industrial setting.
  • Working knowledge of GMS, safety processes, and continuous improvement methods.
  • Proficient with MAXIMO, SAP, Microsoft Office, and electronic communication tools.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the 1st Class Chief Engineer overseeing compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
  • Lead and direct powerhouse and facilities staff, maintaining effective communication and operations tracking.
  • Manage plant operations and maintenance, prioritizing work and overseeing maintenance programs.
  • Conduct operational reviews and meetings to ensure alignment on safety and performance standards.
  • Facilitate incident reviews and promote housekeeping and continuous improvement practices.
  • Prepare operational schedules and coordinate training for team members to ensure coverage.
  • Collaborate with contractors and internal teams for maintenance planning and procurement activities.
  • Handle administrative duties, including timekeeping and documentation.
  • Identify and implement improvements in reliability and efficiency of plant operations.

Benefits

  • Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and parental leave.
  • Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits, along with a wellness incentive.
  • Life insurance coverage for employees and their families.
  • Company contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan for retirement savings.
  • Employee Vehicle Purchase Plan for discounted vehicle purchases.
Full Job Description
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. (Backfill)

AI Disclosure

As part of the application process, Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role

Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to [Location] on a full-time basis.

Key Responsibilities
  • 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.
  • Provide daily leadership and direction for powerhouse and facilities personnel, including communication with shift engineers and review of operating logbooks.
  • Oversee plant operations and maintenance activities, including review and prioritization of maintenance work and management of MAXIMO work orders.
  • 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.
  • Support incident review, safety observation activity, housekeeping standards, and continuous development of GMS practices within the powerhouse/facilities area.
  • Prepare schedules, support overtime planning, manage training coordination, and provide direction to team members to ensure adequate operational coverage and capability.
  • Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to support repairs, maintenance planning, materials procurement, and documentation control.
  • Complete administrative responsibilities including timekeeping, planning, purchase requisitions, documentation, and communication follow-up.
  • Identify and implement operational improvements that enhance reliability, compliance, efficiency, and overall plant support capability.


Required Qualifications
  • 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.


Preferred Qualifications
  • 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.


Compensation

The salary range for this role is $97,800.00 to $146,600.00. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Benefits:

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.
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.

About General Motors

General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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Learn more about General Motors
Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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