AUTOMATION SPECIALIST, TRENTON, ON, CANADA – #5837

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IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is currently assisting a client in their search for a ROBOTICS & AUTOMATION SPECIALIST.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Robotics & Automation Specialist to join their growing engineering team. This role is responsible for designing, programming, integrating, and commissioning custom automated machinery and robotic systems for a diverse range of industrial applications.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on automation professional who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working across multiple industries, and taking projects from concept through commissioning. The successful candidate will work closely with mechanical designers, electricians, engineers, and customers to develop innovative automation solutions that improve productivity, efficiency, and operational performance.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting to Engineering Leadership, the Robotics & Automation Specialist will be responsible for supporting the complete automation lifecycle including concept development, electrical design, PLC/HMI programming, robot programming, machine integration, commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer support.

The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with practical problem-solving skills and a passion for automation, robotics, and continuous learning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Automation & Controls Engineering

  • Interpret customer requirements and develop automation concepts, control architectures, and system solutions
  • Design electrical schematics, control systems, and panel layouts for custom automation projects
  • Develop, test, and optimize PLC, HMI, and robot programs
  • Select automation hardware, controls components, and robotic systems appropriate for project requirements
  • Support machine integration, testing, validation, and commissioning activities

Robotics & System Integration

  • Program and integrate industrial robotic systems
  • Configure and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, robots, VFDs, vision systems, and automation hardware
  • Support machine startups and customer acceptance testing
  • Troubleshoot automation, controls, and robotic systems in both shop and field environments
  • Optimize system performance and resolve technical issues during commissioning and production support

Project Support & Continuous Improvement

  • Participate in project planning, risk assessments, design reviews, and technical discussions
  • Support quoting and estimating activities for automation and robotics projects
  • Collaborate with engineers, designers, electricians, trades personnel, and customers throughout project execution
  • Troubleshoot industrial networking and communications systems
  • Stay current with emerging technologies, software platforms, and automation hardware advancements

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Required Qualifications

  • Degree or Diploma in Automation, Controls, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related discipline
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, electrical design, or robotics programming
  • Experience developing industrial electrical designs and automation systems
  • Hands-on robotic programming and integration experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment
  • Experience utilizing CAD software to create professional electrical drawings and schematics
  • Strong understanding of industrial automation, controls systems, and electrical design principles
  • Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
  • Self-starter capable of working independently and managing multiple priorities

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience designing automated machinery from concept through commissioning
  • Strong PLC programming experience with Allen Bradley, Siemens, and/or Omron platforms
  • Industrial robot programming experience including ABB, FANUC, KUKA, Universal Robots (UR), or similar platforms
  • Experience with industrial vision systems such as Cognex or Keyence
  • Experience troubleshooting industrial communication networks including Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, and ControlNet
  • Strong understanding of industrial safety standards and machine control systems
  • Additional certifications or training in Automation, Controls, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines

SALARY: $80,000 – $110,000 DOE

WHY CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY?

  • Diverse and challenging automation projects across multiple industries
  • Opportunity to work on custom machinery, robotics, and advanced manufacturing systems
  • Strong technical growth and professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative engineering environment
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Retirement savings program with company contribution
  • Health, dental, vision, life, disability, and critical illness coverage
  • Boot allowance and company-provided uniforms
  • Occasional work-from-home flexibility

Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply today in confidence by sending their resume as a MS Word document to info@indemand.ca.

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. may use artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including the screening and assessment of applications. These tools are used to assist with organizing, reviewing, and evaluating candidate information and do not replace human judgment or decision-making.

SCIENTIST, JOHNSON CITY, TN, USA – #5831

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IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is currently looking to hire a SCIENTIST for a client in Johnson City, TN.

We are assisting this client with a search for a highly motivated Scientist to join its New Product Development team and advance next-generation battery separator technologies for lead-acid battery systems. This role will focus on improving separator performance, durability, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness across PE, AGM, silica-filled rubber, and autoclaved vulcanized rubber materials.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on materials scientist, polymer expert, or chemical engineer with strong  R&D experience and the ability to translate lab-scale innovation into pilot and commercial production. They are data-driven, technically rigorous, collaborative, and comfortable leading complex development programs from concept through validation.

 

Key Responsibilities:

The role will involve developing new formulations, optimizing manufacturing processes, validating separator performance, supporting scale-up from laboratory to pilot production, and collaborating closely with internal teams, customers, and technical stakeholders.

Key Focus Areas

  • Polyethylene separators
  • Absorbed Glass Mat materials
  • Silica-filled rubber separators
  • Autoclaved vulcanized rubber separators
  • Lead-acid and lithium-ion battery experience is a plus

 

What You’ll Do

  • Lead the design, formulation, and synthesis of new high-performance battery separator materials, including polyethylene, silica-filled materials, and AGM products.
  • Optimize manufacturing processes such as extrusion, pore formation, polymer compounding, and coating technologies.
  • Improve key separator properties including permeability, mechanical strength, wettability, pore structure, electrical resistance, acid displacement, dendrite suppression, and oxidation stability.
  • Apply Design of Experiments, root cause analysis, EVOP, and other problem-solving tools to support product development and quality improvement programs.
  • Develop and execute testing protocols to evaluate separator-level attributes and their impact on battery cell performance.
  • Collaborate with cell developers to integrate new separators into prototype cells and support abusive, electrochemical, and life-cycle testing.
  • Use advanced analytical tools such as FIB-SEM, CT scanning, mercury porosimetry, SEM, DSC, TGA, tensile testing, and ICP to assess material structure and failure mechanisms.
  • Partner with Manufacturing, Sales, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to transfer new products from lab-scale development into pilot-scale and commercial production.
  • Prepare technical reports, SOPs, conference presentations, technical papers, and stakeholder presentations.
  • Monitor the patent landscape, support freedom-to-operate awareness, and identify opportunities to protect innovation through patents where appropriate.
  • Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and implement practical, data-driven process improvements.
  • Promote a zero-incident safety culture and ensure strict adherence to safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
  • Foster a collaborative, respectful, inclusive, and team-oriented working environment.

 

What We’re Looking For:

  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of R&D experience focused on polymers, porous membranes, or separator technology.
  • Experience with polyethylene separators, AGM materials, silica-filled rubber separators, or autoclaved vulcanized rubber separators.
  • Strong understanding of polymer physics, surface chemistry, and electrochemical transport mechanisms in porous materials.
  • Hands-on experience with extrusion, polymer compounding, and coating technologies.
  • Experience with material characterization tools such as SEM, DSC, TGA, porosimetry, tensile testers, and ICP.
  • Familiarity with global battery testing methods, including cycling, EIS, and CV, across American, European, and Asian standards as needed.
  • Experience using AI-enhanced modeling or high-throughput data analysis to accelerate component optimization preferred.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced R&D environment.
  • Proven ability to manage new product development projects.
  • Excellent technical communication, reporting, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally to internal plants, customer sites, and conferences.
  • Must be a US Citizen or Green card holder.

 

Why This Role Stands Out:

This is an opportunity to directly influence the future of battery separator technology while working across formulation, process optimization, advanced characterization, testing, IP development, and scale-up. The role offers meaningful technical ownership, cross-functional visibility, and the chance to contribute to product innovation in a specialized, high-impact battery materials environment.

 

Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply today in confidence by sending your resume as a MS Document to info@indemand.ca.

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. may use artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including the screening and assessment of applications. These tools are used to assist with organizing, reviewing, and evaluating candidate information and do not replace human judgment or decision-making.

QUALITY ENGINEER, HOPKINSVILLE, KY, USA – #5828

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IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is currently seeking a Quality Engineer for our client, a global manufacturer specializing in advanced HVAC and heat transfer component manufacturing located in the Hopkinsville, KY area — approximately 30 minutes north of Clarksville, TN.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Quality Engineering professional looking to join a high-volume manufacturing environment supporting aluminum extrusion and pipe bonding processes within a fast-paced industrial operation.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting into Quality Leadership, the Quality Engineer will serve as a technical quality resource supporting manufacturing operations, customer quality initiatives, process improvement activities, and compliance to IATF/ISO quality standards within a high-volume production environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with manufacturing, operations, and quality teams to support APQP activities, investigate customer concerns, drive corrective actions, and improve overall manufacturing quality performance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Quality Systems & Manufacturing Support
• Support manufacturing operations in achieving quality and policy deployment objectives
• Assist with development and maintenance of APQP documentation including:
• Control Plans
• PFMEAs
• Flow Charts
• Inspection Plans
• Ensure compliance with IATF/ISO quality standards and customer-specific requirements
• Support daily manufacturing quality activities within high-volume production operations

Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving
• Utilize Quality Engineering and Six Sigma methodologies to improve process quality and manufacturing performance
• Investigate customer concerns and implement containment activities as required
• Coach and support 8D teams in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
• Manage quality improvement action plans and support long-term process improvements
• Support 5S and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations

Customer & Cross-Functional Support
• Support customer quality relationships and quality-related communication activities
• Work closely with manufacturing, operations, and engineering teams to resolve quality issues
• Assist with customer audits, quality reporting, and compliance activities
• Travel as required to support customer or operational needs

QUALIFICATIONS

Required
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Minimum 1+ years of experience within high-volume component manufacturing
• Knowledge of IATF and/or ISO quality systems
• Strong understanding of:
• APQP
• Control Plans
• PFMEAs
• Flow Charts
• 8D Problem Solving
• Inspection Plans
• Strong communication and troubleshooting capability
• U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder required

Preferred
• Automotive or HVAC manufacturing experience
• Aluminum extrusion or metal component manufacturing exposure
• Six Sigma or continuous improvement exposure
• Experience supporting customer quality initiatives within manufacturing environments

WHAT’S OFFERED
• Immediate opening with strong long-term growth potential
• Opportunity to join a global leader within HVAC component manufacturing
• Fast interview and hiring process
• Full relocation assistance available
• High-volume manufacturing environment with strong operational exposure

Apply Today

Qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply in confidence by submitting a MS Word resume to:
info@indemand.ca

ONLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. may use artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including the screening and assessment of applications. These tools are used to assist with organizing, reviewing, and evaluating candidate information and do not replace human judgment or decision-making.

SENIOR ROTATING EQUIPMENT RELIABILITY ENGINEER, MARTINEX, CA, USA – #5825

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SENIOR ROTATING EQUIPMENT RELIABILITY ENGINEER

Refinery Mechanical Reliability | Martinez, CA

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is currently seeking a Senior Rotating Equipment Reliability Engineer for our client, a leading refinery operation within a complex industrial and energy infrastructure environment. This is a senior-level technical reliability role focused on ensuring the long-term reliability, operability, and mechanical integrity of critical refinery rotating equipment.

This opportunity is ideal for a highly experienced refinery or petrochemical reliability professional with deep rotating equipment expertise, strong troubleshooting capability, and a proven track record of improving machinery performance, reducing failures, and driving reliability strategy across large industrial facilities.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting into refinery reliability leadership, the Senior Rotating Equipment Reliability Engineer serves as a key technical authority responsible for supporting refinery-wide rotating equipment reliability and mechanical integrity initiatives.

This role partners closely with Machinery Inspectors, Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, and external repair vendors to troubleshoot failures, lead reliability investigations, support turnaround execution, and develop both short- and long-term reliability strategies for critical rotating assets.

The successful candidate will play a major role in improving equipment uptime, reducing Loss of Primary Containment (LOPC) incidents, minimizing operational risk, and driving continuous improvement across refinery mechanical systems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reliability & Mechanical Integrity Leadership

  • Drive refinery rotating equipment reliability and mechanical integrity initiatives across the facility
  • Champion a Goal Zero safety culture focused on reducing LOPC incidents and operational risk
  • Develop and implement long-term reliability strategies, repair plans, and bad actor elimination initiatives
  • Support preventative, predictive, and condition-based maintenance strategies across rotating equipment systems

Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis

  • Provide advanced troubleshooting support for refinery rotating equipment issues
  • Partner with Machinery Inspectors and Operations teams to diagnose failures and implement corrective actions
  • Lead and participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and risk investigations to eliminate recurring equipment failures
  • Evaluate machinery performance trends and identify opportunities for reliability improvement

Rotating Equipment Technical Expertise

  • Support reliability and maintenance activities involving:
    • Steam turbines
    • Centrifugal and positive displacement pumps
    • Compressors
    • Gearboxes
    • Fans and blowers
    • Mechanical seals
    • Lubrication systems
  • Analyze machinery performance including:
    • Vibration analysis
    • Hydraulic analysis
    • Compressor and pump efficiency evaluations
  • Support machinery monitoring and protection systems associated with rotating equipment assets

Turnarounds, Projects & Vendor Oversight

  • Support turnaround planning, scope development, and execution activities related to rotating equipment
  • Provide technical oversight and direction to external repair vendors and machine shops
  • Support reliability-driven capital projects and equipment upgrades
  • Develop machinery repair scopes, reliability recommendations, and engineering solutions aligned with refinery operational goals

Engineering Compliance & Process Safety

  • Initiate and support Management of Change (MOC) activities related to rotating equipment modifications
  • Review and improve maintenance and operating procedures associated with rotating equipment systems
  • Ensure compliance with applicable refinery standards and industry codes including:
    • API
    • ANSI
    • ASME
  • Support refinery process safety, environmental, and mechanical integrity programs

Monitoring & Predictive Technologies

  • Utilize condition monitoring and predictive maintenance technologies including:
    • Bentley Nevada System 1
    • SKF systems
    • Windrock
    • Vibration monitoring technologies
  • Support development and enhancement of refinery predictive maintenance and machinery health programs

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Minimum 10 years of experience supporting rotating equipment reliability within:
    • Refining
    • Petrochemical
    • Chemical processing
    • Heavy industrial environments
  • Strong expertise in rotating equipment troubleshooting, repair, and reliability engineering
  • Experience leading RCFA investigations and bad actor elimination initiatives
  • Strong understanding of mechanical integrity and refinery reliability best practices
  • Working knowledge of:
    • API
    • ANSI
    • ASME standards

Technical Experience

  • Deep technical experience with:
    • Steam turbines
    • Pumps and compressors
    • Mechanical seals
    • Lubrication systems
    • Vibration monitoring and analysis
    • Machinery protection systems
  • Understanding of instrumentation and low-voltage systems associated with machinery monitoring
  • Experience utilizing condition monitoring and predictive maintenance systems

Additional Requirements

  • Willingness to support adjusted schedules during turnarounds, outages, and major maintenance events
  • Participation in refinery on-call Mechanical Team rotation and off-hours operational support as required

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

  • Improved rotating equipment reliability and refinery uptime
  • Reduction in recurring failures and LOPC incidents
  • Successful execution of turnaround and reliability initiatives
  • Strong collaboration between Operations, Maintenance, and Reliability teams
  • Safe, compliant, and cost-effective refinery machinery performance

COMPENSATION

Competitive compensation package with a salary range of:

$156,000 – $190,000

Compensation will reflect overall experience, technical capability, education, and alignment with the scope of the role.

Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply today in confidence by sending your resume as a MS Document to us at:  info@indemand.ca.

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. may use artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including the screening and assessment of applications. These tools are used to assist with organizing, reviewing, and evaluating candidate information and do not replace human judgment or decision-making.

ROTATING EQUIPMENT RELIABILITY ENGINEER, MARTINEZ, CA, USA – #5824

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ROTATING EQUIPMENT RELIABILITY ENGINEER

Refinery Mechanical Reliability | Martinez, CA

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is currently seeking a Rotating Equipment Reliability Engineer for our client, a leading refinery operation within a complex industrial and energy infrastructure environment. This is a highly technical reliability engineering role focused on improving rotating equipment performance, reducing failures, and driving mechanical integrity across refinery operations.

This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on mechanical reliability professional with strong troubleshooting capability, refinery or petrochemical experience, and a passion for improving equipment uptime, reliability, and operational safety.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting into refinery reliability leadership, the Rotating Equipment Reliability Engineer is responsible for supporting the reliability, operability, and mechanical integrity of critical rotating equipment across the refinery.

This role partners closely with Machinery Inspectors, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and external vendors to troubleshoot failures, develop reliability strategies, support turnarounds, and execute both short- and long-term equipment improvement initiatives.

The successful candidate will serve as a key technical resource for rotating equipment reliability and maintenance optimization while supporting refinery-wide safety, environmental, and operational performance objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reliability & Mechanical Integrity

  • Support refinery reliability initiatives focused on rotating equipment performance, uptime, and mechanical integrity
  • Drive reduction of Loss of Primary Containment (LOPC) incidents and operational risk related to machinery systems
  • Develop and implement bad actor strategies, repair plans, and long-term reliability improvements
  • Support preventative and predictive maintenance initiatives across rotating equipment assets

Troubleshooting & Failure Analysis

  • Provide day-to-day troubleshooting support for rotating equipment issues
  • Assist Machinery Inspectors and Operations teams in diagnosing equipment failures and recommending corrective actions
  • Lead and participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) investigations to eliminate recurring failures
  • Monitor equipment performance trends and identify opportunities for reliability improvement

Rotating Equipment Support

  • Support maintenance and reliability activities related to:
    • Pumps
    • Compressors
    • Steam turbines
    • Gearboxes
    • Fans and blowers
    • Mechanical seals
    • Lubrication systems
  • Evaluate machinery performance including vibration analysis, hydraulic analysis, and equipment efficiency

Turnarounds, Projects & Vendor Coordination

  • Support turnaround planning and execution activities related to rotating equipment
  • Develop equipment scopes, repair strategies, and reliability improvement recommendations
  • Provide technical oversight and coordination with external repair vendors and machine shops
  • Support capital and reliability projects through execution and commissioning

Engineering, Compliance & Process Safety

  • Initiate and support Management of Change (MOC) processes for rotating equipment modifications
  • Review and improve operating and maintenance procedures related to rotating equipment systems
  • Ensure compliance with refinery engineering standards and applicable industry codes including API, ANSI, and ASME
  • Support refinery environmental, process safety, and mechanical integrity programs

Monitoring & Condition-Based Reliability

  • Utilize machinery condition monitoring and diagnostic tools including:
    • Bentley Nevada System 1
    • SKF systems
    • Windrock
    • Vibration monitoring technologies
  • Support development of predictive maintenance and condition monitoring strategies

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Minimum 3 years of experience supporting rotating equipment reliability within:
    • Refining
    • Petrochemical
    • Chemical processing
    • Heavy industrial environments
  • Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis capability
  • Experience supporting rotating equipment maintenance and repair activities
  • Working knowledge of:
    • API
    • ANSI
    • ASME standards

Technical Experience

  • Experience with:
    • Pumps and compressors
    • Steam turbines
    • Mechanical seals
    • Lubrication systems
    • Vibration analysis
    • Hydraulic performance analysis
  • Understanding of machinery monitoring and protection systems
  • Familiarity with low-voltage instrumentation and machinery control systems
  • Experience with condition monitoring and predictive maintenance technologies

Additional Requirements

  • Willingness to support adjusted schedules during turnarounds, outages, and major maintenance events
  • Participation in refinery on-call rotation and off-hours support as required

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

  • Improved rotating equipment reliability and uptime
  • Reduction in recurring equipment failures and LOPC incidents
  • Effective execution of reliability and turnaround initiatives
  • Strong alignment between Maintenance, Operations, and Reliability teams
  • Safe, compliant, and cost-effective refinery machinery performance

COMPENSATION

Competitive compensation package with a salary range of:

$88,424 – $156,910

Compensation will reflect overall experience, technical capability, education, and alignment with the scope of the role.

Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply today in confidence by sending your resume as a MS Document to us at:  info@indemand.ca.

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. may use artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including the screening and assessment of applications. These tools are used to assist with organizing, reviewing, and evaluating candidate information and do not replace human judgment or decision-making.

SENIOR ELECTRICAL POWER ENGINEER, MARTINEZ, CA, USA – #5822

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IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is currently assisting a client in their search for a SENIOR ELECTRICAL POWER ENGINEER(Refining Operations) in Martinez, CA.  

Full-Time | Permanent | 100% On-site

Compensation Target: $140,000 – $185,000, plus bonus, 401k & comprehensive benefits package.

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Sr. Electrical (Power) Engineer to join a clients’ refinery operations team in the Martinez, CA area. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for assuring the safe, cost-effective reliability and integrity of electrical systems across the facility. You will collaborate closely with Electrical Inspectors on both long-term reliability objectives and day-to-day troubleshooting of complex refinery electrical equipment — including 15kV, 4160V, 2300V, and 480V distribution systems, synchronous and induction motors, starters, fans and blowers — while also providing critical technical support to an on-site 98.5MW cogeneration unit.  

What You’ll Do:

  • Champion a Goal Zero safety culture by ensuring compliance with site electrical safety standards, process safety fundamentals, and applicable regulations including NFPA 70E, OSHA Subpart S, and OSHA 1910.269.
  • Educate and mentor team members on electrical safety, power generation, power distribution, and equipment best practices.
  • Apply electrical engineering expertise across a broad range of technical activities, including:
  • Design, repair, and maintenance of electrical distribution equipment (breakers, relay upgrades) and utilization equipment (motors, starters, VFDs, etc.).
  • Review and development of switching instructions, electrical procedures, and preventative maintenance plans.
  • Management of change (MOC) review and documentation.
  • Root cause analysis and risk analysis to eliminate repeat failures.
  • Evaluate electrical reliability risks and develop infrastructure upgrade plans, capital projects, and turnaround work packages, including scope development, cost-benefit analysis, equipment procurement, and field execution.
  • Collaborate with craft personnel and business teams to support electrical system troubleshooting, field commissioning, and performance monitoring to ensure operability, environmental compliance, and process safety.
  • Support turnaround events by developing work scope, drafting execution plans, and providing hands-on technical support during planned outages.
  • Ensure all assigned projects comply with applicable industry codes and standards throughout all project phases, including NEC, IEEE, ANSI, NFPA, API, and NEMA.

Provide daily run-and-maintain technical and field support across refinery production plants, utility plants, the electrical distribution network, and the cogeneration facility.

What We’re Looking For:

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
  • 5 or more years of experience in refinery, petrochemical, power generation, or equivalent industrial electrical design, repair, and maintenance.
  • Familiarity with electrical system modeling and performance analysis.
  • Working knowledge of national codes and standards including IEEE, API, NEMA, NFPA, and NEC.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated experience troubleshooting, analyzing, and resolving complex electrical problems in an industrial setting.
  • Experience with the design, specification, and procurement of electrical equipment and systems, including switchgear, motors, heat tracing, UPS, batteries, cathodic protection, motor-operated valves, transformers, breakers, relays, and temporary generators.
  • Familiarity with NFPA 70B (Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance) and hands-on experience executing substation maintenance outages.
  • Experience with power system modeling studies, including load flow, short circuit, protective device coordination, transient motor starting, and arc flash analysis.
  • Experience with hazardous area classification per API RP-500.
  • Proficiency with SKM modeling software, one-line drawings, Schweitzer relay programming, and electrical area classification is a plus. Project lifecycle management experience is also valued.

Position Specific:

  • Willingness to work an adjusted schedule during high-maintenance events such as turnarounds, project execution, and equipment overhauls.
  • Participation in the refinery on-call Electrical Team duty rotation for off-hours support.
  • Ability to meet physical demands of working in an active refinery environment, including wearing appropriate PPE (respirator, arc flash gear), climbing ladders, ascending and descending stairs, and lifting a minimum of 50 pounds.
  • Valid driver’s license required.
  • Active TWIC card required, or ability to obtain one prior to start (see tsa.gov/for-industry/twic for details.

 

  • Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply today in confidence by sending your resume as a MS Document to info@indemand.ca.

 ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. may use artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including the screening and assessment of applications. These tools are used to assist with organizing, reviewing, and evaluating candidate information and do not replace human judgment or decision-making.

TURNAROUND LEADER, LLOYDMINSTER, AB – #5821

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IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is currently assisting a client in their search for a TURNAROUND MANAGER (Refining & Upgrading) in Lloydminster, AB.  

Full-Time | Permanent | 100% On-site

Overview

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Turnaround Manager to lead complex turnaround projects across refinery, upgrader, and ethanol plant facilities. Reporting directly to the VP of Canadian Refining, this senior leadership role is responsible for managing critical maintenance shutdowns and startups — ensuring all events are executed safely, on schedule, and within budget. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in turnaround planning and execution within the petroleum refining or petrochemical sectors, combined with a proven track record of driving world-class outcomes through disciplined project management and collaborative leadership.

What You’ll Do:

  • Conduct regular assessments to ensure alignment with turnaround delivery models and achievement of business objectives.
  • Develop and implement strategies to extend intervals between turnarounds and maintain long-term strategic planning documents.
  • Ensure adherence to Operations Integrity Management Systems (OIMS) and support the development of turnaround scopes and objectives.
  • Manage capital and expense projects, ensuring resource allocations appropriately meet facility needs.
  • Maintain the Turnaround Milestone Schedule and deliver leadership presentations to align cross-functional teams.
  • Define and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for turnaround success, with a strong focus on safety and environmental compliance.
  • Compile executive summary reports and maintain comprehensive historical data to inform future planning cycles.
  • Engage in standardization and continuous improvement initiatives through technical networks and cross-functional projects.
  • Develop contracting plans and support supply chain management in the procurement of service contracts.
  • Lead steering committees to ensure turnaround readiness and effective risk management throughout all project phases.
  • Provide mentorship, guidance, and performance feedback to team members, aligning individual development with business objectives.
  • Drive the achievement of world-class turnaround events, with a near-term focus on the 2028 Upgrader turnaround.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Minimum of 16 years of leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams in turnaround planning, scheduling, and execution — or equivalent technical, maintenance, or project leadership experience.
  • Extensive expertise in change management and large-scale project management methodologies.
  • Demonstrated experience in the petroleum refining or petrochemical sectors is required.
  • Strong executive communication skills, including the ability to present complex project status and risk information to senior leadership.
  • Proven ability to build, develop, and retain high-performing teams in demanding operational environments.

 

Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply today in confidence by sending your resume as a MS Document to info@indemand.ca.

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. may use artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including the screening and assessment of applications. These tools are used to assist with organizing, reviewing, and evaluating candidate information and do not replace human judgment or decision-making.

ENGINEERING MANAGER, JOHNSON CITY, TN, USA – #5820

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IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is currently assisting a client in their search for a ENGINEERING MANAGER (Manufacturing) in Johnson City, TN.

Full-Time | Permanent | On-Site

Overview

The Engineering Manager drives process innovation, equipment design, and team development to ensure operational excellence, safety, and scalability in a fast-growing, high-technology environment.

The Engineering Manager ensures safe, reliable, and scalable production capability while aligning execution with the company’s mission, growth strategy, and core values.

The Engineering Manager is responsible for Process Engineers, Controls Engineers, Facility Engineers and Maintenance Engineers.

 

What You’ll Do:

  • Build, mentor, manage high-performing engineering team responsible for process functions.
  • Lead capital planning, Capex budgeting, operating expense for Engineering and Maintenance
  • Collaborate with Corporate Engineering implement engineering standards and strategies.
  • Drive a culture of safety, continuous improvement, accountability, teamwork, and integrity.
  • Develop role based expectations, succession plans, and talent development paths.
  • Lead projects focused on process optimization, automation, and continuous improvement
  • Develop and improve manufacturing processes using Lean and Six Sigma principles.
  • Define maintain equipment specifications, standards, and vendor performance expectations.
  • Ensure process scalability from prototype to full production.
  • Oversee troubleshooting and root cause analysis for quality, productivity, and safety issues.
  • Lead initiatives for scrap reduction, OEE improvement, cost reduction, uptime reliability.
  • Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and engineering change processes to ensure manufacturability and production readiness.
  • Implement and manage the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
  • Ensure preventive and predictive maintenance strategies are fully deployed.
  • Collaborate with Quality and Sales on customer requirements and applications.
  • Ensure adherence to ISO and other applicable quality management standards.
  • Provide data driven updates on project status, engineering metrics, maintenance performance.
  • Ensure alignment  with Operations, Finance, Procurement, HR, and Corporate Engineering

 

What We’re Looking For:

  • BS degree in engineering or related technical discipline (advanced degree preferred).
  • 10 + years relevant engineering experience  in battery, extrusion, coating, polymer processing, specialty film, or other high precision continuous process industries highly preferred.
  • CAPEX project management expertise
  • Demonstrated ability to develop technical talent and lead multidisciplinary teams.
  • Strong decision making and prioritization skills in a fast paced environment.
  • Expertise in Continuous Improvement, Lean and six sigma
  • Effective communicator tailoring messages to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Present technical data and project status to both internal stakeholders and customers.
  • Strong analytical mindset with demonstrated ability to diagnose complex process issues.
  • Expertise in root cause analysis, statistical problem solving, and structured decision making.
  • Travel to other plant locations, vendors as needef
  • Sponsorship is not available for this role – candidates must be US Citizen or Green Card holder.

Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply today in confidence by sending your resume as a MS Document to info@indemand.ca.

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Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. may use artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including the screening and assessment of applications. These tools are used to assist with organizing, reviewing, and evaluating candidate information and do not replace human judgment or decision-making.