SAFETY SUPERINTENDENT – CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING, ASHTABULA, OH, USA – #5878

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IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is currently assisting our client in their search for a SAFETY SUPERINTENDENT (Chemical Manufacturing) for their manufacturing facility.

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Safety Superintendent to lead the site’s Safety, Health, Security, and Emergency Response programs within a large continuous chemical manufacturing operation. This highly visible leadership role partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Environmental teams to strengthen the site’s safety culture while ensuring compliance with OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM), environmental regulations, and corporate safety standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive safety leader who enjoys building strong safety cultures, developing people, and driving continuous improvement through risk reduction, emergency preparedness, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

What You’ll Do

As the Safety Superintendent, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for all site safety, health, security, and emergency response initiatives while supporting a world-class safety culture.

You will:

  • Lead the site’s Safety, Health, Security, and Emergency Response programs across all manufacturing operations.
  • Champion Process Safety Management (PSM), behavioural safety initiatives, Life Saving Rules, and corporate safety standards.
  • Develop, implement, and continuously improve safety policies, procedures, and management systems.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, state, local, and corporate regulatory requirements.
  • Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and leadership teams to identify hazards, conduct risk assessments, and implement risk reduction strategies.
  • Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
  • Monitor safety performance metrics, develop KPIs, analyze trends, and provide recommendations to leadership.
  • Coordinate employee and contractor safety training, regulatory compliance training, and emergency response programs.
  • Develop and facilitate emergency response drills, preparedness exercises, and crisis response initiatives.
  • Oversee fire protection systems, respiratory protection programs, breathing air systems, emergency equipment inspections, and industrial hygiene programs.
  • Provide technical expertise related to PPE, respiratory protection, hazardous materials, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, and exposure controls.
  • Support workers’ compensation, return-to-work programs, job hazard analyses, and occupational health initiatives.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, employee engagement, coaching, and continuous safety improvement.
  • Serve as the site’s on-call safety resource during emergencies as required.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for an experienced safety professional who thrives in a complex industrial manufacturing environment and enjoys partnering with operations to proactively improve workplace safety and operational performance. You are a collaborative leader with strong regulatory knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a passion for developing a world-class safety culture.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Science, or a related technical discipline.
  • Minimum five years of progressive safety leadership experience within an industrial manufacturing environment.
  • Previous experience within chemical manufacturing, petrochemical, refining, or another OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) environment is strongly preferred.
  • Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations, Process Safety Management (PSM), industrial hygiene, emergency response, hazardous materials management, ergonomics, workers’ compensation, and incident investigation methodologies.
  • Experience developing and implementing site-wide safety management systems and emergency response programs.
  • Strong knowledge of behavioural safety, hazard recognition, risk assessments, and continuous improvement.
  • Experience analyzing safety performance data, developing KPIs, and presenting recommendations to all levels of the organization.
  • Working knowledge of respiratory protection, PPE selection, chemical protective equipment, and industrial exposure controls.
  • Strong leadership, coaching, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment, including climbing ladders, working at heights, and conducting field safety observations.
  • Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation and respond to emergency situations as required.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive base salary.
  • 20% annual bonus opportunity.
  • 9% combined company retirement contribution.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
  • Relocation assistance available.
  • Long-term career growth with an industry-leading organization.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • Join a respected chemical manufacturing organization with a strong commitment to safety, operational excellence, and employee development.
  • Lead site-wide safety, health, security, and emergency response programs while partnering directly with Operations and Executive Leadership.
  • Make a measurable impact by strengthening process safety, regulatory compliance, behavioural safety, and emergency preparedness.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives that protect employees, improve operational performance, and support long-term business success.
  • Excellent compensation, bonus potential, retirement program, relocation assistance, and long-term career advancement opportunities.

Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply today in confidence by sending their résumé as an 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.

QUALITY SUPERVISOR, MAGNOLIA, AR, USA – #5874

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IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is currently assisting our client in their search for a Quality Supervisor for their manufacturing facility in Magnolia, Arkansas.

Employment: Full-Time | Permanent

Overview

Our client is a well-established manufacturer of roll-formed steel products that is making a significant investment in its quality systems as it prepares to achieve ISO 9001 certification. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on Quality Supervisor who enjoys building processes, driving continuous improvement, and making a measurable impact on manufacturing operations.

Working closely with the Corporate Quality Manager and Plant Manager, you will play a key role in implementing and supporting the site’s Quality Management System (QMS), improving product quality, reducing variation, and establishing standardized quality processes across the operation.

What You’ll Do

As the Quality Supervisor, you will lead day-to-day quality activities while helping the organization strengthen its quality culture and achieve ISO certification.

You will:

  • Support the implementation and ongoing development of the site’s Quality Management System (QMS).
  • Standardize quality procedures, documentation, inspection methods, testing protocols, corrective actions, and reporting processes.
  • Partner with Production, Engineering, Customer Service, and Plant Leadership to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement.
  • Lead internal quality initiatives while supporting supplier audits, customer audits, and ISO compliance activities.
  • Analyze quality data, investigate root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
  • Utilize quality tools including SPC, capability studies, PPAP, FAI, Cpk, 8D, FMEA, and Gage R&R.
  • Develop quality procedures and ensure products consistently meet customer specifications.
  • Train and mentor employees on quality standards, testing procedures, and documentation requirements.
  • Maintain quality records and monitor trends to identify opportunities for process improvement.
  • Help prepare the facility for successful ISO 9001 certification.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a hands-on manufacturing quality professional who enjoys working on the plant floor, solving problems, and improving processes. You are collaborative, detail-oriented, and thrive in an environment where you can influence quality culture while working alongside operations and engineering teams.

What We’re Looking For

  • 5+ years of quality leadership or supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in metal forming, roll forming, stamping, fabrication, or similar manufacturing processes is strongly preferred.
  • Experience working within an ISO 9001 manufacturing environment.
  • Strong understanding of quality methodologies including 8D, FMEA, SPC, Gage R&R, Cpk, PPAP, and structured root cause analysis.
  • Experience supporting audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality management systems.
  • Engineering, Manufacturing, or related degree preferred; equivalent manufacturing quality experience will also be considered.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • Join a growing manufacturing organization making significant investments in quality and operational excellence.
  • Play a key role in leading the site’s ISO 9001 implementation and certification journey.
  • Opportunity to make a visible impact by building sustainable quality systems and improving manufacturing performance.
  • Collaborative leadership team with strong support for continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Long-term opportunity with room for professional growth and increased responsibility.

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

Our immediate outreach will be focused on those whose experience most closely matches the current needs of the role.

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.

PLC PROGRAMMER & DESIGNER, ROSEMONT, ON, CANADA – #5872

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IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is currently assisting a client in their search for a PLC PROGRAMMER & DESIGNER in the Rosemont, ON area.

Full-Time | Permanent | Hybrid

Compensation Target: $45 to $55/hour, commensurate with experience, plus overtime opportunities. We are open to hearing from those outside this range.

 

Overview

Seeking a hands-on PLC Programmer & Designer to join a growing integration team that builds custom assembly, inspection, and welding systems for automotive, medical, and food manufacturers.

This role is focused on the electrical design and programming of PLC control panels, HMIs, and electromechanical tooling. You will own systems from schematic through programming, testing, and commissioning, working alongside electricians and project managers to bring automated cells to life.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who wants to take full ownership of the electrical design and programming of an automated cell, and grow with a company that offers consistent future opportunities.

 

What You’ll Do:

Complete electrical design, detailing, and full controls drawing packages, including bill of materials

Produce detailed CAD designs using AutoCAD Electrical

Participate in design reviews and controls meetings, providing input on electrical requirements

Develop PLC and HMI programs and all on-site process controls

Check and test equipment functions, including powered movement of components

Diagnose and troubleshoot systems to correct issues in a timely manner

Handle the full electrical design and programming of an automated cell

Complete work orders to client and company specifications and review with the project manager

Provide on-site and remote support for installed systems

 

What We’re Looking For:

  • 8+ years in industrial automation and controls
  • 5+ years in electrical design
  • Experience programming Allen-Bradley, Omron, Schneider, and Mitsubishi PLCs
  • Experience working on automation and robotics cells
  • G2/G class driver’s license

Technical Requirements

  • PLC platforms: Allen-Bradley, Omron, Schneider, Mitsubishi
  • Robotics: ABB, Fanuc, Kuka, Yaskawa/Motoman an asset
  • Motion control applications
  • Industrial networks: Ethernet/IP, Profinet, EtherCAT, DeviceNet, Profibus
  • Electrical design with AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN
  • HMI development and system manual descriptions
  • Pneumatic safety control
  • Sourcing controls components and supporting purchasing decisions

*Sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must be Canadian Citizen or have Permanent Residency status.

Why is This a Great Opportunity!

This is a strong opportunity for a controls professional who wants full ownership rather than a narrow slice of the work. You take an automated cell from electrical schematic through PLC and HMI programming, testing, and commissioning, so you see your designs run on the floor start to finish. The company builds custom assembly, inspection, and welding systems across automotive, medical, and food manufacturing, so the projects stay varied and technically interesting. It’s a tight-knit, hands-on team with competitive hourly pay, overtime, and real room to grow with a company that keeps a steady pipeline of future work.

If your experience aligns strongly with what we are looking for, we encourage you to apply. This team is growing, so we also welcome interest from both intermediate to senior applicants (Lead/Manager). Open to hearing compensation expectations.

Our immediate outreach will be focused on those whose experience most closely matches the current needs of the role.

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

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.

human judgment or decision-making.

HSE MANAGER, TWIN FALLS, ID, USA – #5861

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Our client is seeking a passionate and influential HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL (HSE) LEADER who is committed to building a world-class safety culture and driving environmental excellence within a dynamic food manufacturing operation.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced HSE professional who thrives in a hands-on manufacturing environment and is motivated by creating a culture where safety is everyone’s responsibility. The successful candidate will champion continuous improvement initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with leaders across the organization to achieve the ultimate goal of  Zero Incidents while minimizing the plant’s environmental footprint.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Reporting to Plant Leadership, you will be responsible for leading the site’s Health, Safety & Environmental strategy while ensuring compliance with all corporate, provincial/state, and federal regulations. You will drive the implementation and continuous improvement of HSE programs, influence organizational culture, and work collaboratively with operational leaders to identify, assess, and eliminate workplace risks.

This role requires a proactive leader who can effectively balance strategic planning with hands-on execution, fostering employee engagement while supporting operational excellence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Champion a proactive safety culture focused on achieving  Zero Incidents through leadership, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.
  • Lead the implementation, maintenance, and ongoing enhancement of all Health, Safety & Environmental programs and initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, corporate standards, and environmental legislation.
  • Partner with Plant Leadership, managers, and employees to embed HSE best practices throughout the organization.
  • Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action planning to prevent recurrence.
  • Monitor safety performance metrics, identify trends, and develop initiatives to improve overall plant performance.
  • Conduct hazard and environmental aspect assessments while implementing effective risk mitigation strategies.
  • Support capital projects and change management initiatives by providing HSE guidance throughout project planning and execution.
  • Maintain accurate HSE documentation, reporting systems, and regulatory records.
  • Develop and deliver employee training programs that strengthen safety awareness and regulatory compliance.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing waste, improving energy efficiency, and minimizing environmental impact.
  • Collaborate with regional HSE leadership to implement corporate initiatives, achieve strategic objectives, and successfully deploy organizational HSE standards.
QUALIFICATIONS: 
The ideal candidate brings a strong combination of technical HSE expertise, manufacturing experience, and the ability to influence positive cultural change.
REQUIREMENTS: 
  • University degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Proven Health, Safety & Environmental leadership experience within a food manufacturing environment is required.
  • Strong working knowledge of occupational health, safety, and environmental regulations, including OSHA, EPA, DNREC, and other applicable regulatory standards.
  • Experience implementing and maintaining ISO management systems and regulatory compliance programs.
  • Demonstrated experience leading incident investigations, root cause analysis, risk assessments, and corrective action initiatives.
  • Strong understanding of environmental compliance, waste reduction, sustainability initiatives, and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence leaders and employees at all levels of the organization.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage multiple priorities, and drive organizational change.
WHY JOIN: 
This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a leading food manufacturing organization committed to operational excellence, employee wellbeing, and environmental sustainability. If you are passionate about building a best-in-class safety culture and leading continuous improvement initiatives that protect people, the environment, and the business, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

GLOBAL PROCURMENT CATEGORY LEAD – PORTFOLIO, ALSIP, IL, USA – #5858

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About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognized organization with a strong reputation for innovation, operational excellence, and strategic supply chain management. Operating across multiple international markets, they are committed to building resilient supplier partnerships, driving sustainable growth, and creating long-term value through best-in-class procurement practices.

Due to continued growth, our client is seeking a Global Procurement Category Lead – Portfolio to develop and execute global category strategies that support business objectives across multiple regions. This is an outstanding opportunity for a strategic procurement professional who enjoys influencing executive stakeholders, leading global sourcing initiatives, and driving measurable business impact.

About the Role

Reporting to Global Procurement leadership, you will be responsible for leading the development and execution of the global procurement strategy for the Portfolio category. Working in partnership with regional procurement teams and cross-functional business leaders, you will identify opportunities to optimize costs, reduce supply risk, strengthen supplier relationships, and improve overall procurement performance.

This highly visible role requires a commercially minded procurement leader who can balance strategic planning with hands-on execution while effectively navigating a global matrix organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a 3–5-year global category strategy aligned with corporate objectives and regional business priorities.
  • Lead global strategic sourcing initiatives, including supplier selection, RFX processes, commercial negotiations, and contract management.
  • Drive value through total cost of ownership analysis, supplier optimization, cost reduction initiatives, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Develop and lead Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) programs that improve supplier performance, innovation, and long-term partnerships.
  • Provide market intelligence, supplier insights, and industry trends to support sourcing decisions and business planning.
  • Partner closely with Procurement, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, and Business leaders to align procurement strategies with organizational goals.
  • Coach and support regional category managers to ensure consistent execution of global sourcing strategies and best practices.
  • Establish category performance metrics and monitor KPIs related to cost savings, supplier performance, service levels, innovation, and risk management.
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across procurement processes, supplier collaboration, and category performance.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will be a strategic procurement leader with strong commercial acumen and demonstrated success managing global supplier relationships within complex organizations.

Qualifications include:

  • Minimum of seven years of progressive procurement experience, including significant global or regional category management responsibility.
  • Proven success developing and executing global procurement and category strategies.
  • Extensive experience in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, and commercial negotiations.
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to influence senior stakeholders across global, cross-functional teams.
  • Experience working within multinational, matrix organizations.
  • Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
  • Ability to translate market intelligence into strategic procurement decisions that deliver measurable business value.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • CIPS designation, or other professional procurement certification and/or postgraduate education, is considered an asset.

Why Join Our Client?

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected global organization where procurement plays a strategic role in driving business performance. You’ll work alongside experienced international leaders, influence procurement strategy on a global scale, and contribute to initiatives that support growth, innovation, and operational excellence.

Our client offers a competitive compensation package ($106,900 – $139,700), comprehensive benefits, and outstanding opportunities for professional development and long-term career advancement within a collaborative global environment.

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.

REGIONAL CATEGORY MANAGER – ACTIVE INGREDIENTS, ALSIP, IL, USA – #5857

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About Our Client

Our client is a respected global organization recognized for its commitment to innovation, quality, and operational excellence. With a strong international manufacturing footprint and a collaborative, values-driven culture, they continue to invest in strategic procurement capabilities that strengthen their global supply chain and support long-term business growth.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Regional Category Manager – Active Ingredients to lead sourcing strategy across a critical portfolio of active ingredients. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional who enjoys developing supplier partnerships, leading strategic initiatives, and influencing business decisions across multiple functions and regions.

About the Role

Reporting into Procurement leadership, you will be responsible for developing and executing the regional sourcing strategy for active ingredients while aligning with the organization’s global procurement objectives. You will play a key role in optimizing supplier performance, mitigating supply risk, driving cost savings, and ensuring quality and regulatory compliance across the supply base.

Working closely with cross-functional stakeholders including Manufacturing, Planning, Quality, Regulatory, Commercial, and Global Procurement teams, you will influence strategic sourcing decisions that directly impact business performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute regional sourcing strategies for active ingredients that align with global procurement objectives.
  • Lead strategic sourcing initiatives focused on cost optimization, supplier performance, supply continuity, and risk mitigation.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers while driving Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) initiatives.
  • Conduct supply market intelligence, competitive analysis, and industry research to support sourcing strategies and negotiations.
  • Lead commercial negotiations, supplier selection, contract management, and ongoing supplier performance reviews.
  • Partner closely with Manufacturing, Planning, Regulatory, Quality, and Commercial teams to support business objectives.
  • Provide procurement leadership within the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process.
  • Monitor regulatory developments and emerging market trends impacting active ingredient sourcing.
  • Support new product launches, product lifecycle changes, and supplier qualification activities.
  • Identify long-term supply chain risks and implement proactive mitigation strategies.
  • Mentor and support procurement team members while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will bring a combination of strategic procurement expertise, commercial acumen, and strong relationship-building skills.

Qualifications include:

  • Minimum of five years of progressive procurement experience, including significant category management responsibility.
  • Experience sourcing active ingredients, specialty chemicals, pharmaceutical ingredients, or related chemical raw materials.
  • Background within the chemical, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or related manufacturing industries.
  • Experience working within multinational and matrix organizations.
  • Demonstrated success leading supplier negotiations and developing long-term supplier partnerships.
  • Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience using SAP Ariba or similar strategic procurement platforms.
  • APICS, ISM, CIPS, or other relevant supply chain or procurement certifications are considered an asset.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related discipline.

Why Join Our Client?

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected global organization where procurement is viewed as a strategic business partner. You’ll have the opportunity to influence sourcing decisions on a global scale, collaborate with experienced cross-functional teams, and contribute to the success of an organization committed to innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Our client offers a competitive compensation package ($109,600 – $139,700), comprehensive benefits, and excellent opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within a global organization.

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.

NERC CERTIFIED SYSTEM OPERATOR, GREAT FALLS, MT, USA – #5851

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IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is currently assisting a client in their search for a NERC CERTIFIED SYSTEM OPERATOR in Great Falls, MT.

Full-Time | Permanent | On-Site

Overview

The System Operator is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient real-time operation of balancing authorities and generation assets. Working from the Network Operations Center (NOC), this role monitors system conditions, coordinates generation and interchange schedules, responds to system events, and ensures compliance with applicable reliability standards—while continuously optimizing operational performance and supporting grid reliability.

This position plays a critical role during both normal and emergency operating conditions and is entrusted with the authority to take timely real-time operational actions to protect the bulk electric system, support system restoration, and prevent potential reliability violations. The System Operator works closely with internal teams and external partners to maintain system integrity and operational excellence.

Working Environment & Schedule

  • This position is primarily based at the company office located in Great Falls, MT, with occasional travel required to generation facilities in Ethridge, MT.
  • 24/7 operations environment with rotating shifts (Dupont Shift Rotation) Schedule includes nights, weekends, holidays, and on‑call responsibilities
  • CIP‑compliant operations center with required security protocols
  • Compensation target is $111,000 – $165,000/year and will be dependent on skills and experience.

What You’ll Do:

  • Operate and monitor balancing authority and generation assets in real time to ensure safe, reliable, and economic performance
  • Manage hourly resource optimization, generation dispatch, and interchange scheduling
  • Respond to system disturbances, outages, and emergency conditions in coordination with transmission operators, reliability coordinators, and internal stakeholders
  • Ensure continuous compliance with NERC, WECC, FERC, and applicable regional reliability standards (including AESO/Alberta requirements, as applicable)
  • Coordinate with internal operations, environmental, and asset management teams, as well as external trading and reliability partners
  • Review and approve switching activities and coordinate planned and unplanned outages to support system reliability
  • Prepare and provide operational reports, system updates, and event communications to leadership
  • Support the training, development, and mentoring of Associate System Operators

 

Performance Expectations

  • Provide training to Associate System Operators in real-time direction of the operations of the company inter-connected generation assets.
  • Performs direct operations of assets in a highly reliable, safe manner in accordance with  NERC and WECC reliability standards for BA & GOP as it relates to procedures, policies and guidelines, and real-time logging and other record-keeping procedures for NOC Operators/Operations.
  • Work with the Compliance Team to implement new/updated reliability standards.
  • Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of NERC Operating Standards by maintaining the NERC Reliability or Balancing Interchange Certification exam. This certification has been established by NERC to provide standards for those who operate bulk electric power systems in North America. Certification must be maintained by obtaining the required minimum hours of NERC approved continuing education over a three year period. 30 hours must include simulated operations and 30 hours of training on NERC standards.
  • Demonstrate high level of customer focus, with emphasis on ensuring that system event and outage information is accurate and available in a timely manner for communication to Lead System Operator and/or the NOC Manager, senior management and third-party asset owner/operators.
  • Follow department procedures and utilize available human performance tools to ensure that instructions and communications with field personnel are clear and understood.
  • Support reporting/settlement duties for the Company’s generation projects and third-party generation operations projects.
  • Provide feedback, develop, and create procedures, policies, and guidelines for NOC operations.
  • Maintain effective work relationships within the department and the company; and maintain the professional competence, knowledge and skills necessary for the satisfactory completion of responsibilities during normal and sometimes high stress conditions.

 

What We’re Looking For:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent combination of education and experience. (Typically, 6 years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor’s degree.)
  • 1–5 years of experience in electric operations or a related function
  • Possession and maintenance of a valid NERC certification at the Reliability Coordinator or Balancing Interchange level is required. Candidates must successfully pass the NERC examination before being authorized to operate the bulk electric system in North America.
  • Strong understanding of bulk electric system operations, generation dispatch, and balancing authority principles
  • Preferred experience with Energy Management Systems (EMS), SCADA, and operational data and monitoring tools
  • Ability to analyze complex system conditions, make sound decisions under pressure, and manage multiple priorities in a real-time environment
  • Experience with renewable generation, power markets (WECC, EIM, AESO, MISO, ERCOT, PJM), or wind forecasting preferred

 

Working Environment & Schedule

  • This position is primarily based at the company office located in Great Falls, MT, with occasional travel required to generation facilities in Ethridge, MT.
  • 24/7 operations environment with rotating shifts (Dupont Shift Rotation)

Schedule includes nights, weekends, holidays, and on‑call responsibilities

  • CIP‑compliant operations center with required security protocols

Physical requirements

  • Ability to work for extended periods at a computer in a control room environment
  • Ability to monitor systems and communicate effectively with internal and external operational partners via phone, electronic, and written communication
  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds

 

*A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position. The candidate must be a US Citizen or possess a Green Card.

 

 

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.