First Class Chief Power Engineer & Environmental Manager
Jun 6, 2026 Gimli, Canada
About us
With over 200 brands, from Johnnie Walker to Casamigos to Bulleit, sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company.
- Size: 10,000+ employees
- Industry: Consumer Packaged Goods: Beverages
Why you should apply for a job to Diageo:
3.7/5 in overall job satisfaction
67% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
50% would recommend this company to other women
100% say the CEO supports gender diversity
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First Class Chief Power Engineer & Environmental Manager
About Us
From Arthur Guinness to Johnnie Walker, our business was founded on people of great character, and in 250 years nothing's changed. We're the world's leading premium alcohol company. Our brands are industry icons, and our success is thanks to the strength of our people, in every role. It's why we trust them with our legacy and it's why we reward them with the career-defining opportunities that they deserve.
Nestled on the edge of Lake Winnipeg, Crown Royal's distillery in Gimli, Manitoba is home to 1.696 million barrels of delicious whisky that sit aging and waiting to be share with the world. One of Manitoba's natural appeals, the town of Gimli hugs the western shoreline of one of the world's largest freshwater lakes w, with sandy beaches, and active harbour and the largest Islandic population outside Iceland.
Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products company in the world. To achieve this, we need the world's very best people.
Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you!
About the role
Reports to the Site Manager, the First Class Chief Power Engineer & Environmental Manager will ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of energy systems while leading all aspects of site environmental activities. This person will chip in to optimizing energy performance and reducing environmental impact.
Operations and Maintenance
Environmental Management
Health & Safety
Team Leadership
Continuous Improvement
Requirements
Assets
Skills
Working Conditions
Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you, so that you're
supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.
We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including:
Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.
We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you'll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You'll help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and more.
Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to new heights and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.
Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.
If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application
Recruitment Scam Warning
Protecting candidates is very important to us. All communications regarding your application will come from an email address ending in @diageo.com. In our recruitment process, we'll never ask for money.
About Us
From Arthur Guinness to Johnnie Walker, our business was founded on people of great character, and in 250 years nothing's changed. We're the world's leading premium alcohol company. Our brands are industry icons, and our success is thanks to the strength of our people, in every role. It's why we trust them with our legacy and it's why we reward them with the career-defining opportunities that they deserve.
Nestled on the edge of Lake Winnipeg, Crown Royal's distillery in Gimli, Manitoba is home to 1.696 million barrels of delicious whisky that sit aging and waiting to be share with the world. One of Manitoba's natural appeals, the town of Gimli hugs the western shoreline of one of the world's largest freshwater lakes w, with sandy beaches, and active harbour and the largest Islandic population outside Iceland.
Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products company in the world. To achieve this, we need the world's very best people.
Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you!
About the role
Reports to the Site Manager, the First Class Chief Power Engineer & Environmental Manager will ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of energy systems while leading all aspects of site environmental activities. This person will chip in to optimizing energy performance and reducing environmental impact.
Operations and Maintenance
- Oversee powerhouse operations (boilers, steam, water systems, and utilities)
- Plan shutdowns, inspections, and preventive/corrective maintenance
- Ensure compliance with all regulations and standards
- Optimize equipment performance and reliability
Environmental Management
- Manage environmental programs (air, water, waste, GHGs)
- Ensure compliance with environmental laws and permits
- Lead audits and regulatory reporting
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives
Health & Safety
- Promoting a strong safety culture
- Ensure safe operating procedures are followed
- Participate in incident investigations and corrective actions
Team Leadership
- Lead, coach, and develop team members
- Plan schedules and ensure operational coverage
- Ensure required training and certifications
Continuous Improvement
- Identify and lead energy efficiency and emission reduction projects
- Track performance standards and recommend improvements
Requirements
- Valid 1st Class Power Engineer certification (mandatory)
- 5-10 years of experience in an industrial environment
- Experience in team leadership and regulatory compliance
Assets
- Higher education in engineering or environmental field
- Knowledge of ISO 14001
Skills
- Strong leadership and team engagement
- High level of accountability and attention to detail
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication skills
Working Conditions
- Industrial environment
- On-call availability required
- Flexible hours based on operational needs
Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you, so that you're
supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.
We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including:
Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.
We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you'll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You'll help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and more.
Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to new heights and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.
Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.
If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application
Recruitment Scam Warning
Protecting candidates is very important to us. All communications regarding your application will come from an email address ending in @diageo.com. In our recruitment process, we'll never ask for money.
Additional Information
- Posted: Jun 6, 2026