Job Summary
We are currently recruiting for the position of 1st or 2 Class Power Engineer, located at its Taber Processing Plant. The position reports to the Reliability Manager. At our Taber facility we operate three (3) Power Boilers as well as two (2) Backpressure Turbines that are used to generate on-site power.
Duties
- Monitor all processes and equipment
- Respond to emergencies and upset conditions
- ensuring that established procedures are followed
- Preform routine operating tasks (i.e. monitor levels,
- temperatures, pressures, etc.)
- Monitor operating area for abnormal conditions
- Perform basic troubleshooting
- Perform proper sampling as required
- Assist in preparation of equipment for maintenance
- Create notifications to initiate equipment/unit repairs
- Perform housekeeping duties and operational
- maintenance as assigned
- Be willing and able to work a rotating shift schedule
- consisting of day, night, and weekend shifts. Main
- shift will consist of days, Monday to Friday.
- Cover for the Chief Power Engineer when required
Requirements
- The successful candidate must have a valid First or Second
- Class Steam Ticket in the province of Alberta.
- Commitment to work in a safe and efficient manner
- (adherence to Lock Out-Tag Out, Confined Space, Fall
- Protection, Hot Work and other applicable regulations and
- practices).
- High level of technical experience related to the operation
- of steal plants and water treatment equipment
- Food industry experience is considered an asset
- Possess the mechanical aptitude/skills to allow hands-on
- operation of plant equipment (i.e. DCS control systems,
- turbo generators, pumps, compressors, heaters, etc.)
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Troubleshooting/analytical/decision making skills
- Knowledge of WHMIS, TDG, and OH&S regulations
- Basic computer skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work
- with others to perform all aspects of maintenance activities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Planning and management skills
- Conflict management abilities
- Ability to make sound decisions
- Ability to demonstrate strategic thinking
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Results and detail oriented
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and motivational skills