Position Title: Power Engineer - Third Class
Position Type: Temporary - Full-Time
Grade: 9B
Requisition ID: 43421
Third Class Power Engineer.
Coaldale, AB
In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences —together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.
About the role.
Reporting to the Chief Power Engineer, the Power Engineer Relief – Third Class Power Engineer is responsible for the safe and efficient operation, maintenance, and reliability of the utility systems supporting the Coaldale manufacturing facility. This role provides operational relief coverage and maintenance support while ensuring compliance with all applicable legislation, company standards, and safe work practices.
This is a 6-month contract position working Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. The successful candidate must be available to provide relief coverage for vacant operating shifts as required.
What you’ll be doing.
- Operate and maintain a 100,000 lb/hr high-pressure steam boiler and associated auxiliary equipment.
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Operate and maintain a 3,900 HP industrial ammonia refrigeration system.
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Perform lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures on steam, refrigeration, compressed air, and utility systems.
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Maintain accurate operating logbooks, inspection records, and SPC data entries.
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Monitor and troubleshoot the Energy Recovery System (water-to-water heat recovery).
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Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on:
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High-pressure steam systems
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Industrial refrigeration equipment
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Air compressors
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Utility water systems
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Conduct routine boiler and refrigeration water chemistry testing.
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Replace air and oil filters on boiler, refrigeration, and utility equipment.
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Participate in troubleshooting equipment failures and support continuous improvement initiatives.
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Work safely at heights, climb ladders, and access elevated equipment when required.
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Safely lift up to 50 lb independently and 75–80 lb with assistance.
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Perform work in confined or awkward spaces, including bending, stooping, kneeling, and crawling when servicing equipment.
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Support plant shutdowns, emergency repairs, and other maintenance activities as assigned.
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Provide operating shift coverage when vacancies occur to ensure continuous plant operation.
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Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Power Engineer or designate.
This position is based in a regulated manufacturing environment and requires strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Employees must consistently follow all GMP, safety, and hygiene requirements, including restrictions on jewelry, personal items, and attire while on the production floor. Compliance with these standards is an essential duty of the role to ensure product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
What you’ll need to be successful.
- Valid Alberta Third Class Power Engineer Certificate.
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Experience operating and maintaining high-pressure steam boilers and industrial ammonia refrigeration systems is considered an asset.
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Mechanical aptitude with experience performing preventative and corrective maintenance.
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Physically capable of safely performing the duties of the position, including:
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Working at heights
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Climbing ladders
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Lifting up to 50 lb
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Bending, stooping, kneeling, and working in confined spaces
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Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and maintenance management systems such as SAP.
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Must be able to obtain or maintain:
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H₂S Alive
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Confined Space Entry
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Forklift Operator Certification
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Term: 6-month contract
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Regular Schedule: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
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Shift Coverage: Must be available to provide relief coverage for vacant operating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays when operationally required.
Benefits of the role.
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$52.48, Medical benefits, Maternity/paternity leave, Set schedule/overtime allowances, Attendance incentives, Pay for skills program/education, reimbursement, Health and wellness days
About McCain
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Leadership principles.
At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.
The McCain experience.
We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.
Compensation Package: - Starting at 52.48 CAD hourly + Hourly Pay Differential for applicable shifts
The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Benefits: At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Should this role hold a duration of 12 months or longer, you will be eligible for our full benefits suite. This includes the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level, location, and nature of the role. Additional benefit details are available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know, and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.
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Job Family: Manufacturing
Location(s): CA - Canada : Alberta : Coaldale
Company: McCain Foods (Canada)
