1st Class Power Engineer

AV Group NB Inc.; Atholville; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global specialty pulp manufacturer located in Atholville is seeking an experienced professional to manage operations in the Steam and Recovery area. The ideal candidate will have a 1st or 2nd Class Power Engineer license, supervisory experience, and a Mechanical Engineering degree. Responsibilities include ensuring the availability of essential services to various departments, maximizing operational performance, and coordinating maintenance activities while adhering to health and safety regulations. The role offers a competitive salary and excellent growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Training & development programs

Qualifications

• 1st Class Power Engineer license or 2nd Class, willing to obtain 1st Class.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Previous pulp and paper experience considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure steam, power, water, and air services are available to departments.
• Maximize performance of Steam and Recovery.
• Coordinate major maintenance activities.

Skills

1st Class Power Engineer license

Supervisory experience

Ability to adjust to changing priorities

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Posted Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:00 AM

AV Group NB Inc. is an exciting and innovative company operating two pulp mills in New Brunswick. The two mills produce dissolving grade pulp for the unique global market of viscose fibre.Located in Atholville, New Brunswick, our pulp mill finds itself in a picturesque area of the Restigouche River.

AV Group NB Inc. is part of the Aditya Birla Group (ABG), a 45 billion $US corporation in the League of Fortune 500 companies.With 130 Manufacturing units operating in 36 countries and 6 continents, the Group is anchored by an extraordinary force of over 140,000 employees, belonging to 42 different nationalities. Over 60 per cent of its revenues flow from its overseas operations. As a member of The Aditya Birla Group based in India, our mandate is to produce specialty pulp products to service the textile industry.AV Group offers outstanding career opportunities as well as the chance to be a part of a developing team.

AV Group NB Inc. Atholville Mill is currently recruiting for the following position:

The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe operations and maintenance activities in the Steam and Recovery area to achieve maximum production while meeting health and safety, environment, cost and quality objectives in compliance with corporate principles and guidelines.

Key responsibilities include:

• Work with Steam & Recovery team to ensure that steam, power, water, air, cooking acid and other services are available to the various operating departments of the mill.
• Work with Steam & Recovery team to ensure maximum performance of the Steam and Recovery through effective use of systems, procedures and resources.
• Work with Steam & Recovery team with department budget and explain variances with appropriate corrective action taken as required.
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities in the department.
• Ensure accident/incident investigations and follow-ups are performed.
• Coordinate major maintenance activities in conjunction with the Mechanical Supervisor.
• Coordinate with production teams and Recovery and Power manager for aligning recovery and power operations with production plans.
• Ensure departmental compliance with applicable OH&S legislation, Corporate, OHSAS 18001 and AV Group procedures & guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with N.B Boiler and Pressure Vessel Act and Regulations pertaining to departmental operations.
• Ensure that production activities are in accordance with health, safety and environmental legislation EMS (ISO 14001) standards.

Qualifications:

• 1 st Class Power Engineer license or 2 nd Class, willing to obtain 1 st Class or a Mechanical Engineering degree, willing to obtain a 1 st Class.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Previous pulp and paper experience considered an asset.
• Flexible and able to adjust to changing priorities.

Why AV Group NB Inc.?

With AV Group NB Inc. you will become a part of a worldwide global company that understands the value of their employees. You will be part of a team that is built on strong values and work ethics. AV Group offers challenges in a wide range of disciplines and opportunities for professional growth, a competitive salary, competitive benefits package and a variety of training & development programs to help you develop the skills you need to build a successful career.

If you believe you are a good fit for a fast-paced, challenging work environment, please submit your resume at https://av-group.ca/job-listings/

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.