2nd Class Power Engineer

Roquette; Portage la Prairie; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Roquette seeks a highly capable Second Class Power Engineer to join its Utilities & Refrigeration team at the Portage la Prairie facility. You will operate and maintain complex utility systems, ensure safe and reliable plant performance, and contribute to continuous improvement in safety and efficiency.

The role requires a valid Class 2 Power Engineer license and 5–7 years of industrial experience, with hands-on expertise in steam, refrigeration, water systems, and control room operations.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 2 Power Engineer License and 5–7 years industrial experience.
• Experience operating large-scale utility systems (steam, refrigeration, water, fire protection).
• Strong troubleshooting ability and control room experience.
• Able to work 12-hour shifts in a 24/7 facility.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain critical utility systems including steam, refrigeration, air compressors, water treatment, and wastewater.
• Monitor and adjust system parameters to ensure safe and efficient performance.
• Perform mechanical troubleshooting and minor repairs.
• Maintain logbooks, records, and operational documentation.
• Coordinate during plant upsets, evacuations, or disruptions.
• Support maintenance and continuous improvement for safety and reliability.
• Operate from the Control Room / DCS and supervise complex operational activities.

Skills

Power generation & utilities

Troubleshooting

Control room operations

Safety mindset

CMMS/SAP literacy

Education

Class 2 Power Engineer License

Tools

CMMS/SAP

Job description

Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients. Want to help us make a difference? Using plant-based resources, we collaborate with our customers and partners to imagine and offer ingredients to better feed people and treat patients. Each of our ingredients responds to unique and essential needs, and they enable healthier lifestyles. Role: Second Class Power Engineer We are seeking a highly capable Second Class Power Engineer to join our Utilities & Refrigeration team at Roquette’s state-of-the‑art 1st-Class Steam/Refrigeration Facility. In this role, you will operate and maintain complex utility systems—including steam, refrigeration, compressed air, plant water, potable water, wastewater, fire suppression, and natural gas—while ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient plant performance. This position requires strong technical judgment, disciplined execution, and a high degree of situational awareness. Success in this role means maintaining continuous, stable plant operations, rapidly diagnosing issues, and making sound decisions that keep our people, processes, and products safe. This is an on-site, full‑time shift position at our Portage la Prairie, MB location.

What You’ll Do:

Operate & Maintain Critical Utility Systems Operate high-pressure boilers, chillers, refrigeration systems, air compressors/dryers, water treatment systems, potable water, and wastewater systems within design and Regulatory requirements.

Monitor and adjust system parameters (temperature, pressure, water chemistry, liquid levels, etc.) to maintain safe and efficient performance.

Perform mechanical troubleshooting and minor repairs across all assigned utility systems.

Maintain accurate logbooks, system records, and operational documentation.

Ensure Safe, Compliant, Reliable Operation

Follow all Roquette safety expectations, SOPs, and lockout/tagout and confined space procedures.

Conduct daily equipment safety checks and participate in hazard assessments, toolbox talks, and incident investigations.

Support equipment isolations and safe work practices, contributing to continuous improvement in safety and reliability.

Control Room & DCS Operations Monitor, start up, and shut down utilities equipment from the Distributed Control System (DCS).

Coordinate critical activities during plant upsets, evacuations, or utility disruptions.

Quality & Regulatory Stewardship Ensure steam, water, and chilled fluids meet HACCP and product‑quality parameters.

Adjust system variables to maintain compliance with quality and productivity standards.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement Work closely with Maintenance, Engineering, and Process to troubleshoot and optimize equipment performance. Participate in training new hires and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the Utilities function. Maintain confidentiality related to plant operations.

What You’ll Need:

Education

A valid Class 2 Power Engineer License (required).

Experience

5–7 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Hands‑on experience

Hands‑on experience operating large‑scale utility systems—steam generation, refrigeration with glycol, compressed air, fire protection, water systems, and power distribution.

Strong troubleshooting ability

Strong troubleshooting ability, including diagnosing utility failures and responding under pressure.

Control room experience

Control room experience coordinating complex operational activities.

Maintenance capability

Maintenance capability to support reliability and prioritize work effectively.

Skills & Core Traits

Strong problem‑solving and analytical capability. High level of self‑discipline and situational awareness. Ability to interpret manuals, engineering drawings, MSDS, and SOPs. Good working knowledge of applicable ASME, CSA Codes and Provincial Regulatory requirements, Proficiency with CMMS/SAP and digital logbooks. Clear, professional communication and collaboration with cross‑functional teams. Demonstrated commitment to safety, ethics, and Roquette values.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full‑time position in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. Candidates must be able to work 12 hour shifts, including coverage for vacation, sick leave, and business‑driven scheduling needs.

Working Conditions

Ability to work in hot, cold, wet, noisy, and variable indoor/outdoor conditions. Ability to climb ladders, stairs, catwalks, work at heights, and enter confined spaces. Ability to wear required PPE including respirators, SCBA, and fall protection.

If you identify yourself in this position, please apply by uploading your resume and let's start the journey together!

Roquette is proud to be a global company where you can find personal and professional growth through multiple diverse experiences. Roquette strives to create a dynamic workforce while remaining firmly committed to equal opportunity by complying with EEO laws.

As we continue to grow, Roquette understands that to be successful we must always be inclusive in our approach.

To find out more about our products, values and sustainable development ambitions visit us at www.roquette.com and at www.sustainability.roquette.com

Roquette is a global leader in sustainable plant-based solutions, driving innovation and strong partnerships that are shaping the future of nutrition, health, and bioindustry. The company harnesses natural resources such as wheat, corn, seaweed, and cellulose to craft high-performance ingredients used in everyday foods, oral medications, advanced biopharmaceuticals, and a range of bio‑based products.

A family‑owned company with over 90 years of expertise and 11,000 employees, Roquette serves clients in over 150 countries and is committed to creating lasting value for customers, patients, consumers, and society. Together, we turn the potential of nature into the essentials of life.

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