2nd Class Power Engineer-Brooks, AB

JBS Foods; Brooks; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Extended health/medical benefit

Group life & accidental deathInsurance

Long term disability

Vision/dental care

Employee beef purchasing program

RRSP contributions (employer)

Voluntary RRSP contributions

Career growth and continued training

Job summary

JBS Food Canada ULC, Brooks, AB, is seeking a 2nd Class Power Engineer to take ownership of the boiler room and ammonia refrigeration systems, driving safe, efficient operation at our Brooks facility.

As a strong leader, you will supervise maintenance, monitor energy use, conduct diagnostic audits, and coach the management team while ensuring compliance with ABSA requirements and safety standards in a high-noise, hot and refrigerated environment.

Qualifications

• ABSA 2nd Class Engineering certification is required.
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration and boiler systems.
• Strong leadership and supervisory experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure total care and control of the Boiler Room and associated equipment.
• Oversee a large ammonia refrigeration plant and related systems.
• Perform daily plant inspections and maintain safe, efficient operations.
• Record data and operate under the Chief Engineer’s jurisdiction.
• Lead energy-reduction initiatives and oversee capital projects.
• Provide safety leadership and coaching to management.
• Conduct diagnostic audits and guide the plant management team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety culture

Team player

Education

ABSA 2nd Class Engineering certificate

Tools

PLC systems

Ammonia refrigeration systems

Computer interfacing

Natural gas fired boilers

Job description

With approximately 3,300 employees, JBS Food Canada ULC (“JBS Canada”) is one of Canada's largest beef processors. Consisting of four locations—the main processing facility located in Brooks, Alberta, where approximately 4,200 head of cattle are harvested and processed daily; the Head Office and a case ready plant, both based in Calgary, Alberta; and JBS Ontario, a case ready plant located in Belleville, Ontario. The JBS Canada facility in Brooks has the capacity to produce products ranging from boxed beef primals, ground beef, beef trimmings, beef by-products and hides which are shipped across Canada and worldwide. At the multi-protein Mountain Creek Farms case-ready facility in Calgary, JBS Canada produces value-added products including marinated, portion sized, multi-pack options, kebabs and much more. JBS Ontario in Belleville produces fresh meat and seafood products for leading retailers in Canada.

At JBS Canada, our people are our greatest asset. We are very proud to have a team of high achieving, engaged employees. We are currently seeking a 2nd Class Power Engineer to join our team at our main processing facility in Brooks, AB.

NOTE: This role will be located in BROOKS, AB.

You will:

• Ensure total care and control of the Boiler Room and associate ancillary equipment
• Ensure total care and control of a large ammonia refrigerated plant
• Ensure daily plant inspection of ammonia refrigeration and boiler systems and that all systems are operating in a safe and efficient manner
• Ensure the recording of data and all relevant information to the operation of the plant under the Chief Engineer’s jurisdiction
• Have a bias for action to reduce energy consumption be it gas, electricity, water, and ammonia usage
• Undertake capital projects to improve operating performance of the plant in consultation with the Maintenance Manager
• Provide leadership by instilling safety, objectives, and measurements
• Conduct detailed diagnostic audits of each plant using various processes and techniques and provides coaching and direction to the plant’s management team
• Take on additional responsibilities as position requires

You have:

• Valid (ABSA Certified) 2nd Class Engineering certificate

• Proven team leader, team player, committed to excellence, and positive attitude

• Familiar with government and regulatory agencies

• Demonstrated supervisory experience and strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Knowledge of Ammonia refrigeration systems and natural gas fired steam boiler systems

• Familiarity of system computer interfacing

• Knowledge of PLC systems

• Past experience working in a preventative maintenance program

• Ability to ensure safe and efficient operations of boiler plant and large ammonia refrigeration system

Work Site Environment:

Noisy, Odours, Hot, Cold/refrigerated.

Exceptional Benefits include:

Competitive Wage | Extended Health/Medical Benefit | Group Life & Accidental Death Insurance | Long Term Disability | Vision/Dental Care | Employee Beef Purchasing Program | Voluntary Employee RRSP Contributions | Employer RRSP Contributions |Career Growth and Continued Training

JBS Food Canada ULC.

PO Box 1868

Brooks AB T1R 1C6