2nd Class Power Engineer – Brooks, AB (Ammonia/Refrigeration)

jbssa; Brooks; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; 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

Voluntary Employee RRSP Contributions

Employer RRSP Contributions

Career Growth and Continued Training

Job summary

JBS Food Canada ULC in Brooks, AB is seeking a 2nd Class Power Engineer to operate and maintain the Brooks facility, including the boiler room and a large ammonia refrigeration plant.

The role requires ABSA 2nd Class certification, proven supervisory experience, strong communication, and the ability to lead safety-focused operations while optimizing energy use, supporting capital improvements, and coordinating with maintenance and production teams to ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Valid ABSA 2nd Class Engineering certificate.
• Proven team leader and supervisor with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• 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 with system computer interfacing.
• Knowledge of PLC systems.
• Past experience in a preventative maintenance program.
• Ability to ensure safe and efficient operations of boiler plant and large ammonia refrigeration system.

Responsibilities

• Ensure total care and control of the Boiler Room and associated equipment.
• Ensure total care and control of a large ammonia refrigerated plant.
• Conduct daily plant inspections of ammonia refrigeration and boiler systems for safe and efficient operation.
• Record data and information for plant operation under the Chief Engineer’s jurisdiction.
• Pursue energy-use reductions across gas, electricity, water, and ammonia.
• Lead capital projects to improve operating performance with Maintenance Manager.
• Provide leadership by instilling safety, objectives, and measurements.
• Conduct diagnostic audits and coach plant management.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Supervisory experience

Interpersonal communication

Communication skills

System interfacing

PLC systems

Education

ABSA 2nd Class Engineering certificate

Tools

Ammonia refrigeration systems

Natural gas fired steam boiler systems

PLC systems

System computer interfacing

Job description

JBS Food Canada ULC in Brooks, AB is seeking a 2nd Class Power Engineer to operate and maintain the Brooks facility, including the boiler room and a large ammonia refrigeration plant.

The role requires ABSA 2nd Class certification, proven supervisory experience, strong communication, and the ability to lead safety-focused operations while optimizing energy use, supporting capital improvements, and coordinating with maintenance and production teams to ensure regulatory compliance.