2nd Class Power Engineer — Plant Operations & Safety Lead

WSG Energy Services; City of Cold Lake; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WSG Energy Services seeks a Power Engineer/Plant Operator to join our Canadian operations. You will work under the Operations Specialist to ensure safety compliance, support plant efficiency initiatives, and gain hands-on experience with plant systems.

Responsibilities include startups/shutdowns, sampling, safety documentation, maintenance support, and teamwork in a safety-first environment. A 2nd Class certificate is preferred; 3rd Class is acceptable with progress toward 2nd Class and a clean

Qualifications

• 2nd Class Power Engineer Certificate preferred.
• 3rd Class Power Engineer considered if actively working toward 2nd Class, with progress proof within the last two years.
• 5–10 years of relevant industry experience.
• Ability to clear clean criminal record check and security clearance.
• Demonstrated experience operating steam plants or equivalent systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License (driver’s abstract required).

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all client safety requirements are met or exceeded.
• Providing operational input to plant efficiency initiatives.
• Learning and understanding the layout, purpose, and operating parameters of all plant systems.
• Utilizing and contributing to training manuals, Safe Operating Procedures, and procedures.
• Participating in team safety meetings and completing assigned follow-up actions.
• Performing safe start-ups and shutdowns of equipment in accordance with procedures.
• Conducting regular product and water sampling and testing.
• Completing safety checks, permits, reports, and investigations.
• Safely isolating equipment for maintenance using approved isolation procedures.
• Promoting and reinforcing a strong safety-first culture.
• Participating in planned inspections of work areas.
• Troubleshooting operational issues and initiating repair notifications.
• Reviewing and preparing safe work documentation for routine maintenance.
• Assisting with special projects as required.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

2nd Class Power Engineer Certificate

3rd Class Power Engineer toward 2nd Class with progress proof

Job description

WSG Energy Services seeks a Power Engineer/Plant Operator to join our Canadian operations. You will work under the Operations Specialist to ensure safety compliance, support plant efficiency initiatives, and gain hands-on experience with plant systems.

Responsibilities include startups/shutdowns, sampling, safety documentation, maintenance support, and teamwork in a safety-first environment. A 2nd Class certificate is preferred; 3rd Class is acceptable with progress toward 2nd Class and a clean