Certified Power Engineer

Interfor; Village of Belledune; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading forest products company in New Brunswick is seeking a Certified Power Engineer to ensure the safe and efficient operation of boilers and kilns. Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, process monitoring, and adherence to safety procedures. The ideal candidate has a valid Power Engineering Certificate and strong teamwork skills. This role offers a competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits including group insurance and a pension plan.

Benefits

Group insurance

Pension plan with employer contribution

Employees and family assistance plan

PPE provided by the company

Safety boots allowance

Prescription safety glasses program

Qualifications

• Experience in lumber drying and/or having worked in a lumber production plant would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot all area-specific equipment to optimize performance.
• Perform process & equipment condition monitoring including sampling, testing & analysis.
• Report all safety observations, near misses and incidents.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Education

Minimum Power Engineering Certificate (4th or 3rd Class)

Job description

Certified Power Engineer, Belledune, New Brunswick

When you join our team in Belledune NB division as a Certified Power Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining the boilers and kilns on site, thus ensuring the quality of our lumber. You will make sure they are operating safely and efficiently, while maintaining proper records and logs.

What You’ll Do

• Work in manufacturing area in a safe, effective, and productive manner, while working collaboratively as part of the operating team under supervision of a Chief Engineer.
• Maintain and troubleshoot all area‑specific equipment to optimize performance to meet production targets. Issue work requests, safe work permits, perform equipment isolations.
• Perform process & equipment condition monitoring including sampling, testing & analysis. Complete area operations record such as routine readings, volume balances, log sheets, required reports.
• Participate in the development, review, and revision of Safe Operating Procedures. Follow safe operating and chemical handling procedures and ensure environmental impact.
• Report all safety observations, near misses and incidents. Participate, safety meetings.
• Operate Kilns.
• Operate wheel loader to perform basic tasks.
• Any other tasks assigned by supervisor.

What You Offer

• Minimum Power Engineering Certificate (4th or 3rd Class).
• Experience in lumber drying and/or having worked in a lumber production plant would be an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team, day, weekend and night shifts, both indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Additional information

• Work schedule: rotation 2-2-3.
• Group insurance.
• Pension plan with employer contribution.
• Employees and family assistance plan.
• PPE provided by the company.
• Safety boots allowance.
• Prescription safety glasses program.

Who We Are

Interfor is a growth‑oriented forest products company, operating in all major forest products markets across North America. We offer one of the most diverse lines of wood products to customers around the globe, produced in safety‑focused, world‑class facilities. We strengthen and contribute to the local economies, build value for our employees and customers, and operate with world‑leading sustainable forest management practices. We are proud to produce sustainable building materials that contribute to a healthy and sustainable future. Check out www.interfor.com to learn more about our approach to sustainability.

What We Offer

Interfor builds value for our employees by providing a career where they can contribute, grow, and prosper. We offer a competitive salary, based both on what you bring to the role and benchmarked to market conditions. You’ll also get a competitive benefits package. We want you to grow your career with Interfor. With our industry leading training programs and track record of promoting from within, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to ‘Start Here. Go Far.’ Check out our Employee Development Programs to learn more at www.interfor.com/careers.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre‑employment background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.