Operation Technician (2nd Class Power Engineer)

Air Products; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (day 1)

Vacation & holidays

Life Insurance

Pension Plan (DCPP)

RRSP plan matching

Healthcare Spending Account

Job summary

Air Products in Fort Saskatchewan, Canada, is seeking an Operations Technician (2nd Class Power Engineer) to securely operate and optimize hydrogen production assets within a highly automated facility. You will collaborate with maintenance and instrumentation teams to ensure safe, reliable operations across DCS and plant systems.

The role requires a Second Class Power Engineering Certificate (or progress toward it), strong safety awareness, and 5+ years of plant experience in hydrogen or related

Qualifications

• Second Class Power Engineering Certificate; or Third Class Power Engineering Certificate with progress toward obtaining Second Class certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid authorization to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Control and monitor continuous hydrogen production processes.
• Operate plant systems including steam systems, compressors, rotating equipment, and DCS systems.
• Perform field readings, inspections, water testing, and operational rounds.
• Support plant turnarounds and outage activities.
• Prepare and maintain operating procedures, MOC documentation, and audit documentation.
• Monitor contractor activities and ensure compliance with site requirements.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout procedures and issue Safe Work Permits.
• Participate in safety committees, meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with maintenance and technical support teams.

Job description

At Air Products, we reimagine what's possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together - where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter - we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities.

Reimagine What's Possible

Operations Technician (2nd Class Power Engineer)

The Operation Technician reports to the Chief Power Engineer/Site Supervisor and is responsible for safely operating, monitoring, and optimizing hydrogen production processes at the Scotford (Fort Saskatchewan) facility. The role supports the reliable operation of highly automated hydrogen production assets, including steam systems, compressors, rotating equipment, and distributed control systems (DCS). The incumbent works closely with Maintenance, Instrumentation, and Electrical teams to maintain safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations.

What’s In It for You:

• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)
• Paid Vacation and holidays
• Life Insurance (Basic Life - Paid for by Air Products) & Optional Life Insurance plans Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP) at 4% of base pay
• Company matched RRSP plan
• Healthcare Spending Account

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Control and monitor continuous hydrogen production processes.
• Operate plant systems including steam systems, compressors, rotating equipment, and DCS systems.
• Perform field readings, inspections, water testing, and operational rounds.
• Support plant turnarounds and outage activities.
• Prepare and maintain operating procedures, MOC documentation, and audit documentation.
• Monitor contractor activities and ensure compliance with site requirements.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout procedures and issue Safe Work Permits.
• Participate in safety committees, meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with maintenance and technical support teams.

Decision Making Authority and Problem Solving:

• Prioritizes operational activities to maintain safe and reliable production.
• Responds to process upsets and abnormal conditions using established procedures.
• Coordinates with maintenance and technical teams regarding equipment performance and reliability concerns.
• Applies operating procedures, technical knowledge, and site standards to support plant performance.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work 12-hour rotating day and night shifts.
• Must be able to wear required PPE.
• Must be capable of working in industrial operating environments and varying weather conditions.
• Must be able to perform field inspections and equipment rounds.

Minimum Qualification:

• Second Class Power Engineering Certificate; or Third Class Power Engineering Certificate with progress toward obtaining Second Class certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid authorization to work in Canada.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of plant operations experience.
• Experience in industrial process operations, hydrogen, refining, petrochemical, utilities, or related industries preferred.
• Experience working in safety-sensitive industrial environments.

Job Specific Skills:

• Mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of DCS operations and process equipment.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• SAP knowledge preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Competencies:

• Exceptional safety awareness.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Problem solving and decision making.
• Communication skills.
• Initiative and accountability.
• Attention to detail.
• Continuous learning mindset.

Safety Sensitive Position Requirement:

This position is designated as Safety Sensitive. The successful candidate must comply with Air Products Alcohol and Drug Policy requirements, including pre-employment testing and other testing permitted by legislation and company policy

Founded in 1940, Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together, we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine what's possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers, our communities, and the world.

Air Products offers a competitive salary, extensive health benefits package, company paid pension and company matched RRSP plans.

We strive to be inclusive of the diversity of our employees, invest in their de