Plant Mechanical Engineer

AltaSteel Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AltaSteel Inc. in Edmonton is seeking a Plant Mechanical Engineer to support maintenance and operations in a heavy industrial setting. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will provide mechanical engineering guidance, oversee projects, and help keep equipment reliable.

The role requires a degree in mechanical engineering, P.Eng with APEGA, and at least five years of experience. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery of maintenance

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an APEGA recognized institution.
• P. Eng Designation registered with APEGA.
• 5 years of Mechanical Engineering experience.
• Experience in a heavy industrial environment preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects to timeline and budget.
• Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated safety responsibility.
• Demonstrated leadership and problem‑solving skills.
• Commitment to meeting customer goals.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and uphold AltaSteel’s safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, quality, and operational standards.
• Provide mechanical engineering support to plant operations.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and propose cost-effective solutions.
• Identify, develop, and oversee maintenance and reliability projects.
• Prepare scopes, specifications, drawings, and cost estimates.
• Support equipment repairs, modifications, installations, and commissioning.
• Supervise employees, consultants, vendors, and contractors as needed.
• Ensure projects meet safety, quality, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance to improve reliability.
• Review performance and failure history for improvements.
• Recommend safe work practices and engineering controls.
• Conduct risk assessments and manage identified risks.
• Ensure plant modifications comply with legislation and standards.
• Communicate findings and process changes to teams.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Safety, and others.
• Provide guidance during planned shutdowns and outages.
• Maintain accurate engineering records and documentation.

Skills

Interpersonal & communication skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Safety orientation

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree (APEGA)

P. Eng designation with APEGA

Job description

AltaSteel is seeking a self-motivated and experienced Plant Mechanical Engineer to join our Maintenance team. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the successful candidate will provide mechanical engineering support to plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and responsibly while demonstrating a strong commitment to AltaSteel’s safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, environmental, quality, and operational standards.
• Provide mechanical engineering support to plant and operating areas.
• Assist with troubleshooting plant equipment failures and recommend practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Identify, develop, and oversee maintenance, and reliability projects.
• Prepare engineering scopes, specifications, drawings, technical documentation, and project cost estimates.
• Provide technical support for equipment repairs, modifications, installations, and commissioning.
• Supervise and direct employees, consultants, vendors, and contractors as required.
• Ensure projects and maintenance activities meet safety, quality, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Support preventative and predictive maintenance initiatives to improve equipment reliability and plant performance.
• Review equipment performance and failure history to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Provide recommendations regarding safe work practices and engineering controls.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure identified risks are appropriately managed before work begins.
• Ensure plant modifications and engineering solutions comply with applicable legislation, codes, standards, and engineering practices.
• Communicate technical findings, lessons learned, and process or equipment changes to affected teams.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Safety, and other departments to support plant objectives.
• Provide technical guidance and support during planned shutdowns and unplanned equipment outages.
• Maintain accurate engineering records and documentation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an APEGA recognized institution
• P. Eng Designation registered with APEGA
• 5 years of Mechanical Engineering experience
• Experience working in a heavy industrial environment is preferred
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to manage a number of projects and priorities to a timeline and budget, while realizing project benefits
• Eager to learn and take on new challenges
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated responsible attitude towards safety
• Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills
• Continually strive to meet our customer goals