Plant Operator - 4th Class Power Engineer

Canfor; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Disability insurance

Pension

Extended medical insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Canfor Green Energy in Grande Prairie, AB, is seeking a Plant Operator, 4th Class Power Engineer, to maintain safe and efficient operation of plant equipment. The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving and reliability.

Responsibilities include safety, operating heavy equipment, feeding plant status to the Shift Engineer, performing rounds and water tests, and contributing to improvements. A 3rd class ticket is a possible path.

Qualifications

• Must hold 4th or 3rd Class Power Engineer certification.
• Mechanical aptitude with experience in solid fuel firing is an asset.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of the plant and personnel.
• Operate plant equipment in the field for optimal performance.
• Provide accurate plant status updates to the Shift Engineer and identify issues promptly.
• Perform regular plant rounds and inspections.
• Identify and suggest improvements on a shift-to-shift basis.
• Monitor issues and status throughout the shift.
• Complete rounds using established check sheets for inspection.
• Conduct water tests each shift and enter results into the online database.
• Perform lockouts on required equipment.

Skills

4th Class Power Engineer

3rd Class Power Engineer

Mechanical aptitude

Maintenance experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Heavy equipment operations

Job description

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Plant Operator - 4th Class Power Engineer

Posting ID: 29807

Position Type: Regular

City: Grande Prairie,AB, Canada

Location: Canfor Green Energy

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Plant Operator, 4th Class Power Engineer to join our team at the Grande Prairie, AB, Green Energy Plant. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the safe and efficient operation of the plant equipment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands‑on challenges and is looking to grow their career in a dynamic and innovative environment.

As a Plant Operator, your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring the safety of the plant and personnel
• Operating plant equipment in the field for optimal performance
• Keeping the Shift Engineer informed with accurate plant status updates and promptly identifying issues
• Performing regular plant tours and inspections
• Identifying and suggesting improvements on a shift-to-shift basis
• Participating in balancing shift priorities
• Monitoring issues and status throughout the shift
• Completing rounds using established check sheets for inspection
• Conducting water tests each shift and entering results into the online database
• Performing lockouts on required equipment
• Demonstrating motivation to obtain a 3rd Class Power Engineering Ticket
• Supporting business areas and systems with a focus on reliability and safety

For this role, you come equipped with:

• 4th or 3rd Class Power Engineer certification
• Mechanical aptitude with solid fuel firing experience (an asset)
• Maintenance experience (an asset)
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Previous experience in heavy equipment operations (an asset)

What’s in it for you?

At Canfor, we are innovators dedicated to making a difference. Our people-focused approach prioritizes our employees' safety, well‑being, and growth because they are critical to the success of our company.

• competitive compensation
• disability insurance
• pension
• extended medical insurance
• paid time off

It's time to grow your career-what are you waiting for? If you are a 4th or 3rd Class Power Engineer with a can-do attitude, superior troubleshooting skills, and a background in heavy industry and construction, we invite you to make a difference and build your career with Canfor Green Energy in Grande Prairie! Join us in our commitment to safety and sustainability.

We believe that inclusion and diversity are essential to driving productivity, creativity, innovation, and maintaining a competitive edge. Our recruitment process is designed to be fair and equitable, focusing on qualifications and experience.

We appreciate all candidates' interest, but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, and criminal record checks, depending on the role and location.

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