Power Engineer 3rd

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Calgary is seeking an experienced 3rd Class Power Engineer to join the FMC Plant Operation team at Foothills Medical Centre. You will monitor, regulate and maintain high‑pressure boilers and related systems under ABSA standards.

The role requires 3–5 years in operation and maintenance of power boilers, with a 3rd Class certificate; safety training and a diploma are preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of 3rd Class Power Engineering Certificate.
• Minimum of 3–5 years broad experience in operation and maintenance of power boilers, steam turbines and related systems.
• Power Engineering Diploma preferred; safety training certificates (fall protection, asbestos safety, electrical safety) advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, adjust and regulate high‑pressure power boilers and allied systems.
• Service, repair and inspect plant equipment and building systems.
• Maintain operation logs and recordings; ensure ABSA compliance.

Education

3rd Class Power Engineering Certificate

Power Engineering Diploma

Job description

Due to an expansion of the Foothills Medical Center power plant, the FMC plant operations department is seeking an experienced 3rd class power engineer to join their team. Under direction of the plant manager and under the general supervision of a 2nd class power engineer, this position monitors, controls and assists in the regulation of a first-class power plant and related systems utilizing initiative and judgment in accordance with regulatory bodies (ABSA) and legislative requirements and limitations, policies and procedures.Representative duties include monitoring, adjusting and regulating high pressure power boilers and allied systems related to the production and distribution of power, water, air and heat; checking, servicing and performing repairs on plant equipment; maintaining operational logs, recording readings.

Description:

As a Power Engineer 3rd Class, you will be responsible for performing repairs and inspections on a variety of building equipment and mechanical systems in accordance with AHS and Alberta Boiler Safety Association (ABSA) standards and practices.You will perform maintenance work on power plant and building equipment as well as mechanical systems. In addition, you will operate and maintain the plant in a safe and efficient manner according to ABSA regulations and perform emergency maintenance on building related systems and equipment.

• Transition Company: Health Shared Services
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: FMC Plant Operation
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 29-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 09-OCT-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2, 5
• Shifts per cycle: 10, 18
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $41.17
• Maximum Salary: $44.59
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Transition Company: Health Shared Services
• Classification: Power Engineer 3rd (2088)
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: FMC Plant Operation
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 29-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 09-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 8, 12
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2, 5
• Shifts per cycle: 10, 18
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $41.17
• Maximum Salary: $44.59
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of 3rd Class Power Engineering Certificate.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 to 5 years broad experience in operation and maintenance of power boilers (producing superheated steam), steam turbines, generators, electrical switchgear, cooling towers, chillers, steam and heating systems and associated automated control systems with preference given to candidate with previous power generation experience.Under supervision of the shift engineer, incumbent is to use good judgement in solving technical problems arising in day-to-day operations.Knowledge of General Safety Service Act relating to Plant Operations and associated regulations.Writing reports as well as logbook entries.Basic computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Power Engineering Diploma.Safety training and certificates such as fall protection, confined space, asbestos safety, electrical safety training.Working knowledge of maintenance management software, more specifically E-facilities.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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Calgary Zone, Calgary, Foothills Medical Centre

Calgary Zone, Calgary, Foothills Medical Centre