Power Engineer 3rd Class

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Alberta is looking for an experienced 3rd Class Power Engineer to join the team at the Foothills Medical Center. The role involves monitoring and maintaining high-pressure power boilers and related systems in compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates should have a 3rd Class Power Engineering Certificate and 3-5 years of hands-on experience in power plant operations. This position offers a competitive salary and is suitable for those looking to contribute to essential services in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of a 3rd Class Power Engineering Certificate is required.
• 3-5 years of experience in operation and maintenance of power boilers and related systems.
• Knowledge of safety regulations related to plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and regulate power plant operations.
• Perform inspections and repairs on mechanical systems.
• Ensure compliance with ABSA regulations.

Skills

Operation of power boilers

Maintenance of mechanical systems

Problem-solving skills

Basic computer skills

Education

3rd Class Power Engineering Certificate

Power Engineering Diploma

Tools

Maintenance management software (E-facilities)

Job description

Your Opportunity

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.

Power Engineer 3rd Class – Responsibilities

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
• Classification: Power Engineer 3rd (2088)
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Plant Operation
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 11-FEB-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 21-FEB-2026
• Temporary End Date: 28-DEC-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: $37.68
• Maximum Salary: $40.81
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Qualifications

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.