Power Engineer Summer Student

Bunge; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agribusiness solutions provider in Hamilton is seeking a temporary position for summer 2026. This role involves managing boiler operations, ensuring water treatment, and maintaining emergency systems. Candidates must hold a Fourth Class Power Engineer Certificate and have experience with steam operations. The ideal candidate will uphold safety and food quality standards. Enjoy a collaborative environment and contribute to the mission of providing safe food and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification of Fourth Class Power (Operating) Engineers Certificate required.
• Completed Third-Class Power Engineers exams, needing one month steam time for Third Class certification.
• Third year students needing steam time towards their Second Class will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain boiler operation including water treatment and diesel generators.
• Administer first aid for personnel on site.
• Answer phone for after-hours communications and emergencies.

Skills

Fourth Class Power (Operating) Engineers Certificate

Third Class Power Engineers exams

Steam time experience

Job description

City: Hamilton State: Ontario (CA-ON) Country: Canada (CA) Requisition Number: 42847

Position Details

This is a temporary position for summer 2026.

Schedule: Normal hours of work will be 8‑hour day shift Monday to Friday when on maintenance and 12‑hour day shift when training for Shift Engineer. When covering vacations, you will work 12‑hour shifts including days and nights.

A Day in Life

The position requires a conscientious person in the areas of operational procedures, quality control & testing, good manufacturing practices (GMP), reporting, safety, personal appearance, cleanliness & housekeeping.

What You’ll Be Doing

The area of responsibility includes the boiler operation which includes:

• Water treatment
• Three water tube boilers & two coil tube boilers c/w economizers
• Three diesel generators, 2.25 MW each
• Steam distribution systems and condensate collection systems
• The compressed air system which includes air compressors, air dryers and receivers
• All fire protection systems including the main plant fire panels, north property fire panel, the diesel fire pump house and all sprinkler standpipes as well as the emergency generator system
• In addition, this position is responsible for administering first aid for all personnel on site
• This position is also responsible for answering their phone for after‑hours communications and emergency purposes

Skills/Experience Requirements

• This position requires minimum Fourth Class Power (Operating) Engineers Certificate
• Completed and passed Third‑Class Power Engineers exams and just require approximate one month steam time needed to obtain their Third Class certificate
• Third year students requiring steam time towards their Second class will be considered

Commitment to supply safe food, maintain a food safety culture within the site, continually improve the site's food safety management system; and comply with customer and regulatory requirements.

Bunge is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultivating a diverse culture. If you require accommodations due to a disability or other protected characteristic during the recruitment process, please contact us by sending an email to [e-mail].

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~37,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant‑based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Values

• We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
• We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
• We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day — people who are #ProudtoBeBunge