Project Engineer – Coaldale

Coaldale Chamber of Commerce; Coaldale; Hybrid; CAD 82,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement savings benefits

Paid leave and holidays

Volunteer time

Job summary

McCain Foods in Coaldale, Alberta, is seeking an accountable and experienced Project Engineer to lead engineering and technical disciplines from conception through completion, with on-site work and occasional travel. You will schedule, plan, forecast, and manage all technical activities, oversee plant upgrades, and ensure GMP compliance in a regulated manufacturing environment.

This salary position runs Monday to Friday, 8.5 hours daily, with breaks and potential overtime during plant shutdowns;

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering required.
• P.Eng. or EIT preferred; licensure pursued encouraged.
• Experience in a processing facility required.
• Proven working experience in capital projects and maintenance reliability.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal English communication skills essential.
• Experience using AutoCAD, SAP, Excel and MS Projects is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor the assigned engineering projects.
• Monitor compliance to applicable codes, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications.
• Interact daily with clients to interpret their needs and represent them in the field.
• Perform overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, plans, personnel performance) and report status.
• Cooperate with project manager and other participants to provide technical support.
• Review engineering deliverables and initiate corrective actions.

Skills

Capital projects

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) or Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

APEG Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Engineer in Training (EIT) registration preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Projects

Job description

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Position Type:Regular – Full-Time

Grade:Grade 05

Requisition ID:43831

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences – together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.

About the role.

We are looking for an accountable and experienced Project Engineer to join our team in Coaldale, Alberta. As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for all engineering and technical disciplines within your projects. You will schedule, plan, forecast, resource and manage all the technical activities aiming at assuring project accuracy and quality from conception to completion. The main purpose of a project engineer is to complete engineering and construction projects by planning, organizing and controlling all elements of the project. You will supervise all development and implementation of a project and oversee facility upgrades. This is a salary position, working Monday-Friday, 8.5 hours a day with two paid breaks and one unpaid 30-minute lunch. Additional hours may be required based on project demands.

What you’ll be doing.

• On-site Requirement – Must perform duties onsite. Some travel may be required.
• Prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor the assigned engineering projects
• Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications
• Interact daily with the clients to interpret their needs and requirements and represent them in the field
• Perform overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, plans, personnel’s performance) and report regularly on project status
• Cooperate and communicate effectively with project manager and other project participants to provide assistance and technical support
• Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions.
• Review project plans and proposals, then work with management to develop project objectives. Identify project responsibilities by determining the phases and elements of the project. Calculate time frames and sequences the stages of the project.
• Prepare and distribute a description and timeline of the project.
• Study product design, customer requirements performance standards, then determines project specifications. Present cost estimates and performance standards. Conduct tests assuring safe and satisfactory product performance.
• Review contractor bids; interview and assign personnel to specific phases and elements of the project.
• Through project coordination meetings and other forms of communication, oversees and coordinates the technical aspects of the project.
• Prepare status reports and regularly monitors budgets, contractors and schedules. Allocate project resources appropriately; approve expenditures; employee contractor contracts. Keep an accurate record and electronic data base of all elements of the projects.
• Present procedures, rules and regulations to those involved in the project; maintains a safe, clean and productive environment through enforcing procedures. Maintains project integrity and reputation through compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Ensures plant emergency action and crisis management plan is up to date and that the management team is prepared to respond to emergencies. Annually develops and conducts periodic crisis drill simulations.
• Assemble and manage a Project Team during annual plant shutdowns.
• Be willing to work long hours during the annual plant shutdown, dependant on project needs.
• Manage a 5-year capital plan and subsequent annual capital budget.
• Initiate and facilitate management of change processes.

This position is based in a regulated manufacturing environment and requires strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Employees must consistently follow all GMP, safety, and hygiene requirements, including restrictions on jewelry, personal items, and attire while on the production floor. Compliance with these standards is an essential duty of the role to ensure product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

What you’ll need to be successful.

• Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) or Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Registration with APEGA as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Engineer in Training (EIT) is preferred; candidates actively pursuing P.Eng. licensure are encouraged to apply.
• Prior experience in a processing facility is required.
• Proven working experience in capital projects and/or maintenance reliability.
• Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills, along with excellent verbal and written English communication skills are essential.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Projects, AUTOCAD, and SAP considered an asset.

About the team.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Project Engineer will plan, forecast, resource and manage all the technical activities aiming at assuring project accuracy and quality from conception to completion. This individual will work across functions and needs to be able to work with a team and independently.

About McCain.

Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters.

At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

The McCain experience.

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.

Compensation Package

Compensation Package: $81,600.00 – $108,900.00. CAD annually + Bonus Eligibility

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Benefits:

At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level, location, and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process.

Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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