Plant Engineer

Opportunity Summary

The Cascade Power Project is a cutting‑edge 900‑megawatt combined‑cycle power generation facility situated in Yellowhead County, just 12 kilometers southwest of Edson, Alberta. Powered by natural gas and equipped with two Siemens SCC6‑8000H Power Trains, the plant boasts modern and highly efficient industrial turbines. Set to commence operations in early 2024, this facility represents a significant stride towards sustainable and technologically advanced energy production in the region.

The Plant Engineer implements, coordinates, and performs plant environmental duties to ensure facility compliance with all facility environmental regulations, permit conditions, policies, procedures and ensures environmental sustainability. Additionally, they are responsible for plant engineering, providing operations & maintenance support, equipment reliability, efficiency monitoring and project management. The Plant Engineer is an integral part of the site leadership team and maintains effective relationships with plant management, employees, regulators, corporate employees, and other stakeholders.

They serve as a resource for plant personnel to assist in the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of the facility.

• Promote innovation with Operations and Maintenance, ensuring optimal facility efficiency and performance.
• Collaborate with external engineering firms to discuss field changes and engage with manufacturer representatives, service personnel, and vendors to discuss modifications or new equipment, resolve issues, and exchange information.
• Track and assess overall plant performance and make recommendations for operational improvements aimed at enhancing efficiency, capacity, and cost reduction.
• Develop, communicate, and implement work practices and procedures to maintain up‑to‑date site drawings and documentation management.
• Assist in investigating plant issues, incidents, accidents, and unusual events, providing analyses, recommendations, reports, and appropriate follow‑up plans.
• Administer the Management of Change (MOC) program and ensure high‑quality documentation.
• Manage capital improvement projects to meet budgetary guidelines and contractual guarantees.

• Execute and support the implementation of compliance requirements and support functions for plant operations and maintenance.
• Oversee plant environmental emissions performance, monitoring, and reporting, ensuring adherence to environmental sampling and reporting requirements.
• Conduct routine site inspections to maintain housekeeping standards, identify potential hazards, and engage in one‑on‑one discussions with workers regarding workplace concerns and opportunities.
• Encourage safety awareness and actively promote NAES Safe requirements.
• Provide guidance and oversight for daily operations, ensuring compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
• Serve as the focal point for engineering support related to PEIMS, ABSA, and applicable codes related to new equipment, repairs, and alterations, and act as the primary coordinator ensuring appropriate disciplines and integrity inspections are conducted and compliance with codes is maintained.
• Ensure that all plant process systems strictly adhere to applicable laws and regulations.
• Prepare essential reports as required for the Owner and submit them to the appropriate owner representative.
• Support the Owner in liaising with local environmental regulators, including preparing for inspections, responding to information requests, facilitating permit modifications and renewals, and preparing routine compliance reports and communications.
• Act as the primary contact point for meetings with regulators during compliance visits.
• Monitor plant operations to ensure compliance with local, provincial, and federal regulations and applicable codes related to pressure equipment, environmental requirements, and other regulatory obligations.
• Recommend necessary technical corrective actions and improvements when needed.
• Manage the coordination of waste shipments to…