Power Plant Engineer

Job Information:

Job Title: Power Plant Engineer

Job Requisition : 85611

Ministry: Infrastructure

Location: Red Deer, AB

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Classification: Trade Power Plant Engineer 4th Class

Salary: $2,582.91 to $2,671.62 bi-weekly ($67,413 - $69,729/year)

• Low pressure water tube boilers, Fire tube Boilers and Hot water Boilers.
• Glycol Chiller and AC units.
• Diesel engine operated emergency power generators.
• Natural gas fired plant, heat exchangers and air handling units.
• Water softeners Dealkalizer, water treatment area.

• Operate and maintain heating and cooling plant components and other mechanical and auxiliary equipment in accordance with established policies, guidelines, and standards.
• Perform routine maintenance of boilers and other mechanical and auxiliary equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on mechanical and auxiliary equipment.
• Provide administrative and other services in support of facility operations and maintenance.
• Conduct building maintenance on multiple buildings on site.

• Systems Thinking – observe and understand the larger impact of your role.
• Creative Problem Solving – identify analytical techniques and sources of knowledge to break apart complex problems.
• Drive for Results – actively set goals and remain open to advice on reaching them.
• Build Collaborative Environments – promote positive conflict resolution by identifying issues and facilitating discussion.

Required

• Fourth Class Power Engineer’s Certificate

Equivalency

Related experience or education (e.g., related diploma) may be considered as an equivalency on a one‑for‑one basis.

Assets

• Operations and maintenance procedures for heating and cooling systems and related auxiliary equipment.
• Building mechanical maintenance practices and approaches.
• Safe operation and maintenance of relevant tools and test equipment.
• Relevant provisions of legislation, regulations, directives, policies, and codes.
• Relevant information, building management control, and maintenance management systems and business productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, Internet).

This is a permanent, full‑time role with a standard 40‑hour work week, Monday to Friday, scheduled weekend checks and after‑hours call outs.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC).

• Alberta Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP).
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information.
• Professional learning and development.
• Positive workplace culture and work‑life balance.