Engineer 3rd Class

Summary of Position:

Reporting to the Chief Power Engineer, the Energy Operator will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and cost effective operation of the energy area

Duties and responsibilities include working closely with a highly qualified team of energy operators, maintaining maximum uptime, maintaining open communications with production personnel, and active participation in the operation’s efforts towards safety, continuous innovation and process improvements initiatives.

3rd Class Power Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Daily rounds noting temperature, pressures and flow for thermal oil and steam systems
• Maintain two high-pressure steam generators
• Monitor and test boiler water and make necessary adjustments
• Be an active participant in thermal oil safety upgrades and ABSA compliance
• Process monitoring in the strand and fines collection systems
• Responsible for thermal oil shut down/start up/ upset conditions
• Safe and consistent floor operation of three hog fired furnaces and back up gas burners
• Operate HMI and controls system
• Troubleshoot process and power plant related problems
• Lock out / Tag out for all energy systems
• Be able to read and analyze trending information

Our ideal candidate would have:

• Third class power engineering ticket
• Strong commitment to safety and to the success of the operation
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in OSB operations or thermal oil energy systems would be a definite asset.
• Applicants must be willing to relocate.

Our highly competitive compensation package includes:

• Competitive base salary with annual bonus opportunity
• Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, pension, life insurance, disability, accident insurance, vacation, and holidays

Location Summary:

• High Level is the hub of Mackenzie County in northwestern Alberta.
• Check out area businesses, activities, wildlife, etc. at MackenzieFrontier.com

About West Fraser:

West Fraser is a leading forest products company. We are listed on the TSX, NYSE, and recognized for the eighth time, as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers. Our goals are straightforward - leadership through safety, profit, responsibility in communities, excellence in people and strength in products.

West Fraser Timber has over 60 locations across Canada, the United States, and Europe.

We believe strongly in promoting from within and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company. West Fraser offers an excellent compensation package including a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and an outstanding pension plan.

West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin or any other protected legal characteristic.

Apply now at www.westfraser.com/jobs and discover more about our current opportunities!

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Leadership through safety, profit, responsibility in communities, excellence in people and strength in products.