Power Engineer (2nd or 3rd Class)

West Fraser is a leading North American forest products company. Our goals are straightforward- leadership through profit, responsibility in communities, excellence in people and strength in products.
Our Hinton Division is seeking individuals with strong technical, leadership, planning, organization and interpersonal skills to fill the following position:

POWER ENGINEER (2ND OR 3RD CLASS)

Key responsibilities include:

  • Ensuring the Power & Recovery Crews are adequately trained for the proper performance of their duties and have a full understanding of their responsibilities.
  • Coordinating and managing the shift to shift quality, production, and maintenance efforts. Shift Engineers are expected to manage the shift production resources, interface with other departments, and trouble shoot any operational or quality difficulties.
  • Supervising shift crews in the application of approved procedures and policies within the Power & Recovery Operations.
  • Communicating with the Power & Recovery Area Maintenance to ensure that maintenance or repair work is identified and carried out properly.

The successful candidate must:

  • Possess a valid Alberta or Interprovincial 2nd Class Certificate; or possess a 3rd Class Certificate with proof you are actively working towards a 2nd Class Certificate.Have Supervisory experience in an industrial setting.
  • Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
  • Be highly organized with superior analytical skills.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work independently, and as part of a team.
  • Possess a desire to progress, learn and succeed.
  • Preference will be given to candidates with work experience in Kraft Operations; other industrial experience will be considered.

Our employees drive our success. We believe in providing opportunities for growth and advancement and are looking for someone who wants to build their career in our Company. Hinton Pulp offers a stable, rewarding career with competitive wages, an attractive benefits package, a defined pension plan, and relocation assistance.

We are located in Hinton, Alberta, 20 minutes east of Jasper National Park, and 2½ hours west of Edmonton. Hinton, set amidst the stunning scenery of the Alberta Rockies, is a modern community of 10,000 offering terrific lifestyles for individuals and families. Our region is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise, with exciting activities from skiing, snowmobiling, camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, and ATV trails. Hinton features a full-service acute care hospital, major retail and restaurant chains, community parks and pools, and educational institutions for pre-school through to post-secondary. To learn more, visit the Town of Hinton Web site: www.town.hinton.ab.ca

To explore these exciting opportunities submit your resume in confidence to Human Resources, Hinton Pulp, a Division of West Fraser Mills Ltd. via fax to (780) 865-8504; via e-mail to hinton_resumes@westfraser.com.

For more information on West Fraser and our current opportunities visit our website at: www.westfraser.com/jobs

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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