Job Status: Filled

3rd Class Power Engineer (Engineering)

Full Time

  West Fraser Timber Co Ltd

  Blue Ridge, Alberta, Canada

Listed on the TSX, West Fraser is a leading diversified North American forest products company. Recognized for the fifth time as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers and one of Canada's Best Employers for Recent Graduates, we continue to grow. Are you interested in working for a company that offers both a challenging work environment and a rewarding career path? Our Blue Ridge Lumber Division has an opportunity for a:

3rd Class Power Engineer

Responsibilities Include:

  • Providing leadership, direction and supervision to a shift crew
  • Maintaining a safe work environment
  • Ensuring consistent operation of the Thermal Plant, 2-55 million BTU furnaces burning hog fuel
  • Work towards achieving operating targets
  • Facilitating the reliable supply of services to the sawmill
  • Supervising operation of a wide variety of equipment including efficient Kiln Operation
  • Effective fuel management
  • Experience with Forklift, loader and other mobile equipment would be an asset.

Our Ideal Candidate will have:

  • Proven leadership skills and experience
  • A 3rd class Power engineering certificate
  • Industrial experience
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and team building skills
  • Demonstrated problem solving, troubleshooting and analytical skills
  • Desire to progress, learn, grow and succeed
  • Physical ability to work 12-hour shifts

West Fraser is currently looking for individuals who are interested in a full time long-term career. We offer an excellent compensation package including: a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and an outstanding pension plan. Our employees can expect a challenging, stable, safe work environment with career development opportunities.

Blue Ridge is located near the growing, family-friendly community of Whitecourt, Alberta, and a short one and half hour drive from Edmonton. The area offers excellent year round recreational activities. Our mill and forest operations form an integral part of the community, providing economic stability to employees and families that live in the Whitecourt, Mayerthorpe and Blue Ridge areas. To learn more visit: http://woodlands.ac.ca

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