Power Engineer

Green First Forest Products is seeking a Power Engineer (2nd & 3rd Class) for their Chapleau, ON location. The role involves supporting Cogeneration Operations, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates must have at least a 4th Class Power Engineer Certification and be committed to environmental sustainability. The position requires monitoring various systems and performing operational tasks in a potentially hazardous environment.
Position: Power Engineer (2nd & 3rd Class)
Location: Chapleau, ON

The activity of GreenFirst Forest Products is rooted in the forest! For us, well-managed forests really make sense for our business, our communities, and the environment. We have a deep connection to Canada’s forest lands and sustainability. If this commitment to the environment and Canada’s forests resonates with you, come join our team.

GreenFirst is looking for a Power Engineer to support the Cogeneration Operation and assist the Shift Engineer with the operation of the plant’s systems for the production of steam and power.

Commitment:
• Live up to GreenFirst’s values, principles, and guidelines.
• Bring an open and cooperative attitude to your job, contributing to our positive work environment.
• Comply with all health, safety, and environmental standards, as well as applicable regulations and laws.

Responsibilities:
• Maintain shift log entries during each shift to ensure full awareness of any outstanding issues that may require special attention during the shift.
• Support the operation of steam, condensate, water treatment, wastewater, boiler chemistry systems, and boiler safety equipment.
• Monitor equipment (pumps, conveyors, motors) on all levels of the Steam Plant, while ensuring equipment maintenance i.e.: greasing when needed.
• Ability to operate: fuel handling loader and Diesel Boiler
• Record operational problems in the Operator’s logbook.
• Ability to operate fuel biomass and ash-handling equipment.
• Understand compressed air/ cooling/ utility/ fire water systems.
• Comfortable working in confined spaces and working at heights.
• Support and assist with any other duties as assigned.
• Understands/ performs start-up/ shut down, drain, and lock-out of Cogeneration equipment and systems.

Requirements:
• Minimum valid 4th Class Power Engineer Certification with a commitment to attain 3rd/ 2nd Class Certification.
• Requires considerable sensory attention and Regulatory Responsibility.
• Requires excellent mathematical skills, verbal communication skills, and mental reasoning skills.
• Wear appropriate PPE as required to work in hot, dirty, and chemically hazardous environments.

Please send your resume and cover letter to: careers@greenfirst.ca
Please include the job title in the subject line of your email

We thank all who apply but will only be contacting those selected for an interview.

GreenFirst Forest Products is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application. GreenFirst Forest Products is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

About Green First Forest Products:

GreenFirst Forest Products is welcoming candidates to employment who share our same values towards environmentally sustainable forest management and lumber production. GreenFirst recognizes that people are the foundation of our business and that working hand-in-hand, both within our operations and with stakeholders, is key to the success of the Company.