Job Description

Your Opportunity:
The Foothills Medical Center is seeking an experienced 3rd class power engineer to join their operation team. The position monitors, controls and assists in the regulation of a first-class power plant including building management and fire life safety systems such as backup generation. The successful candidate will report to the Powerplant Chief and Manager and work in accordance with Alberta Health Services, AHS, and regulatory bodies (ABSA) and legislative requirements, policies and procedures. The position will have the opportunity to work at other buildings/sites should the need arise.
Description:
As a Power Engineer 3rd Class, you will be responsible for performing repairs and inspections on a variety of building equipment and mechanical systems in accordance with AHS and Alberta Boiler Safety Association (ABSA) standards and practices. You will perform maintenance work on power plant and building equipment as well as mechanical systems. In addition, you will operate and maintain the plant in a safe and efficient manner according to ABSA regulations and perform emergency maintenance on building related systems and equipment.

Classification:

Power Engineer 3rd (2088)

Union:

AUPE GSS

Unit and Program:

Plant Operations

Primary Location:

Foothills Medical Centre

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

1.00

Posting End Date:

04-NOV-2025

Employee Class:

Regular Full Time

Date Available:

01-DEC-2025

Hours per Shift:

12, 8

Length of Shift in weeks:

5

Shifts per cycle:

18

Shift Pattern:

Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends

Days Off:

As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary:

$37.68

Maximum Salary:

$40.81

Vehicle Requirement:

Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of 3rd Class Power Engineering Certificate.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years broad experience in operation and maintenance of power boilers (producing superheated steam), steam turbines, generators, electrical switchgear, cooling towers, chillers, steam and heating systems and associated automated control systems with preference given to candidate with previous power generation experience. Must be able to work independently, on roofs, in cold/snow and warm conditions and be able to lift 25Kg. Ability to use judgement in solving technical problems arising in day-to-day operations. Knowledge of Safety, Pressure and Power Engineer Act relating to Plant Operations and associated regulations. Must be able to communicate clearly verbally and written, produce reports and maintain plant logbook entries. Must have excellent computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Power Engineering Diploma. Safety training and certificates such as fall protection, confined space, asbestos safety, electrical safety training. Previous experience using maintenance management software will be given preference, specifically Oracle E-facilities. Preference will be given to experience with control software such as JCI Metasys, ABB, Fireworks and TTI.