Company Overview
Are you a qualified 3rd Class Power Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to showcase your talent and be a part of a dynamic team? Look no further! Acadian Seaplants Limited is looking for a 3rd Class Power Engineer to work out of our Cornwallis Park, Nova Scotia production facility.
- Job Title: 3rd Class Power Engineer
- Location: Cornwallis Park, NS
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Competitive Pay and Benefits
- Career Growth Opportunities
Do you want to work for a company with engaged and passionate employees who lean in everyday? Now, imagine working for a company where you can positively impact the health and growth of all living things while protecting the environment. That’s what the employees of Acadian Seaplants are proud to do each and every day. For more than 20 consecutive years, Acadian Seaplants Limited has secured the designation as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies!
Acadian Seaplants Limited (‘ASL’) is a fully integrated bio-tech manufacturer of premium seaweed products for plants, animals, and people. For over 40 years, we have demonstrated our commitment to science, sustainability, community and high-quality results for customers through our practices and approach to harvesting, managing, and cultivating marine resources. Our eco-friendly and eco-efficient products are exported to over 80 countries around the world, delivering excellence in every product. For more information, visit www.acadianseaplants.com.
Acadian Seaplants employs 470+ people in 20+ countries and manages five processing facilities in Atlantic Canada, Ireland and Scotland. Sustainably harvested wild and custom cultivated seaweeds are processed into technical products for global horticultural/agricultural, animal feed, health & beauty and food service industries.
Our innovative culture begins with our people who play a key role in delivering our core values of Safety, Teamwork and Value Creation! At ASL, compensation is more than just about salary. It includes benefits, performance, and recognition, as well as career opportunities and professional development. We promote a culture where people feel engaged!
Summary
Reporting to the Chief Power Engineer, the Power Engineer performs a variety of tasks to ensure the safe, efficient and continuous operation of the boilers and all related equipment at the Deveau Center, a third-class plant operating within the manufacturing facility. It also means monitoring air compressors, cooling tower, building mechanical systems, operation of production equipment as well as related equipment in the Maintenance Shop.
Responsibilities
- Perform regular boiler operation and preventative maintenance duties
- Maintain, monitor, test and repair boilers, air compressors, and cooling tower
- Maintain performance, quality and safety documentation
- Improve plant efficiency via monitoring and adjusting operations
- Troubleshoot and corrective actions for mechanical breakdowns
- Document all daily activities in the Power Engineers Log Book
- Comply with all applicable provincial and federal standards and regulations
- Support vision and policies on Health & Safety, Corporate Culture and Environmental Management
Qualifications
- Grade 12 or Community College with a strong aptitude for both math and sciences
- Third Class Power Engineers Certification and related experience, preferably in a manufacturing context
- Operational knowledge of multi-fuel boilers would be an asset
- Positive and proactive team player who is capable to work with little or no supervision
- Works calmly under pressure and adapts to tight time constraints
- ·ery good troubleshooting skills and excellent mechanical aptitude and skills
Hours of Work
- Must be willing and able to work rotating 12.5 or 12-hour shifts, both day and night for a 24/7/365 operation
- Overtime may be required
Note
Employment is dependent on a satisfactory Criminal & Background Record Check.
How to Apply: Join us at Acadian Seaplants and be part of a passionate team dedicated to sustainable innovation. If you’re ready to make an impact with your expertise, we look forward to your application—let’s grow together!
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $32.00-$35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cornwallis Park, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Third Class Power Engineers Certification (required)
Work Location: In person
