A little about Capital Power

Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is dedicated to Powering Change by Changing Power. This north star guides our ambitions, focus, and actions as we transform our energy system. We're a growth-oriented North American energy company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. Our team safely delivers, builds, and creates balanced energy solutions for customers across North America.

Our people are at the core of our journey to deliver reliable, affordable, and lower-carbon power solutions. We provide purpose-driven work in a safe and inclusive environment, and we live by our North Star. With us, your contributions matter – we want you to be empowered to innovate, collaborate, and ultimately drive results. We're here to partner with you so you can learn, grow, and forge a career that's meaningful to you. Join us in powering North America!

Your Opportunity

One Permanent Full Time Position.   

Are you looking for a work environment where collaboration and inventiveness is fostered as we move forward together?  Then Capital Power’s Frederickson plant is the place for you!

This position is more than just daily engineering.  You will also help power your little corner of the world!  Furthermore, you’ll have the opportunity to work on innovative and complex projects.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, our Plant Engineer will apply their technical expertise to support the plant’s operation while partnering with multifunctional teams.  The position will also aim to optimize the plant’s performance and longevity.

You will contribute to our team by:

• Monitoring Plant performance and heat balance for continual output and efficiency improvements.

• Reviewing, understanding, applying, and developing internal engineering guidelines, procedures, and standards at the site level in coordination with corporate Engineering teams as required.

• Contributing to project planning and execution through all phases including front end input as well as post implementation support.

• Working collaboratively with corporate Engineering team members and building strong relationships with other work groups to integrate sound Asset Engineering practices into both the day-to-day and long-term efforts of Capital Power.

• Acting as site NERC Compliance Officer, to include reporting and interfacing with the Capital Power Compliance Team as well as external stakeholders.

• Owning the Management of Change program at the site level.

• Providing O&M feedback to the engineering group to advance the creation of effective solutions to facility issues.

• Evaluating the economic benefits of proposed technical solutions and providing recommendations of alternate solutions.

• Recommending and implementing safe and effective engineering solutions relating to plant emissions, control systems, equipment failure, equipment optimization, etc.

• Obtain Out-Plant Operator qualification for this plant

• Improving technical and management skillset through formal and informal training opportunities.

What you will bring to the role:

Education

• Completed Engineering Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Process or other closely related engineering fields.

Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum 4-years of experience practicing engineering, including a minimum of 2 years of dedicated engineering experience in an operating plant setting.  Experience equivalencies may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

• Advanced understanding of Pressure piping and vessel design, maintenance and compliance to codes and standards and/or Rotating equipment and related engineering/technical knowledge (vibration, lube, thermography).

• Thorough understanding of maintenance processes, methods, and techniques as they apply in an industrial setting, with a focus on power plants systems.

• Strong communication skills (written, spoken).

Working Conditions:

• Plant based.

Additional Details

• The pay range for this position is $108,000-$162,000 USD. Note: the specific salary will be determined based on the successful candidate’s qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

• This position is eligible for health care benefits, retirement benefits, paid time off, and annual bonus.

• As this is a safety sensitive position, clearance of a pre-employment drug test and adherence to the Fit for Duty program is required.

•  In order to be considered for this role you must be legally eligible to work in United States of America.

• The successful candidate for this position will undergo an education verification, reference checks and criminal record check.

• Capital Power employees that refer a successful candidate for this position are eligible for a $1000 Referral Reward!

• We believe that creating a culture that supports employee physical, mental, financial, and social wellbeing is critical to our success. That is why we provide flexible and affordable employee benefits, retirement savings, and paid time off programs. We also provide comprehensive onboarding, training, and programs supporting your career development.

• Depending on the posting requirements relocation assistance may be available.

How To Apply and Next Steps

Capital Power only accepts resumes via online application at www.capitalpower.com/careers. If you choose to submit your resume by any other means, we cannot guarantee that your application will be considered for vacancies.

Applicants with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation to complete their application can request accessible formats, communication support, or other accessibility assistance by contacting [email protected].

Capital Power is committed to providing a fair and transparent hiring process. We recognize and embrace the value of diversity and hire employees with the appropriate skills, experience and knowledge for each position.

Thank you for taking the time to apply and expressing interest in powering a sustainable future with Capital Power! We wish that we could personally respond to everyone who applies; however, it is our practice to contact only those individuals selected for interviews.