4th Class Power Engineer Student (Indigenous Program …, Athabasca County No. 12

CLOSING DATE: Until filled JOB NUMBER: 2026-32 POSITION TYPE: Short-term, Non-Permanent (1 Years) LOCATION: Athabasca Area, Alberta Alberta Pacific Forest Industries Inc. (Al-Pac) is seeking a 4th Class Power Engineer Student (Indigenous Program) to work out of our mill site near Athabasca, AB. The successful candidate is responsible for the safe operation of the Chemical Recovery and Utility Plant. This role is also responsible for operating and maintaining equipment and machinery such as turbines, boilers, generators, stationary engines, and auxiliary equipment to generate electrical power, and to provide heat, light, refrigeration and other utility services for all Al-Pac buildings, equipment and work sites. This role also operates a recovery boiler, lime kiln, slaker, and causticizers that support the chemical recovery operations. Who Are We? Al-Pac is the largest single-line kraft pulp producer in North America. Our mill is located near the communities of Athabasca, Boyle & Lac La Biche. We are leaders in our industry, from our quality products, mill operations and responsible forest management practices, to the way we grow and develop our team members and work with local communities. We are continuously exploring new and creative ideas, while delivering premium products with a commitment to strong environmental stewardship and corporate social responsibility – a commitment that is demonstrated by our long-standing Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certification*. Role Responsibilities - Operate complex equipment and machines, adjusting diverse variables to achieve the best possible outcomes in terms of quality and productivity. - Operate and service building/plant (e.g., boilers, water softeners, chillers, HVAC, automation systems, fire systems, call systems, emergency power) within code requirements. - Monitor and inspect process equipment, computer terminals, switches, valves, gauges, alarms, meters and other instruments to measure temperature, pressure and fuel flow and detect leaks or other equipment malfunctions to make sure plant equipment is operating at maximum efficiency. - Perform daily boiler chemical tests to calculate impurities, adding chemicals as necessary. - Complete daily checks on field equipment as part of operator basic care program. - Maintains and repairs boilers and ventilation units (e.g., shutdown, boiler inspection, replace parts). - Maintains and services hot water systems (e.g., pumps, converters, heat reclamation system, piping) - Monitor and maintain the pneumatic control system. - Perform preventative maintenance tasks on all plant/energy centre equipment and systems, as per the preventative maintenance program. - Identify any maintenance requirements and put in malfunction reports as required. - Troubleshoot basic technical or operational problems by applying previously defined solutions. - Collect samples as required to test quality of liquor and verify online instrumentation. Role Requirements - Must have a high school diploma or equivalency. - Candidates must be able to provide proof of status for entrance into the program. Preference will be given to Indigenous candidates who reside in or near Al-Pac’s Forest Management Agreement (FMA) area. - Committed to completing the ABSA 4th Class Power Engineering ticket within one year. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to be a critical thinker, analyzing situations and using logic to address issues. - Excellent problem-solving skills and basic knowledge of root cause analysis. - Good problem-solving skills and is mechanically incline. - Capable of reading and understanding complex instructions. - Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point). Other - General physical activities include climbing, lifting, handling materials, unplugging equipment, chemical lines or equipment, turning valves, using wash up hoses and small tools. - These activities include working in various conditions. What We Offer - A competitive annual salary including a company-paid pension at 7% and matching RRSP up to 3%. - Company-paid dental and extended health benefits, including a health care and taxable spending account and supplemental life insurance. - Compressed work schedule (Monday-Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). - Four week’s annual vacation to start, increasing with years of service. - Team-based culture that encourages work-life balance. To learn more about Al-Pac's current opportunities, please visit: alpac.ca/grow-with-us Legal Statement Al-Pac is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We wish to express our thanks to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. *FSC-C021640 Application question(s): - Are you located in, or willing to relocate to, the Athabasca area for the contract duration? - This role is a part of Al-Pac's Indigenous Power Engineering Program. Are you able to provide proof of status as a part of the recruitment process? Work Location: In person Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2ol97k