Power & Recovery Shift Supervisor (Shift Engineer)
Mill Operations
Date Posted: December 20, 2023
Job Location: Hinton
Job Type: Coop
Start: Immediately
Company: West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.
Website: www.westfraser.com
Address: 760 Switzer Drive, Hinton, Alberta, Canada T7V 1V7
Job Description
West Fraser is a leading forest products company in
North America. Recognized for the eleventh time as one of
Canada’s Top 100 Employers, we continue to grow. Our goals are
straightforward – excellence in people, responsibility in
communities in which we live, challenge, and growth.
Our Hinton Pulp Division is seeking an
individual with strong leadership, organizational and interpersonal
skills to fill the following position:
POWER & RECOVERY SHIFT
SUPERVISOR
(2nd CLASS POWER
ENGINEER)
Reporting to the Power and Recovery Superintendent, the
successful candidate will ensure the safe and efficient operation
of our Black Liquor Recovery Boilers, Biomass Hog Boiler, one
rising film and one falling film evaporators, a Back-Pressure
Turbine and Double Extraction Condensing Turbine capable of 50 MW,
Demineralizer, and auxiliary systems.
We will provide comprehensive mentorship focusing on teamwork,
supervision and leadership. Working towards continued improvement,
we believe in providing developmental opportunities to enable
growth and advancement within our organization to create an
exciting and fulfilling career. We are looking for someone who
wants to build their career in our company!
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing leadership, direction and supervision to a shift
crew - Maintaining a safe work environment
- Ensuring consistent operation of the pulp mill
- Work towards achieving operating targets
- Facilitating the reliable supply of services to the mill
- Supervising operation of a wide variety of equipment including:
- Power/package boilers
- Turbo-generators
- Chemical recovery boiler
The successful candidate must have:
- Valid 2nd Class Power Engineer Certificate or 3rd Class with
significant progress towards 2nd Class - Minimum 2-5 years’ supervisory experience
- Industrial experience is a strong asset
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and team building skills
- Demonstrated problem solving, troubleshooting and analytical
skills - Physical ability to work 12-hour shifts (four on, four off;
days and nights) - Desire to progress, learn, grow and succeed
- Embody the West Fraser traits of integrity, humility, teamwork,
frugality, innovation, competitiveness, and respect
Our employees drive our success. We believe in providing
opportunities for growth and advancement and are looking for
someone who wants to build their career in our company. In addition
to competitive wages and benefits, Hinton Pulp offers a stable,
rewarding career. Hinton Pulp also offers an attractive relocation
package.
We are located in Hinton, Alberta, 20 minutes east of Jasper
National Park, and 2½ hours west of Edmonton. Hinton,
set amidst the stunning scenery of the Alberta Rockies, is a modern
community of 10,000 offering terrific lifestyles for individuals
and families.
Our region is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise, with exciting
activities from skiing, snowmobiling, camping, hiking, fishing,
hunting, and ATV’s. Hinton features a full-service acute care
hospital, major retail and restaurant chains, community parks and
pools, educational institutions for pre-school through
post-secondary. To learn more, visit the Town of Hinton Web
site: www.hinton.ca.
West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more
vibrant workforce, safer operations and a stronger company overall.
We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are
reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not
discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of
race, gender, national origin or any other protected legal
characteristic.
Interested applicants should apply online by sending their
resume, cover letter, and transcripts/proof of qualifications in
confidence. To apply, click on our job ad at
www.westfraser.com/jobs and then click “apply now” at the top of
the page.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those
selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone enquiries
please.
Job Conditions
- Minimum experience: 0 to 1 year
- Minimum educational level: Grade 12 or Equivalent
- Language: English