- Chapleau
- Posted on January 5, 2026
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Position: Power Engineer 3rd / 4th Class
Location: Chapleau, ON
GreenFirst is looking for a Power Engineer to support the Cogeneration Operation and assist the Shift Engineer with the operation of the plant’s systems for the production of steam and power.
Commitment:
• Live up to GreenFirst’s values, principles, and guidelines.
• Bring an open and cooperative attitude to your job, contributing to our positive work environment.
• Comply with all health, safety, and environmental standards, as well as applicable regulations and laws.
Responsibilities:
• Maintain shift log entries during each shift to ensure full awareness of any outstanding issues that may require special attention during the shift.
• Support the operation of steam, condensate, water treatment, wastewater, boiler chemistry systems, and boiler safety equipment.
• Monitor equipment (pumps, conveyors, motors) on all levels of the Steam Plant, while ensuring equipment maintenance i.e.: greasing when needed.
• Ability to operate: fuel handling loader and Diesel Boiler
• Record operational problems in the Operator’s logbook.
• Ability to operate fuel biomass and ash-handling equipment.
• Understand compressed air/ cooling/ utility/ fire water systems.
• Comfortable working in confined spaces and working at heights.
• Support and assist with any other duties as assigned.
• Understands/ performs start-up/ shut down, drain, and lock-out of Cogeneration equipment and systems.
Requirements:
• Minimum valid 4th Class Power Engineer Certification with a commitment to attain 3rd/ 2nd Class Certification
• Requires considerable sensory attention and Regulatory Responsibility
• Requires excellent mathematical skills, verbal communication skills, and mental reasoning skills
• Wear appropriate PPE as required to work in hot, dirty, and chemically hazardous environments