Senior Mechanical Engineer, Keephills – Temporary (12‑Month) Job Type: Temporary - Hourly
Work Arrangement: Full Time Office
Location: Wabuman, AB, CA
This temporary (12‑month) safety-sensitive position will be based at the Keephills Thermal Plant, located 70 km west of Edmonton, AB, and 5 km south of Wabamun Lake. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise to support the safe and efficient operation of the Keephills Generating Station, and will also provide mechanical engineering support to the Battle River and Sheerness Generating Stations as required.
Key Responsibilities
Develop effective maintenance plans and forecasts based on inspection results and condition monitoring for gas turbines and plant equipment.
Prepare long‑term maintenance strategies, budgets, and lifecycle plans, including capital expenditure planning for major and minor outages.
Investigate and troubleshoot mechanical equipment issues, providing timely technical recommendations to ensure reliability.
Lead mechanical or multi‑discipline projects, including research, cost analysis, and technical solution development.
Write technical procurement specifications, obtain competitive bids, and participate in contractor and equipment selection.
Supervise contractors to ensure scope, quality, cost, and schedule compliance.
Apply industry standards and best practices to maintain code compliance while balancing cost and reliability objectives.
Perform and interpret condition monitoring analyses such as oil and vibration analysis.
Plan and support major maintenance activities, including turnarounds and unplanned outages, with detailed work scopes and inspection plans.
Promote Health, Safety, Security, and Environment policies and mentor Engineers and Engineers‑in‑Training.
Provide support to other business areas as required.
Qualifications
Mechanical Engineering degree from a recognized institution and registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA, or another provincial association with inter‑provincial mobility.
7‑10 years of relevant experience in thermal/gas‑fired power generation or a comparable industry (additional experience considered an asset).
Strong background in troubleshooting equipment, power station operations, construction, and commissioning.
Experience with maintenance planning, work scope development, and supporting outages, turnarounds, and inspections.
Skilled in reviewing engineering design documents (P&IDs, piping isometrics, drawings, specifications) and preparing scopes for plant modifications.
Knowledge of root cause analysis, condition monitoring interpretation, and corrective action planning.
Working knowledge of large rotating equipment, boilers/HRSGs, pressure equipment, piping systems, and thermodynamics.
Familiarity with industry standards (ASME, CSA) and proficiency in Microsoft Office; SAP experience is an asset.
Strong problem‑solving, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and lead by example.
Comfortable with field work and extended durations during outages.
Project management and vibration analysis training are considered assets.
Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
Other Details
This position is based out of the Keephills Thermal Plant and will require frequent travel to remote site locations for field work up to 15% of the time.
Expectations
May be required to complete background checks appropriate to the role, including criminal record, education and employment verification, or credit checks.
‘Safety‑sensitive positions’ will be required to complete pre‑employment testing.
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