AltaSteel is seeking a self-motivated and experienced Plant Mechanical Engineer to join our Maintenance team. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the successful candidate will provide mechanical engineering support to plant operations.

Responsibilities

- Work safely and responsibly while demonstrating a strong commitment to AltaSteel’s safety culture.
- Ensure compliance with applicable safety, environmental, quality, and operational standards.
- Provide mechanical engineering support to plant and operating areas.
- Assist with troubleshooting plant equipment failures and recommend practical, cost-effective solutions.
- Identify, develop, and oversee maintenance, and reliability projects.
- Prepare engineering scopes, specifications, drawings, technical documentation, and project cost estimates.
- Provide technical support for equipment repairs, modifications, installations, and commissioning.
- Supervise and direct employees, consultants, vendors, and contractors as required.
- Ensure projects and maintenance activities meet safety, quality, schedule, and budget requirements.
- Support preventative and predictive maintenance initiatives to improve equipment reliability and plant performance.
- Review equipment performance and failure history to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Provide recommendations regarding safe work practices and engineering controls.




- Conduct risk assessments and ensure identified risks are appropriately managed before work begins.
- Ensure plant modifications and engineering solutions comply with applicable legislation, codes, standards, and engineering practices.
- Communicate technical findings, lessons learned, and process or equipment changes to affected teams.
- Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Safety, and other departments to support plant objectives.
- Provide technical guidance and support during planned shutdowns and unplanned equipment outages.
- Maintain accurate engineering records and documentation.

Qualifications and Experience

- Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an APEGA recognized institution
- P. Eng Designation registered with APEGA
- 5 years of Mechanical Engineering experience
- Experience working in a heavy industrial environment is preferred
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to manage a number of projects and priorities to a timeline and budget, while realizing project benefits
- Eager to learn and take on new challenges
- Solid interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated responsible attitude towards safety
- Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills
- Continually strive to meet our customer goals

Details

- Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm
- Full-time, permanent opportunity
- Fast paced environment

📌 Plant Mechanical Engineer (Edmonton)
🏢 AltaSteel
📍 Edmonton