2nd Class Power Engineer

Location: Cold Lake, AB

Company: WSG Energy Services

Shift: 12-Hour Rotating Shifts (Days & Nights)

Start Date: Mid/Late March (Onboarding Required by Mid-February)

Position Overview

WSG Energy Services is seeking a 2nd Class Power Engineer for a role supporting an industrial steam plant in Cold Lake, Alberta. This position operates on a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, including both day and night shifts.

The successful candidate will have proven experience operating a Class 2 steam plant or equivalent steam systems and demonstrate a strong commitment to safe, efficient, and reliable operations.

Note: Candidates must reside in Cold Lake or be responsible for their own accommodations.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Reporting to the Operations Specialist and/or designate, responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Ensuring all client safety requirements are met or exceeded
- Providing operational input to plant efficiency initiatives
- Learning and understanding the layout, purpose, and operating parameters of all plant systems
- Utilizing and contributing to training manuals, Safe Operating Practices, and procedures
- Participating in team safety meetings and completing assigned follow-up actions
- Performing safe start-ups and shutdowns of equipment in accordance with procedures




- Conducting regular product and water sampling and testing
- Completing safety checks, permits, reports, and investigations
- Safely isolating equipment for maintenance using approved isolation procedures
- Promoting and reinforcing a strong safety-first culture
- Participating in planned inspections of work areas
- Troubleshooting operational issues and initiating repair notifications
- Reviewing and preparing protected work documentation for routine maintenance
- Assisting with special projects as required
- Performing other duties as assigned

Required Experience & Qualifications

- 2nd Class Power Engineer Certificate (preferred)
- 3rd Class Power Engineer will be considered if actively working toward 2nd Class, with proof of exam progress within the last two years
- 5–10 years of relevant industry experience
- Ability to clear clean criminal record check and security clearance
- Demonstrated experience operating steam plants or equivalent systems
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License (driver’s abstract required)

Additional Requirements

- Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts (days and nights)
- Must reside in Cold Lake or manage own accommodations

📌 2nd Class Power Engineers (Cold Lake)
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