Power Engineer - 4th Class

Carlisle Construction Materials • Kitchener, Region of Waterloo • 2d ago

Job Title: 4th Class Power Engineer/ Maintenance Mechanic

Location: Kitchener Ontario

Plasti-Fab (A Carlisle Company) creates lasting communities by innovating Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) products for construction and civil infrastructure applications. Our customers are homeowners seeking energy efficiency, contractors who want a competitive edge, and building professionals who need comprehensive solutions.

Position Summary

We have a current opening for a 4th class Power Engineer (Apprentice or fully certified) for a Maintenance Mechanic role. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 to 3 years' experience performing general mechanical repairs, have completed the course work for a 4th class power engineer at a Community College or recognized program and looking to complete apprenticeship hours on the job. Employees in this position may be engaged in a variety of activities but primarily serve as those charged with the inspection, maintenance, and repair of the facility and the equipment located therein. Fundamental responsibilities of this role are to ensure safety, process efficiency, and product quality throughout all operations. These individuals require strong mechanical aptitude in addition to possessing a demonstrated and detailed working knowledge of boiler maintenance, hydraulics, pneumatics, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, motors, automation, guarding standards and PLCs.

Principle Responsibilities:

Ensures safe and efficient operation of facility and production equipment by troubleshooting malfunctions and completing preventive and/or corrective maintenance requirements; including but not limited to following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications
Control downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring and reporting compliance
Maintain equipment, parts, and supply inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt
Conserve maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
Maintains related maintenance records and communicates actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
Achieve planned work by collaborating with internal & external customers and proactively raising any potential risks along with proposed solutions to achieve the plan
Maintain a safe and clean work environment by ensuring work areas are clean and organized and everything is in its prescribed location
Work with vendors and contractors to attain quotations, material, service, and that contractors also follow prescribed company safety policies and procedures
Participate in capital budgets and the action plans that support the budget, with the support of the Operations Manager
Protect and preserve capital assets by completing prescribed Pre-use Inspections and Preventative Maintenance
Operation of forklift as required
Represent Plasti-Fab in a professional and courteous manner when dealing with internal & external customers
Provide all co-workers with an equitable, tolerant, and positive environment where people are respected and treated with dignity, where work is shared, issues are openly and calmly communicated, and ideas are fostered.

Functional Responsibilities:

Follow all company policies and procedures.
Adhere to all safety requirements and regulations.
Ensure safe equipment operation and report any equipment deficiencies.
Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ensure your work area is clean and free from debris and hazards.
Organize work requirements as directed by the Production Supervisor or designate.
Communicate all issues to the Production Supervisor or designate.
Complete all required paperwork legibly and accurately.
Carry out the physical demands of the job in a safe and efficient manner.
Manage and contribute to the justification, and implementation of Capital projects.
Install, improve, repair, troubleshoot, fabricate with appropriate equipment. Identify when ticketed trades are necessary.
Must possess the ability to drive a forklift, platform lift, or other equipment as necessary.
Above average computer skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Working Conditions:

Must be physically fit, have full range of motion to perform work, including sitting and standing for long periods. There will be a frequent need to lift upwards of 50 lbs.
On-site work area – inside and outside, working in heat, cold, wetness, wind, dust, rain, snow, and noise.
Overtime and weekend work will be required as needed.

Qualifications & Skills:

The following are the anticipated technical and functional qualifications, with the appropriate combination of experience and education being taken into consideration:

Grade 12 diploma or recognized GED
4th Class Power Engineer or completed schooling and need to complete apprenticeship hours to become certified
Post-secondary Valid Driver’s License
Experience in electrical, mechanical, pneumatics, millwrighting, power engineering, industrial maintenance (IMT), automation, hydraulics, or other technical field is an asset
Valid Forklift, Platform, and Working at Heights certificates
Intermediate to advanced skill set in MS Office suite of products
Demonstrated experience with CMMS software
2 to 3 years demonstrated and detailed working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, motors, automation, PLCs, and guarding standards
First Aid and CPR training
Ability to read and interpret blueprints/drawings
Ability to read measurements in both Metric and Imperial systems
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team,
Must be able to take and follow directions,
Ability to record data legibly and accurately as needed.
WHMIS training
SDS training