Power Engineer - 18 Month Term

K+S Group • Bethune, SK

3d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a 2nd Class Power Engineer to join KSPC’s Evaporations and Utilities Operations Team, responsible for operating and maintaining critical systems including high-pressure boilers, gas turbines, power generation equipment, site utilities, and tank farm operations. This role is ideal for a safety-focused, technically skilled professional who thrives in a high-responsibility environment and is committed to operational excellence.
The Power Engineer will report directly to the Production Improvement Coordinator, Utilities and Evaporation. A key highlight of this opportunity is KSPC’s new Cogen Facility, currently under construction. The successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to contribute to the startup, testing, and optimization of a state-of-the-art power generation plant featuring natural gas turbines and heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs), gaining hands-on experience with advanced energy technologies while making a significant impact on a major site project.

Requirements

• Valid 2nd Class Power Engineer’s Certificate (Saskatchewan or Interprovincial). Consideration will be given to high achieving 3rd Class Power Engineers making proven progress towards obtaining their 2nd Class.
• Solid operational experience in large-scale industrial, energy, chemical, or resource processing facilities.
• Ability to read P&IDs, interpret control system data, and write technical logs and reports.
• Strong diagnostic, troubleshooting, and situational awareness skills—you know what to look for and how to respond.
• A team-first attitude, paired with self-motivation and personal accountability.
• A strong track record of safety leadership and operational discipline.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, high-performance team where adaptability and initiative are key.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor boilers, gas turbine generators, HRSG, tank farm, multiple effect evaporators and other plant utilities systems to ensure safe, stable, and optimized performance.
• Act quickly and decisively to troubleshoot process upsets, identify root causes, and return systems to normal operating conditions.
• Lead and support plant start-ups, shutdowns, equipment isolations, and handovers with precision and accountability.
• Use SAP and digital tools to document operational data, initiate maintenance work orders, and keep detailed, accurate records.
• Collaborate closely with other operations and maintenance teams to ensure safe, reliable and continuous plant performance.
• Conduct regular equipment inspections, contribute to reliability-centered maintenance planning, and proactively identify improvement opportunities.
• Maintain a strong safety culture, following lockout/tagout procedures, permitting requirements, and environmental controls.
• Uphold and reinforce operating discipline through the consistent application of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions and Lockout Protocols.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, benefits, and pension plan.
• Structured opportunities for career development, ticket advancement, and leadership roles.
• Life, Disability, Health and Dental coverage
• Retirement plan contributions
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Parental leave top-up for birthing and non-birthing parents
• Paid work time to volunteer in your community
• Health Spending Account
• Wellness Account

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed