Power Engineer / Wood Treater (Nights)
Truro, NS, Canada
Req #1805
March 28, 2024
Stella-Jones is North America's leading producer of industrial pressure-treated wood products. Responding to the vital infrastructure needs of our economy, we manufacture and distribute railway ties, utility poles, residential lumber and industrial wood products across the continent. The Company’s common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: SJ).
Stella-Jones recruits team members who embody our core values and desire an environment where growth is inspired, dedication is recognized, and achievement is rewarded. Our ever- expanding footprint provides a great prospect for career advancement as we seek to develop our emerging leaders.
Stella-Jones recruits team members who embody our core values and desire an environment where growth is inspired, dedication is recognized, and achievement is rewarded. Our ever- expanding footprint provides a great prospect for career advancement as we seek to develop our emerging leaders.
Position Summary
The Treater is responsible for safe and productive operation of the treating plants as well as operation of the high-pressure boiler.
Night Shift 12am – 8am (this is subject to change)
Responsibilities
- Operates pressure treating systems (treating plants, fixation kilns) and performs quality control activities to meet customers specifications and standards.
- Maintains compliance with Pressure Vessels Act in Nova Scotia.
- Operates 500 hp high pressure boiler.
- Unloads chemical deliveries.
- Cleans and maintains treating system including greasing, changing/cleaning filters, cleaning tanks, sump pits and working areas.
- Maintains daily plant checklists and reports concerns to Supervisor, Maintenance or Chief Engineer.
- Performs analysis of treating solution to ensure that it is within specifications.
- Maintains clean and safe working conditions.
- Makes recommendations to improve productivity.
- Maintains treating plant standard operating procedures to ensures all work is performed safely to applicable codes, standards and to Stella-Jones health and safety manual.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Requires 4th Class Stationary Engineer license (3rd class considered an asset).
- Confined Space Attendant.
- Fall Arrest.
- Transportation of Dangerous Good.
- Requires 4th Class Stationary Engineer license.
- Effective communication skills.
- Problem solving & prioritization skills.
- Ability to train employees.
- Time management skills.
- Intermediate Computer skills (Microsoft Office).
As a Stella-Jones employee, you will enjoy access to excellent benefits and incentives, including:
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Stella-Jones makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. #StellaH
- Extended health and dental coverage
- Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
- Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage
- Retirement program (RRSP) with generous Company match
- Company Share Purchase Program with Company contribution match
- Career advancement opportunities
Stella-Jones is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, provincial, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Stella-Jones makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. #StellaH
Other details
- Job Family Operations
- Pay Type Hourly
- Hiring Rate $28.39
- Travel Required No
- Required Education Certification
- Truro, NS, Canada