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Power Engineer

Charlottetown, PE
On-site
Posted Sep 3, 2026
1 position

$24–$42 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Power Engineer is responsible for operating and maintaining stationary equipment such as boilers, chillers, and HVAC systems to ensure safe and efficient facility operations. They must perform routine inspections, troubleshoot malfunctions, and maintain accurate logs while adhering to safety and regulatory standards.

Job details

JOB DESCRIPTION Relocation to Charlottetown Required BIOVECTRA, now a part of Agilent, is recognized as a leader in the contract development and manufacturing space of active pharmaceutical ingredients specializing in clinical-to-commercial scale production for microbial fermentation, synthetic small molecules including ADC, HPAPI, plasmid DNA, mRNA, LNP and sterile filling capabilities. With over 650 employees at both the Windsor, NS and Charlottetown, PEI sites, BIOVECTRA supports over 100 clients, including over 20 top pharma and biotech companies. BIOVECTRA joined Agilent in 2024 and is part of Agilent’s Advanced Manufacturing Partnerships Division (AMPD), which also contains Agilent’s Nucleic Acid Solutions Division. With BIOVECTRA, Agilent aims to align advanced manufacturing capabilities, expertise, and resources to foster greater innovation and operational excellence. Within AMPD, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals committed to revolutionizing advanced manufacturing, making a significant impact in the industry and, most importantly, improving patient care through the manufacture of better therapeutics. The successful candidate will be responsible for: * Rotating Shift work. 12 hour shifts, two weeks of days followed by two weeks of nights * Operating and maintaining various stationary equipment, including boilers, chillers, air compressors, and HVAC systems * Monitoring and controlling all systems and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations during the shift * Performing routine inspections and preventative maintenance of systems and equipment to ensure optimal performance * Troubleshooting and repairing equipment malfunctions as necessary to minimize downtime and ensure continuous operations * Maintaining accurate logs of all system operations, maintenance activities, and repairs * Performing appropriate water tests on water systems * Ensuring compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory standards * Collaborating with other departments, including maintenance, production, and engineering, to support operational goals * Responding to emergency situations, alarms, and system failures and take appropriate action to resolve issues * Assisting with equipment upgrades, installations, and modifications as needed * Ensuring the proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials in accordance with safety protocols QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS Required: * Minimum 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate * 3rd Class Power Engineering Certificate preferred * Minimum 1-3 years of experience in a similar role: maintaining boilers, chillers, HVAC and PLC Systems Desired: * Good oral and written communication skills * Knowledge of cGMP guidelines * Millwright, Electrical, Electro-mechanical or plumbing training * Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) knowledge Additional Details This job has a full time weekly schedule. The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $23.88 - $41.79/hr CAD plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws. TRAVEL REQUIRED: No SHIFT: Swing DURATION: No End Date JOB FUNCTION: Workplace Services

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a minimum 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate, with a 3rd Class certificate preferred. A minimum of 1-3 years of experience in maintaining boilers, chillers, HVAC, and PLC systems is required.