Project Engineer - Plant Maintenance

Job summary

Lead capital and operational equipment improvement projects, coordinating technical specifications, budgets, schedules, contractors, consultants, suppliers, and plant stakeholders. Provide engineering support for maintenance, outages, equipment failures, safety and regulatory compliance, reliability improvements, and technical reporting.

Job details

Join the City of Medicine Hat as a Project Engineer – Plant Maintenance! Permanent | Full-time | On Site Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits, pension, and relocation assistance Bring your mechanical engineering and project management expertise to the City of Medicine Hat's electric generation operations. As our Project Engineer, Plant Maintenance, you'll lead equipment improvement projects, provide practical engineering support, and work closely with operations and maintenance teams to strengthen the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our power plant. We're a team that believes how we work is just as important as the work we do. Grounded in our values - Own It, Team Up, Be Curious, and Service with Care - we're committed to delivering meaningful impact for our community while supporting each other along the way. How You'll Own It Lead the design and implementation of capital and operational equipment improvements, coordinating specifications, budgets, schedules, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and plant stakeholders. Provide timely engineering support to resolve maintenance challenges, plan outages, investigate equipment failures, and improve plant reliability and operating efficiency. Strengthen plant safety and regulatory compliance by supporting Process Safety Management activities, engineering documentation, Management of Change processes, and applicable regulatory requirements. Develop business cases, cost estimates, budget justifications, forecasts, and project evaluations that support informed decision-making. Partner with operations and maintenance teams to interpret plant data, identify potential equipment deficiencies, and implement practical solutions. Prepare outage reports, failure investigation reports, root cause analyses, engineering packages, standards, procedures, and technical documentation. What You Bring Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop practical and creative engineering solutions. Thorough knowledge of combined-cycle power plant processes, plant maintenance, and equipment reliability. Experience with Process Safety Management principles, including Management of Change, Process Hazard Analysis, Pre-Start-up Safety Reviews, and compliance audits. A collaborative approach and the ability to build effective relationships with operations, maintenance, contractors, consultants, suppliers, and regulatory agencies. Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information to a range of audiences. Strong project management capabilities and the ability to balance operational priorities, budgets, schedules, and technical requirements. A demonstrated commitment to safe work practices and continuous improvement. Qualifications Successful completion of a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution. Professional Membership in, or the ability to become a Professional Member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA). Five (5) years of directly related experience as a Professional Engineer. Knowledge and experience on PEIM Program and Piping Line class. Project Management Professional (PMP) designation or ability to obtain. Possess and maintain a valid Class 5 driver's license with an acceptable driving record. An equivalent combination of management approved training and experience may be considered. This position has been identified as Safety Sensitive and requires the completion of a satisfactory pre-employment drug screen, which includes testing for cannabis use. Why you'll love working with us We show up with accountability, care, and teamwork - every day, with every person. Our values guide how we work together, serve our community, and support one another so we can deliver exceptional public service. Collaborative team culture: Be part of a supportive environment where we Team Up to deliver great community outcomes. Career growth and development: We encourage you to Be Curious, offering training and development that fosters continuous learning. Competitive total rewards: Comprehensive benefits, pension, health and dental coverage, and competitive compensation. Flexibility & work life balance: Our commitment to Service with Care includes supporting your wellbeing at work and at home. Want a deeper look at what it's like working with us? This page outlines the values and behaviours that guide our work every day. Life in Medicine Hat With over 330 days of sunshine each year, Medicine Hat offers an exceptional quality of life. Enjoy beautiful parks, vibrant cultural experiences, short commute times, and a relaxed cost of living-along with abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation in every season. Whether you're relocating or returning to southern Alberta, you'll find a welcoming community that's an excellent place to live, work, learn, and play. Opportunity Awaits – Move to Medicine Hat. #brightideas

What you’ll do

Lead capital and operational equipment improvement projects, coordinating technical specifications, budgets, schedules, contractors, consultants, suppliers, and plant stakeholders. Provide engineering support for maintenance, outages, equipment failures, safety and regulatory compliance, reliability improvements, and technical reporting.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, professional membership in or eligibility for APEGA, and five years of directly related experience as a Professional Engineer. Candidates should have combined-cycle plant and maintenance expertise, knowledge of PEIM and piping line class, strong project management and safety skills, a valid Class 5 driver's license, and a PMP designation or ability to obtain one.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
• Pension
• Health Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Relocation Assistance
• Training And Development

Listed skills

• Technical Documentation · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Root Cause Analysis · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Mechanical Engineering
• Project Management
• Combined-Cycle Power Plant Processes
• Plant Maintenance
• Equipment Reliability
• Process Safety Management
• Management Of Change
• Process Hazard Analysis
• Pre-Start-Up Safety Reviews
• Root Cause Analysis
• Failure Investigation
• Outage Planning
• Budgeting And Cost Estimation
• Regulatory Compliance
• Technical Documentation
• Stakeholder Collaboration

Job areas

• Engineering
• Energy
• Government & Public Sector
• Management & Leadership
• Security & Safety

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