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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Senior · 5+ years
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Apply by
- Dec 1, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The Shift Engineer is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Steam & Recovery plant while optimizing mill production and costs. They also provide crew supervision, coordinate maintenance activities, and mentor operators to ensure operational excellence.
Job details
Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world. Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth. The location in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada, is seeking talent to fill the position of 2nd Class Power Engineer. This job is full-time permanent. Reporting directly to the Steam & Recovery Manager and conducting crew supervision, the Shift Engineer is responsible for ensuring safe and efficient operation of the Steam & Recovery plant while helping to optimize mill production, quality and operating costs. What You’ll Do: •Ensure all equipment is maintained and operated in a safe and efficient manner. •Ensure processses are operated in compliance with environmental procedures. •Incident investigations, audits, and safety checklists are properly reported and action items are completed on time. •Perform administrative functions, including scheduling, completing log books, and managing attendance. •Participate in departmental projects, as required. •Coordinate the day to day and shutdown maintenance for Steam and Recovery department. •Mentor, direct and train operators so they can safely and efficiently perform their duties. What You Bring: •Interprovincial Second Class Power Engineer Certificate is required. •Previous manufacturing experience--pulp experience is considered an asset. •Demonstrated leadership in troubleshooting operational issues and managing personnel matters. •Flexible, well organized and ability to multi task. •Excellent communication and interpersonal skills •A high sense of urgency with regards to operational requirements •Must be willing to work 12 hour rotating shifts. Why Join Us: Join a skilled and supportive team where safety, teamwork, and continuous learning are at the core of everything we do. This role offers valuable exposure to complex equipment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to contribute to safe, reliable, and efficient mill operations. We value employees who are committed to excellence and provide a workplace where your skills and contributions make a meaningful impact every day. Domtar is firmly committed to placing greater emphasis on the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion to empower all employees to reach their full potential. We form a dynamic team whose diverse backgrounds and wealth of perspectives are one of the keys to our success. We offer an inclusive, rewarding and safe work environment with opportunities that will help grow your skills. To learn more about our company, consult the Domtar Company Web Site and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter.
What you’ll do
The Shift Engineer is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Steam & Recovery plant while optimizing mill production and costs. They also provide crew supervision, coordinate maintenance activities, and mentor operators to ensure operational excellence.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Interprovincial Second Class Power Engineer Certificate and possess previous manufacturing experience. Strong leadership, troubleshooting abilities, and the willingness to work 12-hour rotating shifts are essential for this role.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Supportive working environment
- Career development opportunities
- Learning and growth opportunities
Listed skills
- interpersonal skills · Preferred
- Leadership · Preferred
- Safety Compliance · Preferred
- Communication · Preferred
- Multi-Tasking · Preferred
- Troubleshooting · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Power engineering
- Steam and recovery plant operations
- Crew supervision
- Troubleshooting
- Maintenance coordination
- Leadership
- Administrative functions
- Safety compliance
- Mentoring
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Multi-tasking
- Operational optimization
- Continuous Development
- 2nd Class Power Engineer Certificate
- Administrative Functions
- Auditing
- Packaging And Labeling
- Interpersonal Communications
- Multitasking
- Operating Cost
- Operational Excellence
- Operations
- Recovery Manager (RMAN)
- Train Operation
- Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
- Scheduling
- Investigation
- Teamwork
Job areas
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Energy
- Management & Leadership
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Power Engineer
- Industrial Plant Engineer
- Industrial and Production Engineers
- Industrial Engineers
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