Position Title: Power Engineer - Second Class
Position Type: Temporary - Full-Time
Requisition ID: 44871
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About the role.
McCain Foods (Canada) is seeking an On-call Power Engineer to join our Fry Plant facility in Grand Falls, New Brunswick. This role is responsible for the safe and efficient operation, monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintenance support of steam, refrigeration, and ancillary utility systems. The position operates in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and requires flexibility to work 12-hour rotating shifts on an as-needed basis (2 days, 2 nights, 4-on/4-off schedule).
This position is physically demanding and requires regular walking, standing, bending, and lifting of up to 35-40 lbs. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical aptitude, a commitment to safety, and the ability to perform effectively in a dynamic production environment.
What you’ll be doing.
- Operate and troubleshoot steam systems, ammonia refrigeration systems, and ancillary equipment including air compressors and HVAC systems.
- Assist with preventive and predictive maintenance activities on utility and process support equipment.
- Complete required operating procedures, testing, monitoring, and associated documentation.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area and perform routine housekeeping activities.
- Support maintenance and production teams to ensure reliable plant operations.
- Respond to call-ins and support a continuous 365-day manufacturing operation as required.
- Follow all GMP, HACCP, food safety, and plant safety procedures and best operating practices.
- Complete a minimum of one safety interaction per month.
- Perform daily MDI activities, including Clean, Inspect, Detect (CID) tasks and basic equipment adjustments when centrelines are out of specification.
- Participate in shift handovers, huddle board meetings, and communicate operational updates effectively across shifts.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
What you’ll need to be successful.
- Valid 3rd Class Engineer’s Certificate in accordance with the New Brunswick Power Engineer’s Act.
- Experience working with steam systems and ammonia refrigeration systems is considered an asset.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications, email communication, Windows operating systems, and control system HMI interfaces.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.
- Experience with SAP or other computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) is considered an asset.
- Valid driver's license.
- Must be clean shaven to meet respiratory protection requirements.
- Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
About the team.
The On-call Power Engineer is part of the Fry Plant operations team in Grand Falls, NB, supporting the facility's critical utility and refrigeration systems. This role works closely with production, maintenance, and reliability teams to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted plant operations. Team members collaborate in a highly engaged manufacturing environment focused on safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
About McCain.
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Leadership principles.
At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.
AI & Digital Capabilities.
At McCain, AI and digital capabilities are part of how we work and innovate. We value curiosity toward emerging technologies and the thoughtful, responsible use of AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes as part of our future-ready culture.
The McCain experience.
We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.
Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. We’re big believers in the power of working together in person - it helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.
Compensation Package: - Starting at 45.32 CAD hourly + Hourly Pay Differential for applicable shifts
The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Benefits: At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Should this role hold a duration of 12 months or longer, you will be eligible for our full benefits suite. This includes the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level, location, and nature of the role. Additional benefit details are available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work - and at home.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know, and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.
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Job Family: Manufacturing
Location(s): CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Grand Falls
Company: McCain Foods (Canada)
