Plant Engineer, Cavalier Energy Centre at ENMAX

Standard, Alberta, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Engineering, Project Management, Power Plant Systems, Asset Management, Troubleshooting, Risk Management, Reliability Principles, Continuous Improvement, CMMS, Leadership, Collaboration, Communication, Problem Solving, Technical Documentation, Root Cause Analysis, KPI Development

Industry

Utilities

Description

Current ENMAX employees are encouraged to apply through their internal Workday access. Posted: December 28, 2025 Closing Date: January 12, 2026 Position Type: Permanent Union: Exempt (MP) ENMAX Values – Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Service, Teamwork, Agility, Innovation The Plant Engineer role for our Cavalier Energy Centre (east of Strathmore) is an incredible opportunity to do rewarding work in one of Alberta’s best natural gas combined cycle power generating facilities, and sleep in your own bed every night! Commute to and from work in the opposite direction of the traffic and only make that drive 3 days per week. Our hybrid work schedule means you work from home on most Mondays and Fridays. This is a great plant with a great team, a good portion of which have been working there since it opened in 2001. Stop talking about trying to find a role that you love but with more work/life balance – this is it! This pivotal role serves as the on-site single point of contact for the engineering needs of the facility. Through close collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, and Management at their host facility as well as colleagues on the fleet engineering team, the Plant Engineer works as part of the overall Generation team to maximize facility performance, availability, and reliability. Major Responsibilities: Responsible for on-site engineering standards, practice, support and troubleshooting Monitoring equipment performance and addressing equipment design exceedances & alarms Ensure that plant modifications, updates, and improvements are undertaken in accordance with ENMAX processes and procedures, using sound engineering principles Ensure compliance with regulatory programs and requirements i.e. PEIMP, PSMP, PLIMP, EQMP, etc. Coordinate on-site MOC activities and planning outage work orders Raising PI&Rs for unplanned events, unsatisfactory conditions and audit findings Collaborates in the development of mid-term and long-term capital plans and asset management plans to optimize the facility’s lifecycle Support Supply Chain Management in recommending & evaluating vendors capable of providing services, parts and materials required for plant operational and capital work Provide feedback regarding engineering and compliance-related costs for development and management of the facility’s operational, maintenance, and engineering budgets Supports the development of fleet standards and procedures in areas of expertise and contributes to audits, inspections and assessments for continuous improvement Management of facility technical documentation including drawings and technical manuals Development and implementation of detailed engineering reports, equipment status reports, capital planning, and variance reports Provides engineering expertise and input to event root cause investigations, and the development of associated corrective and preventive actions Provides facility Management of Change (MOC) coordination and execution, operations & maintenance support and engineering and project development, execution and management Supports the development and implementation of asset management plans as well as equipment risk assessments by providing expert assessment of equipment conditions/requirements based on OEM recommendations Supports the development, monitoring and achievement of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the facility based on areas of expertise and sound engineering principles Education Required: B.Sc. degree in Mechanical Engineering or other equivalent Registration with APEGA as professional Engineer Specialized courses in project management considered an asset Qualifications & Experience: Minimum of 4 years as a practicing professional engineer, with preference for experience in the power industry Strong understanding of power plant systems including combustion turbine technology, heat recovery/boiler operation, balance of plant equipment Understanding of long-term asset management principles including risk management, reliability principles, value assessment and continual improvement Experience in project management from initiation and business case development through design and construction Experience in overhauling and troubleshooting static, rotating and/or electrical equipment Strong understanding of computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) particularly IBM Maximo®. Competencies: High level of coordination and collaboration skills to foster relationship building interactions within the organization. Takes ownership for development needs and identifies training and learning opportunities on an ongoing basis. Strong business acumen with the ability to see the bigger picture and execute complex projects. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to complex and changing priorities. Strong leadership and motivational skills. Did we mention the ENMAX Advantage? We offer competitive compensation including a comprehensive flexible benefits program, non-downtown location that includes great building amenities such as free onsite fitness facility with programming geared to employee’s needs, onsite childcare centre (upon availability, offered from our ENMAX Place location 141 – 50 Ave. SE), free parking and much more. If you share our values and would like to make a difference with your career, join the team and see where the ENMAX possibilities can take you. Location: Cavalier Energy Centre: 234015 Township Rd 240, Strathmore, AB Note: If we can provide an accommodation or adjustment to make the process more accessible for you, please let us know. ENMAX welcomes all qualified applicants to apply and is committed to a safe and respectful workplace. It is our aim to have a workplace which is inclusive and values safety, diversity, personal integrity, respect for individual differences, and encourages ownership and accountability for our actions. Every ENMAX employee is responsible to take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves, of all other workers, and of the public. Each employee must become familiar with safety procedures and rules applicable to their job and are required to follow them while working at ENMAX. Must be legal to work in Canada and requires the successful completion of a criminal background check. Two pieces of valid Government issued ID will be required. Applicants will be required to provide a current driver’s abstract (those with more than 6 demerits will not be considered) and must be able to meet ENMAX’s insurance requirements. In the spirit of reconciliation, we respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional lands of Indigenous Peoples. ENMAX headquarters is in Calgary, Alberta, the traditional territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy, comprised of the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, and Amskapi Piikuni Nations; the Tsuut’ina Nation; and the îyârhe Nakoda Nations of Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney, and home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, as well as many diverse Indigenous people who have made the city their home. We are committed to strengthening relationships with Indigenous Nations and peoples in all communities where we operate, through respect and collaboration. Please visit our careers page to learn more about other opportunities at ENMAX Corporation. #LI-POST For over 100 years, ENMAX Corporation, through its subsidiaries and predecessors, has provided Albertans with safe and reliable electricity to power the success of our province. We are warming homes, supplying worksites, driving businesses and powering communities. We are committed to being “on” for our customers. Our goal is to provide forward-thinking and customer-centric energy solutions that not only work for today, but also provide for a better tomorrow. The ENMAX Group of Companies is a diverse organization that understands what it means to buy and make electricity, to move it across our network of wires to homes and businesses, and to market and sell electricity to our customers in a way that works for them.

Responsibilities

The Plant Engineer is responsible for on-site engineering standards, support, and troubleshooting, ensuring compliance with regulatory programs and coordinating MOC activities. This role collaborates with various teams to maximize facility performance and reliability.