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The Power Engineer is responsible for operating and maintaining critical utilities systems, including high-pressure boilers, gas turbines, and evaporators to ensure safe and optimized plant performance. They will also lead plant startups and shutdowns while maintaining accurate operational records and adhering to strict safety protocols.

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YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES We are seeking a 2nd Class Power Engineer to join KSPC’s Evaporations and Utilities Operations Team, responsible for operating and maintaining critical systems including high-pressure boilers, gas turbines, power generation equipment, site utilities, and tank farm operations. This role is ideal for a safety-focused, technically skilled professional who thrives in a high-responsibility environment and is committed to operational excellence. The Power Engineer will report directly to the Production Improvement Coordinator, Utilities and Evaporation. A key highlight of this opportunity is KSPC’s new Cogen Facility, currently under construction. The successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to contribute to the startup, testing, and optimization of a state-of-the-art power generation plant featuring natural gas turbines and heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs), gaining hands-on experience with advanced energy technologies while making a significant impact on a major site project. What You’ll Be Doing Operate and monitor boilers, gas turbine generators, HRSG, tank farm, multiple effect evaporators and other plant utilities systems to ensure safe, stable, and optimized performance. Act quickly and decisively to troubleshoot process upsets, identify root causes, and return systems to normal operating conditions. Lead and support plant start-ups, shutdowns, equipment isolations, and handovers with precision and accountability. Use SAP and digital tools to document operational data, initiate maintenance work orders, and keep detailed, accurate records. Collaborate closely with other operations and maintenance teams to ensure safe, reliable and continuous plant performance. Conduct regular equipment inspections, contribute to reliability-centered maintenance planning, and proactively identify improvement opportunities. Maintain a strong safety culture, following lockout/tagout procedures, permitting requirements, and environmental controls. Uphold and reinforce operating discipline through the consistent application of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions and Lockout Protocols. What We’re Looking For Valid 2nd Class Power Engineer’s Certificate (Saskatchewan or Interprovincial). Consideration will be given to high achieving 3rd Class Power Engineers making proven progress towards obtaining their 2nd Class. Solid operational experience in large-scale industrial, energy, chemical, or resource processing facilities. Ability to read P&IDs, interpret control system data, and write technical logs and reports. Strong diagnostic, troubleshooting, and situational awareness skills—you know what to look for and how to respond. A team-first attitude, paired with self-motivation and personal accountability. A strong track record of safety leadership and operational discipline. Comfortable working in a dynamic, high-performance team where adaptability and initiative are key. YOUR PROFILE What We Offer A chance to work on complex, large-scale utilities systems where your knowledge makes a real impact. Competitive salary, benefits, and pension plan. Structured opportunities for career development, ticket advancement, and leadership roles. A workplace culture that values safety, integrity, and technical excellence. A collaborative team environment where high standards are recognized and rewarded. Ready to bring your experience and leadership to a team that values operational excellence? Apply today and power the next step in your career. This position will be required to climb stairs and may be required to work in hot humid conditions as well as outdoors during hot/cold weather conditions. The position will require manual effort i.e. : turning valves and periodic lifting of materials. Employment is subject to successfully completing KSPC’s pre-employment checks which may include criminal record check, education verification, functional fitness evaluation and drug & alcohol testing. This position is a 18 - month term (September/2026 – February/2028) located at the Bethune mine site. To ensure consideration for this role, please apply by September 18, 2026. WE ENRICH YOUR LIFE At K+S Potash Canada, we’re building more than just a world-class potash operation. We’re creating opportunities for our people, our communities, and our planet. Guided by our global values, we dig deeper and reach higher, turning challenges into opportunities with innovation, collaboration, and sustainability at the core of everything we do. In a career with K+S, you can look forward to: Good People and Great Culture Be part of a diverse, inclusive workplace where safety, innovation, and teamwork come first, and where teams consistently act with focus, accountability and connection to drive stronger results. • Community-minded and globally connected • Collaborative, supportive environment • Culture rooted in clear principles that help us work better together • Focus on inclusive policies and growing diversity in our workplace Challenge and Growth We believe in unlocking your potential through training, mentorship, and career advancement. • Professional development programs • Recognition for your contributions Valuable Rewards We take care of our people with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits program. • Market-aligned salaries and performance bonuses • Generous employer-paid benefits coverage • Retirement plan contributions that grow with your career Benefits that Support You Our benefits go beyond the basics, supporting your health, well-being, and lifestyle. Our comprehensive, employer-paid benefits program includes Life, Disability, Health and Dental, as well as competitive Retirement benefits, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up for birthing and non-birthing parents, paid work time to volunteer in your community, and more! We offer a Health Spending Account for extras, like more expensive glasses, or a Wellness Account that covers recreational items, like your park camping fees, hunting or fishing license, and your gym membership. Build your future with us!

What you’ll do

The Power Engineer is responsible for operating and maintaining critical utilities systems, including high-pressure boilers, gas turbines, and evaporators to ensure safe and optimized plant performance. They will also lead plant startups and shutdowns while maintaining accurate operational records and adhering to strict safety protocols.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid 2nd Class Power Engineer’s Certificate or be a high-achieving 3rd Class Power Engineer making progress toward the 2nd Class certification. Strong operational experience in large-scale industrial facilities and the ability to interpret technical documentation and control systems are required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary • Pension plan • Life insurance • Disability insurance • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Retirement benefits • Employee and family assistance program • Parental leave top-up • Paid volunteer time • Health spending account • Wellness account

Listed skills

• SAP · Preferred
• Technical Reporting · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Power engineering
• Boiler operation
• Gas turbine operation
• Troubleshooting
• Process monitoring
• Safety leadership
• Lockout/tagout
• SAP
• P&ID interpretation
• Technical reporting
• Equipment inspection
• Maintenance planning
• Operational discipline
• Situational awareness
• Plant startup
• Plant shutdown
• Equipment Inspection
• Natural Gas
• Lock Out / Tag Out
• Workplace Inclusivity
• 3rd Class Power Engineer Certificate
• Decisiveness
• Accountability
• 2nd Class Power Engineer Certificate
• Evaporation
• Planning
• Self-Motivation
• Adaptability
• Boilers
• Control Systems
• Electricity Generation
• Energy Technology
• Evaporator
• Standard Operating Procedure
• Leadership
• Heat Recovery Steam Generators
• Turbines
• Innovation
• Mentorship
• Operational Data Store
• Operational Excellence
• Operations
• Valves (Piping)
• Professional Responsibility
• Reliability Centered Maintenance
• Safety Culture
• SAP Applications
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Teamwork
• Production Improvement

Job areas

• Engineering
• Energy
• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Security & Safety
• Power Engineer
• Utilities & Power Distribution Engineer
• Electrical Engineers