Introduction

We are seeking Operations Technicians to join our client located at their Joffre Site in Central Alberta, near Red Deer. All levels of experience and ticket levels will be considered. As a member of a plant operations team, you will support the manufacturing process to ensure the safe operation of our facility. These opportunities will allow you to gain valuable operating experience in operations, directly influencing the company's performance.

What are you going to do 

You Will Use Your Expertise To:

  • Safely and reliably operate the process equipment
  • Prepare equipment for maintenance and safe work permitting
  • Complete area safety checks and respond to hazards in own area
  • Provide preventative maintenance of equipment (i.e., rounds and checks, swing pumps)
  • Monitor, report and initiate corrective actions for plant operation in responsible area
  • Implement changes to operating parameters to optimize unit performance
  • Maintain housekeeping standards within the operating unit
  • Continually develop operational skills and expertise to support operation of the Utilities Operating Unit
  • Mentor and train other Operations Technicians in qualified areas
  • Participate in team safety meetings, safety audits, follow-ups and in procedure reviews
  • Support and participate with the Emergency Response Team (ERT)

Essential skills and knowledge

What We Are Looking For:

  • Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent is required
  • Minimum 4th Class ABSA Power Engineer's Certificate of Competency is required
  • Water/Wastewater Certification would be considered an asset
  • Power Engineering Technology Diploma would be considered an asset
  • 3rd Class ABSA Power Engineer's Certificate of Competency or greater would be considered an asset
  • Power Engineering and/or Water/Wastewater operating experience in an industrial plant setting
  • Demonstrated understanding of and ability to apply various acts, codes and regulations appropriate for the position
  • Effective interpersonal skills, high level of personal motivation and ability to adapt to change
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety and Responsible Care®
  • Effective communication skills to manage a wide variety of operational priorities and work activities

What we offer 

What We Offer

Why work with Brunel? We are proud to offer exciting career opportunities from over 100 offices globally in 42 countries. Advancing your career takes time and effort - let us match you to your ideal position.

About Us

Brunel has a reputation for working with some of the best in the business. That's what we continually strive for. Brunel provides the global recruitment and workforce services you need to lead your industry. With 45 years of market experience in Renewable Energy, Automotive, Oil & Gas, Life Sciences, Mining and Infrastructure, we help you finish major projects safely, compliantly, on-time, within budget and at the highest quality, so you can keep growing - anywhere in the world.

Closing: 16 May 2026

Are you the perfect match for this vacancy? Apply in 5 minutes and let's get in touch!

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

Welcome to Brunel

Now great times are beginning! With Brunel you have countless opportunities to help shape technological progress. You decide how your career path goes. We support you in every phase of your career. You always have security behind you: Brunel!