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Chief Power Engineer

@ BioVectra Inc.

Windsor, Nova Scotia

$71k–$112k/yrFull-time3+ years experience
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Overview

BioVectra Inc. is hiring a Chief Power Engineer to lead facility maintenance, supervise a maintenance team and keep utility and production equipment reliable under cGMP documentation. The role is full time with shift work and off-hour call-ins, and the posting states a salary range of $71,424 to $111,600 per year CAD plus bonus, stock and benefits.

Pay:

$71,424–$111,600 a year

Responsibilities:

  • Supervise and assign tasks to facility maintenance staff
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical and utility equipment breakdowns
  • Perform preventive maintenance and calibrations
  • Plan predictive maintenance, annual schedules and capital purchases
  • Manage parts inventory and equipment orders

Requirements summary:

  • Power Engineer 3rd Class licence (minimum)
  • Three years of relevant industrial and mechanical experience
  • Two years of supervisory experience
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent administrative and computer skills

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Source and dates

Employer career site / ATS feed · workday

Employer posting date
2026-10-17
First seen by our source
2026-10-18
Source record updated
2026-11-03

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentMechanical & electrical trades
Experience3+ years
Management experience2+ years
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
Licences & certificationsPower Engineer 3rd Class
EducationTrade certificate (required)
Perks mentionedPerformance bonus, Stock or equity

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BioVectra Inc.

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HeadquartersCharlottetown
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Job description

Job Description

Ensuring all maintenance activities and operations are performed correctly and according to the
written procedures. Ensure that maintenance activities are documented according to procedures
and cGMP’s.
• Supervising and assigning tasks for the facility maintenance staff.
• Maintaining the production and facility equipment according to the quality standard of the
production area.
• Diagnosing mechanical problems and provides correct solutions for breakdowns by applying
proven technical skills in a wide range of fields.
• Modifying, repairing, installing, maintaining, improving, and troubleshooting various types of
utility, process and building equipment. To train junior staff in proper procedure.
• Improving the function of reliability of all production and facility equipment, including but not
limited to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems equipment and components.
• Performing predictive maintenance analysis and recommending annual maintenance schedules
and capital purchases to manager.
• Basic programming and setup of instrumentation as required.
• Overseeing and participating in the installation of equipment.
• Performing routine preventive maintenance and calibrations of equipment and utility systems.
• Maintaining parts and spares inventories, ordering equipment and services.
• Working shift work with off hour call-ins as required.
• Providing guidance and oversight to a team of employees. Responsible for basic Human
Resources services for the team including payroll, review, and approval of vacation requests,
providing employee feedback and evaluation where needed, and ensuring employees are in
compliance with workplace rules.
• Adhering to BioVectra’s Health and Safety Policy as outlined in CP0010 Occupational Health
and Safety Policy, Statements of Principle, and Responsibilities.
• Additional duties assigned, based on business needs and the department supervisor’s request.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
• Trade certification required ( Minimum Power Engineer 3rd Class license.)
Experience:
• Three years’ relevant industrial and mechanical experience.
• Two years’ supervisory experience.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent administrative and computer skills.

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule.The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $71,424.00 - $111,600.00/yr CAD plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locationsAgilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Travel Required:

No

Shift:

Day

Duration:

No End Date

Job Function:

Manufacturing

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