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Under Alberta’s Safety Codes Act [pdf] and Power Engineers Regulation [pdf], you must hold an appropriate certificate of competency from the Alberta Boilers Safety Association (ABSA) to supervise a power plant, heating plant, or thermal liquid heating system. You need different classes of certification to operate and maintain different types of boilers. Certification is not required to assist in the operation of a power or heating plant under the supervision of a certified power engineer.
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Certifications in Alberta
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Power Engineer

Power engineers supervise, operate, and maintain power plants, heating plants, and thermal liquid heating systems. They also may sketch, construct, install, repair, or provide advice regarding power or heating plants.

Contact

Alberta Boilers Safety Association (ABSA)
Email: generalinq@absa.ca
Website: https://www.absa.ca/

Head Office
9410 - 20 Avenue NW
Edmonton, Alberta  T6N 0A4
Canada

Call: 780-437-9100
Fax: 780-437-7787

Calgary Office
Deerfoot Atrium South, Suite 380
6715 - 8th Street NE
Calgary, Alberta  T2E 7H7
Canada

Call: (403) 291-7070
Fax: (403) 291-4545

Legislation

Under Alberta’s Safety Codes Act [pdf] and Power Engineers Regulation [pdf], you must hold an appropriate certificate of competency from the Alberta Boilers Safety Association (ABSA) to supervise a power plant, heating plant, or thermal liquid heating system. You need different classes of certification to operate and maintain different types of boilers.

Certification is not required to assist in the operation of a power or heating plant under the supervision of a certified power engineer.

What You Need

There are 5 classes of power engineer certification in Alberta:

  • 5th Class
  • 4th Class
  • 3rd Class
  • 2nd Class
  • 1st Class

1st Class is the highest power engineer certificate in the province. It authorizes the holder to supervise any type or capacity of power plant, heating plant, or thermal liquid heating system. Other classes are authorized to supervise limited types or capacities.

To obtain a power engineer certificate of competency in Alberta, you must:

  • Complete an approved educational course (for 4th and 5th Classes)
  • Complete the training and employment experience requirements for the relevant Class
  • Pass the examination for the relevant Class

There are 4 other levels of certification that authorize a holder to operate specific types of power plants or heating systems. These include:

  • Special Oilwell Operator
  • Special Boiler Operator
  • Special Steam-powered Traction Engine Operator
  • Fired Process Heater Operator

For details about all certification requirements, contact ABSA or visit the ABSA website.

Working in Alberta

Power engineers who are certified by and in good standing with a regulatory body elsewhere in Canada may be eligible for certification in Alberta if their scope of practice and competencies are similar.

For more information, see What if I am already certified in another province or territory in Canada? and the ABSA website.

The certification information in this profile may change at any time and without notice. Before making any career decisions, we advise you to contact the regulatory organization or visit their website for the most updated information.

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