3rd Class Power Engineer - Maintenance and Operations

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•Lower Sackville, NS

8d•CA$32 - CA$33•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Chief Power Engineer, the 3rd Class Power Engineer performs a variety of tasks that ensure the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of the chiller plants, all high pressure steam equipment, pressure vessels, water treatment programs, and all related auxiliary equipment, as well as building mechanical systems at their assigned site. The 3rd Class Power Engineer completes rounds of building mechanical rooms and must have a basic understanding of other building maintenance trades as they inspect various mechanical systems, e.g., medical gas/air/vacuum system, air handling units (ventilation), heating systems, fire water pumping system. The 3rd Class Power Engineer is also responsible for silent hour emergency calls.

Requirements

Designation as a Standardized Nova Scotia 3rd Class Power engineer
One year experience in a high pressure plant (steam) and associated equipment required
Good knowledge of the operation of boilers, chillers, HVAC and other electrical machinery
Strong safety track record and mindset is a must
Knowledge of applicable safety codes

Nice To Haves

Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Responsibilities

Perform tasks to ensure the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of chiller plants, high pressure steam equipment, pressure vessels, water treatment programs, and related auxiliary equipment.
Maintain building mechanical systems at the assigned site.
Complete rounds of building mechanical rooms.
Inspect various mechanical systems including medical gas/air/vacuum systems, air handling units (ventilation), heating systems, and fire water pumping systems.
Respond to silent hour emergency calls.