3rd Class Power Engineer - Maintenance and Operations

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•New Glasgow, NS

3d•CA$33 - CA$34•Onsite

About The Position

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today. Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here. Reporting to the Chief Power Engineer & Assistant Manager on a 24-hour rotating shift basis, the 3rd Class Power Engineer troubleshoots, maintains, repairs, and monitors all steam plant equipment and supports facility general maintenance as regulations permit. This position is responsible for maintenance and repair work on equipment as directed by his/her supervisor which can include the boiler plant, chiller plant, water treatment plant and facility as regulations permit. The operator oversees all energy production during working hours and is responsible for maintaining constant production from the plant to the entire facility, following the Nova Scotia Boiler & Pressure Equipment Regulations. In special circumstances where approved, this position may be required to temporarily perform duties of a position with a higher-class or lower-class Power Engineer license to ensure coverage. Travel within the zone or other zones as needed. Other duties as needed.

Requirements

Third Class Power Engineer Certification
In depth knowledge of building mechanical systems, including medical gas/vacuum systems.
Previous building maintenance experience
Water Treatment Familiarization
Knowledge of labor and safety codes
Must be able to work independently
Travel to other sites may be required

Responsibilities

Troubleshoots, maintains, repairs, and monitors all steam plant equipment.
Supports facility general maintenance as regulations permit.
Performs maintenance and repair work on equipment as directed by his/her supervisor, which can include the boiler plant, chiller plant, water treatment plant and facility as regulations permit.
Oversees all energy production during working hours and is responsible for maintaining constant production from the plant to the entire facility, following the Nova Scotia Boiler & Pressure Equipment Regulations.
May be required to temporarily perform duties of a position with a higher-class or lower-class Power Engineer license to ensure coverage in special circumstances where approved.
Travels within the zone or other zones as needed.
Performs other duties as needed.