3rd Class Power Engineer - Maintenance and Operations

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•New Glasgow, NS

12d•CA$33 - CA$34•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Chief Power Engineer & Assistant Manager on a 12-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 such as the boiler plant, chiller plant, and water treatment plant.
Oversees all energy production during working hours and maintains constant production from the plant to the entire facility.
May be required to temporarily perform duties of a position with a higher-class or lower-class Power Engineer license.
Travels within the zone or other zones as needed.
Performs other duties as needed.