Assistant Shift Engineer

Vale•, NL,CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking an Assistant Shift Engineer to join our Site Services Team in Voisey’s Bay, Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. This is a permanent on-site position, working a 2 week on, 2 week off rotation. As an Assistant Shift Engineer, you will be responsible for operating Power Generation Facilities with a Registered Pressure Plant under direction of the Shift Engineer and supervision of the Chief Power Engineer. Your experience and skills will ensure that the power plant’s generators, boilers, and auxiliaries are operated at a world class standard.

Requirements

A Newfoundland & Labrador 3rd Class Power Engineering Certificate is required.
Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role.
Experience with Maintenance Systems (i.e., SAP).
Experience working in an Automated Power Plant.
Good understanding of diesel fuel transportation, storage and handling rules, and regulations.
Working knowledge with all Microsoft Office Products.
Must have a good understanding of the Safety & Environmental policies and procedures ensuring work is conducted accordingly.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Strong problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

A Newfoundland & Labrador 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate may be considered depending on progression towards a 3rd class ticket.
Post Secondary education in Mechanical Engineering is considered an asset.
Previous experience working in a remote mine site would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Perform hourly and daily checks of the various systems within the power plant and the remote emergency generation locations and monitor this data looking for anomalies and direct or perform the necessary maintenance to resolve the problem.
Perform all minor maintenance required to keep the main diesel generators and boilers operating at maximum efficiency. This will include oil and filter changes, minor tune-ups, fluid sampling, heating system maintenance and all other maintenance as required.
Perform all housekeeping duties required to maintain a clean and safe working environment in and around the power plant and the emergency generator locations. This will include such things as: cleaning floors and walls, wiping down engines and boilers, painting, cleaning the control room and proper storage of tools and supplies.
Lockout Power Plant and associated equipment as per Standard Operating Procedures and verifying Zero Energy.
Ensure that effective safety and environmental procedures, government regulations, and operating procedures are followed in their area of responsibility as well as segregate hazardous materials in preparation for shipping offsite.
Fill-in for the Shift Engineer and/or the Chief Power Engineer when required.

Benefits

Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan
Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, flex health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental)
Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
Employee Family Assistance Program
Virtual Healthcare
Online training and career development opportunities
Relocation Assistance
Chartered flights within Newfoundland & Labrador
All Personal Protective Equipment is provided upon hire.
Employees are given a safety boot allowance and receive a 100% reimbursement for prescription safety glasses