Assistant Shift Engineer (3rd/4th Class)
About The Position
As an Assistant Shift Engineer, you'll support the safe and efficient operation of chillers, steam turbine generators, pumping systems, heat exchangers, and Enwave's Deep Lake Water Cooling (DLWC) infrastructure in a rotating shift environment. You'll play a key role in the day-to-day operation of district energy plant systems, monitoring equipment performance, responding to alarms, conducting plant rounds, and supporting startup, shutdown, inspection, and maintenance activities. You'll help ensure reliable operation of chillers, steam turbine generators, pumping systems, heat exchangers, and cooling infrastructure while maintaining accurate operational records and documentation. Working closely with plant operations and maintenance teams, you'll assist with troubleshooting abnormal operating conditions, optimizing system performance, and supporting commissioning and maintenance programs. You'll also contribute to the operation of Enwave's Deep Lake Water Cooling system, water intake infrastructure, and automated control systems. Safety is central to this role. You'll operate in compliance with TSSA regulations, follow lockout/tagout and site safety procedures, participate in continuous improvement initiatives, and help maintain a safe and reliable operating environment.
Requirements
- Power Engineer qualification (3rd/4th Class implied by title)
- Experience operating equipment in an industrial plant environment such as district energy, refrigeration, power generation, or process facilities
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and operational decision-making skills.
- Ability to work independently and maintain high attention to detail in a plant environment
- Ability to work a rotating continental shift schedule including days, nights, weekends, and statutory holidays
- Knowledge of safety regulations, operating procedures, and compliance requirements within a regulated environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience with large centrifugal chillers, steam turbine generators, plate heat exchangers, VFDs, BAS/SCADA systems, or industrial control systems
- Exposure to DLWC systems, water intake infrastructure, CMMS platforms, or refrigerant handling certification
Responsibilities
- Support the safe and efficient operation of chillers, steam turbine generators, pumping systems, heat exchangers, and Enwave's Deep Lake Water Cooling (DLWC) infrastructure.
- Monitor equipment performance, respond to alarms, and conduct plant rounds.
- Support startup, shutdown, inspection, and maintenance activities.
- Maintain accurate operational records and documentation.
- Assist with troubleshooting abnormal operating conditions and optimizing system performance.
- Contribute to the operation of Enwave's Deep Lake Water Cooling system, water intake infrastructure, and automated control systems.
- Operate in compliance with TSSA regulations, follow lockout/tagout and site safety procedures.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
Benefits
- Union Position (Unifor)
- Competitive salary range
- Collaborative environment
- Continuous learning opportunities
- Direct impact on communities served
- Commitment to fair and accessible employment practices
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
