Engineer 2nd Class

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton • Hamilton, ON

1d • CA$36 - CA$37 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Regular, Full-time Engineer 2nd Class within the Plant Operations Charlton department at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH). The role involves operating and maintaining equipment in the Steam Plant and fan rooms, ensuring the safe, efficient, and economical operation of all equipment during the shift, and adhering to safety regulations and preventative maintenance schedules. The position also includes responsibilities for monitoring the pneumatic tube system, assuming responsibility for the Power Plant in the absence of the Manager, performing necessary tests and chemical treatments, maintaining inventory, ordering supplies, and arranging for service contracts. SJHH is committed to equal opportunity, equity, inclusiveness, and diversity, and fosters a culture of patient and staff safety.

Requirements

• Must have a valid Province of Ontario Certificate of Qualification as a Second Class Stationary Engineer
• Knowledge of automated and computer processes i.e. building management and pneumatic tuble handling systems
• The ability to assess mechanical malfunctions and enact solutions independently
• A total of 36 months experience in various size steam plants with a minimum of 24 months in a plant carrying a rating no lower than the rating of the SJHH Charlton plant at the time of hiring
• Must be able to troubleshoot malfunctions as needed
• Precise movement required in the operation of pumps gauges boilers heating units hand tools refrigeration and ventilation equipment plumbing fixtures steam-distribution systems computerized building automation system and other hospital equipment
• Good work performance and attendance record are essential

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains equipment in the Steam Plant and fan rooms such as boilers compressors pumps refrigeration and air conditioning equipment auxiliary diesel electrical power unit and supply system and exhaust fans throughout the hospital complex
• Monitors and maintains the pneumatic tube system notifying appropriate service personnel on off-shifts
• Assumes responsibility for the operation of the Power Plant in the absence of the Manager
• Ensures the safe efficient and economical operation of all equipment in the Steam Plant during his/her shift in accordance with the regulations of the Operating Engineers Act
• Performs the necessary tests and chemical treatment of boiler feedwater heating water chilled water condenser water and soft water
• Adheres to all safety regulations and maintains a good preventative maintenance schedule
• Performs related duties to ensure the cleanliness and general upkeep of specific equipment as assigned
• Responsible for maintaining inventory including ordering supplies and arranging for service contracts
• Other duties and assignments as delegated by the Manager

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed