Power Engineer - 3rd Class

Job summary

The 3rd Class Power Engineer is responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, and monitoring of central heating and cooling plant equipment. This includes performing preventive maintenance, conducting water quality tests, and managing system controls to meet environmental requirements.

Job details

SUMMARY The 3rd Class Power Engineer performs operational work in a central heating and cooling plant or central heating plant and reports to the Maintenance Team Leader - MTL. BGIS functions to render service to clients in providing certified and trained Operating Engineers to manage, operate and maintain various registered central heating and cooling plants. Please note, this opportunity is located in Peace River, AB. Why BGIS? * Competitive Wages * Health & Dental Benefits * Paid Vacation Time * Paid Flex & Floater Days * Tools, Boots & Uniform Provided * RRSP Match Program * Continuing Education & Tuition Reimbursement Program * Employee Assistance Program * Rewards & Recognition Program * Partner Discounts KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES * Experience with the operating characteristics of boilers, chillers, generators, combustion chambers, firing equipment, water pumps, valves, expansion joints, fans, distribution systems and auxiliary equipment including computer systems. This knowledge is needed to deliver to clients a safe and continuous control of temperature to achieve their specific environmental requirements. This knowledge is necessary to obtain provincial or standardized operating engineering certification. * The work requires knowledge of testing methods to carry out tests on mechanical equipment and water samples. This knowledge is necessary to assure the reliability of plant equipment and to determine and adjust chemical concentrations in water. * This employee must have the skills needed to start up and shut down large oil and gas fired boilers and generators, adjust controls that regulate output, perform preventive maintenance and, on occasion, remove and replace parts. * Troubleshooting activities demand analytical and problem solving skills. * The 3rd Class Power Engineer must work with a variety of computer software programs. * The work requires skill in conducting standardized tests to determine chemical concentrations in water. * The incumbent uses a variety of hand and power tools in the work. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS * 3-5 years of experience at the Class 3 level * Experience working with government facilities/clients is considered a strong asset * The incumbent must have significant knowledge of the operation of heating and cooling plant equipment and systems. This includes a familiarity with the operating characteristics of boilers, chillers, generators, combustion chambers, firing equipment, water pumps, valves, expansion joints, fans, distribution systems and auxiliary equipment including computer systems. This knowledge is needed to deliver to clients a safe and continuous control of temperature to achieve their specific environmental requirements. This knowledge is necessary to obtain provincial or standardized operating engineering certification. * General knowledge of federal and provincial regulations related to environmental standards and occupational health and safety in plant operations * Knowledge of administrative practices is needed to prepare work orders and documents, to compile operational data for monthly reports to management for the annual estimates and to write reports with recommendations * Manual dexterity is required to repair and overhaul operating plant and extensive distribution systems equipment, pumps, valves, expansion joints and fans. This employee performs seasonal maintenance on plant equipment. * Written communication skill is needed to record information in a written shift log and to prepare reports, complete various forms, time sheets, travel claims and procurement documents. Verbal communication is required to describe mechanical problems to colleagues. Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation * 3rd class Power Engineer certification * Valid Driver's License #LI-BL1

What you’ll do

The 3rd Class Power Engineer is responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, and monitoring of central heating and cooling plant equipment. This includes performing preventive maintenance, conducting water quality tests, and managing system controls to meet environmental requirements.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a 3rd Class Power Engineer certification and possess 3-5 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in operating boilers, chillers, and auxiliary plant equipment, along with strong analytical and communication skills, is required.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Health and dental benefits
• Paid vacation time
• Paid flex and floater days
• Tools, boots and uniform provided
• RRSP match program
• Continuing education and tuition reimbursement program
• Employee assistance program
• Rewards and recognition program
• Partner discounts

Listed skills

• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• Technical Reporting · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Boiler operation
• Chiller maintenance
• Generator operation
• Water treatment
• Preventive maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Mechanical systems
• Computer systems
• Hand tools
• Power tools
• Technical reporting
• Safety compliance
• Valve maintenance
• Distribution systems
• Analytical skills
• Problem solving
• Report Writing
• Power Tool Operation
• 3rd Class Power Engineer Certificate
• Manual Dexterity
• Valid Driver's License
• Boilers
• Procurement
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Expansion Joint
• Oil and Gas
• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Preventive Maintenance
• Operational Data Store
• Operations
• Valves (Piping)
• Water Pumps
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Writing

Job areas

• Engineering
• Energy
• Trades
• Manufacturing
• Administrative
• Power Engineer
• Power Distributor / Plant Operator
• Power Production Plant Operators
• Plant and System Operators, All Other

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