Operating Engineer

Job summary

Assist with operating and maintaining the facility’s power generation assets, including gas and steam turbine systems, under the direction of senior operations leadership. Monitor the plant, perform start-ups and shutdowns and equipment inspections, and support regulatory compliance on a rotating shift schedule.

Job details

Title: Operating Engineer - 2nd Class Power Engineer (Power Plant) Contract Length: Full-time, Permanent Location: Cochrane, Ontario Please note: This position is open to candidates who are legally authorized to work in Canada. Position Summary The Operating Engineer shall assist in the operation and maintenance of the facility’s power generation assets including gas and steam turbine systems, as directed by senior operations leadership. Responsibilities include plant monitoring, start-up and shutdown, equipment inspections, and regulatory compliance within a power generation environment. Rotating shift schedule as part of the organization’s move toward 24/7 continuous generation. Qualifications & Experience Power (Operating) Engineer with valid 2nd Class certification by TSSA (or interprovincial equivalent with transfer eligibility) Experience in steam and/or gas turbine operations is required Certificate or diploma of collegial studies in power engineering, electromechanics, electrotechnology, processes and/or mechanics Knowledge and experience with electrical circuits, PLC, hydraulic circuits, and heavy machinery Experience with IESO, HONI, and TSSA processes an asset Must be able to interpret technical drawings (civil, mechanical, electrical), specifications, wiring diagrams, and operating procedures Basic knowledge of the operations of a power plant and good knowledge of Health & Safety procedures IT skills (MS Office, Adobe, etc.) an asset Excellent communication skills in English; working knowledge of French an asset Attributes Makes appropriate recommendations according to analysis, problem solving, experience, and good judgement Pays special attention to quality, rigor, and details of the work done Effectively organizes and plans work time, priorities, and tasks Takes action in advance to avoid operational problems Is a team player Meets the physical requirements of the position Possesses a valid driver’s licence in good standing and is available for travel to perform the position, as may be required Impeccable integrity and physical readiness to perform the required tasks, which may be verified through a background check, at the company’s discretion Benefits Extended health care RRSP match

What you’ll do

Assist with operating and maintaining the facility’s power generation assets, including gas and steam turbine systems, under the direction of senior operations leadership. Monitor the plant, perform start-ups and shutdowns and equipment inspections, and support regulatory compliance on a rotating shift schedule.

Requirements

Requires a valid TSSA 2nd Class Power Engineer certification or an eligible interprovincial equivalent, along with experience operating steam and/or gas turbines. Candidates should have relevant power engineering or technical education, knowledge of electrical, PLC, hydraulic, and heavy machinery systems, and the ability to interpret technical documents and follow health and safety procedures.

Benefits

• Extended Health Care
• RRSP Match

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Power Plant Operations
• Steam Turbine Operations
• Gas Turbine Operations
• Plant Monitoring
• Equipment Inspection
• Start-Up and Shutdown
• Electrical Circuits
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Hydraulic Circuits
• Heavy Machinery
• Technical Drawing Interpretation
• Regulatory Compliance
• Health and Safety
• Problem Solving
• Work Planning
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Energy
• Engineering
• Trades
• Security & Safety

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