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2nd Class Chief Power plant Engineer (70309725)

  • Wolfville, NS
  • On-site
  • Posted Sep 20, 2026
  • 1 position

$80,000–$90,000 / year

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education
Professional degree
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The Chief Operating Engineer provides leadership for the safe and compliant operation of the university's central heating and refrigeration plants. This role involves supervising operating staff, managing maintenance programs, and overseeing energy efficiency initiatives to ensure reliable utility services.

Job details

The Chief Operating Engineer provides leadership for the safe and compliant operation of the university's central heating and refrigeration plants. This role involves supervising operating staff, managing maintenance programs, and overseeing energy efficiency initiatives to ensure reliable utility services. Candidates must hold a valid 2nd Class Power Engineer’s Certificate of Qualification for Nova Scotia or an interprovincial equivalent. A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in industrial utility systems and strong leadership skills in a unionized environment are required.

What you’ll do

The Chief Operating Engineer provides leadership for the safe and compliant operation of the university's central heating and refrigeration plants. This role involves supervising operating staff, managing maintenance programs, and overseeing energy efficiency initiatives to ensure reliable utility services.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid 2nd Class Power Engineer’s Certificate of Qualification for Nova Scotia or an interprovincial equivalent. A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in industrial utility systems and strong leadership skills in a unionized environment are required.

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment
  • Competitive compensation
  • Employee benefits
  • Training and development programs
  • Growth opportunities
  • Corporate responsibility and sustainability

Listed skills

  • Problem solving · Preferred
  • Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
  • Communication · Preferred
  • Team Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Power Engineering
  • Steam Generation
  • Refrigeration Systems
  • Energy Management
  • Preventative Maintenance
  • Team Leadership
  • Budget Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Operational Reporting
  • Safety Management
  • CMMS
  • Performance Management
  • Risk Assessment
  • Contractor Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication

Job areas

  • Engineering
  • Energy
  • Management & Leadership
  • Environmental & Sustainability
  • Trades

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