Operating Shift Engineer - Portage la Prairie, Canada - Manitoba Government

Description

Introduction

The Manitoba government is seeking a skilled licenced Power Engineer for operations in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. The incumbent will operate and maintain a 3rd Class Low Pressure Steam Plant at Portage Correction Centre and maintain hot water heating boilers at various locations in Portage la Prairie and Morden, MB in compliance with the Power Engineer Act, Provincial Codes and acceptable best trade practices.
Conditions of Employment:

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Must have a valid 4th Class Power Engineering Certification recognized the Office of the Fire Commissioner.

Must have a valid 5th Class driver's license and some travel may be required.

Must be able to produce and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check and Security Check.

Must be able to be on call, work alone, work outdoors and work with exposure to steam, chemicals, noise and dust.

Must be physically able to perform the duties of the position including working at heights, in confined spaces, crouching, and medium lifting, climbing, and wearing personal protective equipment.

Qualifications: Essential:

Experience in operating, maintenance and repair of a Low or High Pressure Heating plant and its auxiliaries.

Knowledge of safe work practices, procedures and relevant safety policies and legislation.

Experience with HVAC operations, life safety systems and DDC operations.

Ability to analyze and solve problems using standardized rules and established procedures.

Planning, time management and organizational skills to effectively manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Experience with computers and computerized facility maintenance management systems.

Interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to work cooperatively within a team environment.

Duties: The Operating Shift Engineer is in charge of operating, safe care and control of a Low Pressure Steam Plant in accordance with the Power Engineers Act; performing the daily Guarded Status checks, annual inspections for the boilers, HVAC and auxiliary equipment in order to ensure they operate safely and efficiently. They ensure preventative maintenance and building repair tasks are taken care of as set out by the Chief Engineer, Facility Manager or designates. Supervises and provides guidance to Maintenance Assistants, Trades Pool, contractors and any other people that enter the facilities to provide a service. In the absence of the Facility Manager and/or Chief Engineer, the incumbent may be responsible for the entire physical plant operation. The Operating Shift Engineer is the initial contact in most requests.