Boiler Operator 3rd Class - Saskatoon, Canada - University of Saskatchewan

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Boiler Operator 3rd Class:


The Facilities team is comprised of over 300 trades personnel and service workers that provide trusted services and stewardship in support of teaching, learning, and discovery. This team is responsible for operations, maintenance, service, utilities distribution, and customer support. The Facilities Team Charter describes the purpose, vision, and values that in turn support the campus community.


Primary Purpose:

To support the operation and maintenance for all boiler, chiller, and other related operations at the Central Heating and Cooling Plant at the University of Saskatchewan.


Typical Duties/Accountabilities:

With the Facilities Team Charter as the core foundation of all our activities and interactions, the incumbent must be aware and mindful of safety hazards and must always work in compliance with all safety practices and procedures.

Always works with Honesty and Respect and maintains outstanding customer, peer, and management interactions at all times. Providing services including, but not limited to,

  • Conducts boiler, chiller and auxillaries' startups and shutdowns as required
  • Performs routine rounds during every shift as part of preventative maintenance
  • Takes frequent readings and records relevant data for boiler and chiller plant operations
  • Troubleshoots alarms and problems as they occur
  • Performs essential duties related to the campus fire procedure
  • Other related duties as assigned.
The incumbent will be required to contribute to the long-term goal of reliability-centered maintenance.

The incumbent works in conjunction with other personnel to carry out preventative and predictive maintenance schedules and advise and instruct on the proper operation and care of equipment to other maintenance staff members.


As required, the Boiler Operator may review and interpret electronic and paper design drawings to determine work scope, requirements, and preparation of estimates.

The Boiler Operator may be required to make plans for work in the shop and in the field for clean and efficient installations.

The Boiler Operator coordinates work with other trades, makes recommendations for innovation, improvements, and repair; communicates to others for procurement of materials, promotes and maintains outstanding customer service, is responsible to implement and support workplace initiatives as directed, and makes & meets commitments in an honest, respectful and understanding manner, and other related duties as assigned.

The Boiler Operator must be consistent in following all the rules, expectations, and guidelines that are set out.


Qualifications

Licenses:
Must hold and maintain a valid Province of Saskatchewan driver's license and have an acceptable driving record.


Experience:

Three (3) to five (5) years' of experience as an assistant engineer in a high-pressure Steam Plant of medium to large capacity and experience in a large multi-chiller Chilling Plant would be prefered.

Demonstrated work order management skills and familiarity with the use of work management systems will be considered an asset. Formal training in preventative, diagnostic maintenance programs or PM implementation will also be considered an asset.


Department:
Facilities


Status:
Term 6 months with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent


Employment Group:
CUPE 1975


Shift:
Rotating day and night 12 hour shifts on a 5 week schedule


Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1


Salary:
The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $ per hour. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.


Salary Family (if applicable):Trade Services


Salary Phase/Band:
Not Applicable


Posted Date: 5/31/2023


Closing Date: 7/4/2023 at 6:00 pm CST


Number of Openings:1


Work Location:
On Campus


Criminal Record Check:
Yes


Driver's License and Abstract Check:
Yes


Education/Credential Verification:
Yes


Vulnerable Sector Check:
Not Applicable


Please review the University of Saskatchewan's
health and safety requirements for faculty, staff and students in consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic.


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