Power Engineer - 3rd Class

SUMMARY

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
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Qualifications

• 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.
• 3rd class Power Engineer certification
• Valid Driver's License