4th Class Power Engineer - Maintenance and Operations

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Sydney; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health services provider as a 4th Class Power Engineer! This role is crucial for maintaining the operation of boilers and associated systems within a dynamic healthcare environment. You'll be responsible for troubleshooting and repairing equipment, ensuring a safe and efficient operation. With a commitment to excellence in health and healing, this innovative firm offers a supportive atmosphere where your skills will make a significant impact. If you have a passion for engineering and a desire to contribute to the healthcare sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine.

Qualifications

• Fourth Class Power Engineers certificate required.
• 5 years experience in high-pressure steam plant operation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate district's boilers and associated systems.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair equipment as directed.

Skills

High-pressure steam plant operation

Troubleshooting and maintenance

Ability to work independently

Competencies in French

Education

Fourth Class Standardized Power Engineers certificate

Tools

Boilers

Clinical equipment

Basic electricity knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Carpentry knowledge

Job description

4th Class Power Engineer - Maintenance and Operations

Req ID: 196851
Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Department: FMS Maintenance Power Engineers CBR
Type of Employment: Casual Relief (3%) x 1
Posting Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province.

Under the direction of the Chief Engineer/Assistant Manager, the successful applicant will be responsible for the operation of the district's boilers and associated systems and equipment. Troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs equipment and systems as directed by their supervisor. Shift work required. Equipment may include hospital clinical equipment as well as knowledge of plumbing, basic electricity, and carpentry. Grounds work such as mowing, upkeep, and winter snow removal as well.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Fourth Class Standardized Power Engineers certificate from the NS Department of Labour and Advanced Education
• Five years’ experience preferred, after obtaining Fourth Class certificate in operation and maintenance of a high-pressure steam plant.
• If the above is not available, we will consider: two years' experience after obtaining Fourth Class certificate in operation and maintenance of a high-pressure steam plant.
• Must be able to work independently
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Hours

• Casual relief hours

Compensation and Benefits

$28.30 - $28.79 Hourly

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Support bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.