Assistant Shift Engineer (4th Class Power Engineer)

Creative Energy Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company recognized for its innovative energy solutions. As an Assistant Shift Engineer, you will play a vital role in the operation of a high-pressure steam plant, ensuring safety and efficiency. This position offers a competitive wage and a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension plan. You will thrive in a dynamic environment, contributing to sustainable energy systems that serve communities across Canada. If you are self-motivated, possess strong organizational skills, and are eager to make a difference in the energy sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Defined benefit pension plan

Support for professional credentials

Qualifications

• Must hold a 4th Class Power Engineering certificate.
• Several years of experience in a high-pressure steam plant.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine plant operations and perform minor maintenance.
• Maintain cleanliness and safe conditions of operation areas.

Skills

Power Engineering

Microsoft Office

Delta V Control Systems

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

4th Class Power Engineering Certificate

Industrial Trade Tickets or Certificates (e.g. Millwright, Plumbing)

Job description

Under the direction of the Shift Engineer, the Assistant Shift Engineer assists with the operation of the boiler plant, is responsible for routine maintenance, minor repairs and good housekeeping in the plant and carries out the following duties:

• Assists with routine plant operations as required;
• Performs minor maintenance as directed by the Shift Engineer;
• Responsible for cleanliness and safe conditions of operation areas;
• Keeps other assigned areas in good order;
• Performs minor maintenance of service equipment when required;
• Complete other minor duties as required for the safety, improvement and day-to-day operation of the plant or distribution system.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Must hold a 4th Class Power Engineering certificate.
  
• Several years of experience working as a Power Engineer in a high-pressure steam plant.
  
• Other industrial trade tickets or certificates are considered an asset e.g. Millwright and Plumbing.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, Delta V control Systems and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

Specialized Skills & Knowledge:

• Demonstrates a commitment to health and safety and role models safety leadership.
  
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Self-motivated and the ability to thrive with minimal supervision.
• Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Working Conditions:

• This is a 24/7 shift work position with 12-hour day and night shifts.
  
• You must be physically able to work in a steam plant.

About Us:

Recognized as a leader in innovative energy solutions, Creative Energy designs, builds, owns, and operates sustainable district energy systems across Canada and parts of the US. Our team has a client-focused, community-vested approach to projects that deliver outstanding quality and service while providing tangible value for continued growth.

In addition to owning and operating one of Canada’s largest thermal networks in downtown Vancouver, we provide value to developers, landowners, end-users and the broader community through flexible thermal neighbourhood energy systems. Our projects focus on innovation, resiliency, and sustainability, and span across a broad spectrum of technologies including geo-exchange, ocean exchange, cogeneration, microgrids, solar PVs, and sewer heat recovery.

Serving Canadians for over 55 years with a reliability rate of 99.99%, we’re developing more than a dozen new low-carbon district energy systems across North America, including the revitalization and decarbonization of our downtown Vancouver steam plant which will be one of North America’s largest thermal fuel-switch projects and provide downtown Vancouver with renewable energy infrastructure for decades to come.

What we Offer:

• Competitive starting wage of $45.76 per hour.
  
• Comprehensive benefits package, including a defined benefit pension plan.
  
• Support to maintain your professional credentials.
  

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, we will only be contacting selected candidates for follow-up.