Assistant Shift Engineer (4th Class Power Engineer)

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

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Assistant Shift Engineer to support boiler plant operations. This role involves routine maintenance, ensuring safety and cleanliness, and assisting with plant operations. Ideal candidates will have a 4th Class Power Engineering certificate and experience in high-pressure steam plants. The company is recognized for its innovative energy solutions, focusing on sustainability and community value. Join a team dedicated to delivering outstanding quality and service while contributing to the development of low-carbon energy systems across North America.

Benefits

Competitive starting wage

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

• Assists with routine plant operations and performs minor maintenance.
• Responsible for cleanliness and safety in operation areas.

Skills

Power Engineering

Microsoft Office

Delta V control Systems

CMMS

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

4th Class Power Engineering certificate

Industrial trade tickets (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.