Heating Plant Operator II — Critical Steam & Power Ops

Culture Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

University of Alberta is seeking a Heating Plant Operator II for its North Campus facilities in Edmonton. The role supports the safe, efficient operation of plant equipment that supplies electricity, steam, demineralized water and compressed air to campus and affiliated facilities.

The position requires a High School Diploma with a Third Class Power Engineering Certificate or higher, strong knowledge of plant systems, and familiarity with Windows, MS Office and Google apps.

Qualifications

• Thorough working knowledge of all equipment related to steam, demineralized water, compressed air and electricity.
• Familiarity with Windows environment using MS Office, Google apps and Internet.
• First aid/CPR certification, fire extinguisher training, WHMIS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in safe and efficient operation of plant equipment to produce electricity, steam, demineralized water, and compressed air.
• Coordinate with HP Shift Supervisor; work alone approximately 70% of the time.
• Perform on-site checks of lubrication, temperatures, pressures, and vibration; take action as needed.
• Maintain shift logs, storage of charts, log sheets, meter readings, and computer printouts.
• Prepare lockout/tag schedules, confined space permits, emergencies and gas detector tests.
• Perform preventative maintenance and modify systems with management approval.
• Assume care and control of the plant in the supervisor's absence.
• Housekeeping and specific maintenance responsibilities (labs, paints, safety supplies).
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Plant operations knowledge

MS Office familiarity

Safety training: first aid/CPR

WHMIS knowledge

Education

High School Diploma, Third Class Power Engineering Certificate or higher

Tools

Windows OS

MS Office

Google Apps

Internet

Job description

University of Alberta is seeking a Heating Plant Operator II for its North Campus facilities in Edmonton. The role supports the safe, efficient operation of plant equipment that supplies electricity, steam, demineralized water and compressed air to campus and affiliated facilities.

The position requires a High School Diploma with a Third Class Power Engineering Certificate or higher, strong knowledge of plant systems, and familiarity with Windows, MS Office and Google apps.