Power Engineer - 3rd Class

BGIS; Peace River; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Vacation time

Flex & floater days

Tools & boots provided

RRSP match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Rewards program

Partner discounts

Job summary

BGIS invites applications for a 3rd Class Power Engineer to operate and maintain central heating and cooling plants in Peace River, AB. The role ensures safe, continuous temperature control and compliance with environmental and safety standards.

The successful candidate will manage boiler and auxiliary equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and document operational activities. Required: 3–5 years at Class 3 level, experience with plant equipment, testing, and computer systems.

Qualifications

• Operating characteristics of boilers, chillers, generators, and related plant equipment.
• Ability to perform tests on mechanical equipment and water samples.
• Ability to start up/shut down large boilers and generators and adjust controls.
• Proficiency with computer software used in plant operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication for logs, reports and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor central heating/cooling plant to meet environmental requirements.
• Perform preventive maintenance on plant equipment and assist with repairs as needed.
• Conduct standard tests to determine water chemical concentrations and adjust as required.
• Record shift logs, prepare reports and maintenance documents.
• Utilize computer software for monitoring, controls and data collection.
• Support compliance with federal and provincial safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

Boiler operation

Troubleshooting

Test procedures

Computer software

Communication skills

Tools

Hand & power tools

Computer software programs

Job description

The 3rd Class Power Engineer performs operational work in a central heating and cooling plant or central heating plant and reports to the Maintenance Team Leader - MTL. BGIS functions to render service to clients in providing certified and trained Operating Engineers to manage, operate and maintain various registered central heating and cooling plants.

Please note, this opportunity is located in Peace River, AB.

Why BGIS?

• Competitive Wages
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Flex & Floater Days
• Tools, Boots & Uniform Provided
• RRSP Match Program
• Continuing Education & Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Rewards & Recognition Program
• Partner Discounts

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Experiencewith 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.