Power Engineer - 3rd Class

BGIS; Peace River; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Benefits

Paid Vacation Time

Tools, Boots & Uniform Provided

RRSP Match Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Assistance Program

Rewards & Recognition Program

Partner Discounts

Job summary

BGIS is seeking a 3rd Class Power Engineer for a role in Peace River, AB. The incumbent will operate and maintain central heating and cooling plant equipment, ensuring safe, continuous control of temperature to meet client specifications.

The successful candidate will have 3-5 years of Class 3 experience, a valid Power Engineer certification, and familiarity with boilers, chillers, water treatment, and plant instrumentation. This on-site position offers competitive wages and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience at the Class 3 level.
• Experience with government facilities/clients is considered a strong asset.
• Familiarity with operating characteristics of boilers, chillers, generators, and related plant equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor boilers, chillers, generators and associated plant equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and assist with start-up/shutdown of large systems.
• Conduct tests on water samples and adjust chemical concentrations as required.
• Utilize computer software for plant monitoring and record-keeping.
• Prepare shift logs and reports with operational data.

Skills

3-5 years Class 3 experience

Troubleshooting & problem solving

Written & verbal communication

Manual dexterity

Education

3rd Class Power Engineer certification

Valid Driver's License

Tools

Computerized plant systems

Job description

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
• Health & Dental Benefits
• 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

• Experience 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.
• 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.

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• 3rd class Power Engineer certification
• Valid Driver's License