Power Engineer (3rd Class)

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a dedicated shift engineer to ensure the safe and efficient operation of essential building services. This dynamic role involves operating and maintaining various systems, including boilers and chillers, while adhering to safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Join a team committed to making health care better for the community and enjoy the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Qualifications

• Must interpret mechanical and electrical drawings and technical manuals.
• Valid Manitoba Third Class Power Engineer’s certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain building essential services safely and efficiently.
• Ensure normal operation of all building plant systems.

Skills

Interpreting mechanical and electrical drawings

Adhering to safety regulations

Effective communication skills

Planning and organizing work

Manual dexterity

Strong mechanical aptitude

Ability to work independently

Handling shift work demands

Education

Grade XII education

Interprovincial certificate from a recognized technical school

Tools

Building automation systems

Boilers

Chillers

Job description

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Department / Unit: Facility Services - SOGH

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: 04/18/2025

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Nights;Weekends;Non-Repeating (non-conforming)

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 8.00

Annual Base Hours: 2080

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

The incumbent assumes shift responsibility for operating and maintaining building essential services in a safe and efficient manner. Operates and maintains electric, gas, and oil-fired boilers, large centrifugal water chillers and associated auxiliary equipment. Efficiently operates building automation systems, making adjustments when required to ensure normal operation of all building plant systems.

Experience

• Previous experience as a shift engineer, preferably in a health care, commercial, or institutional setting.
• Wide range of experience with heating, pneumatic and air handling systems preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Grade XII education.
• Interprovincial certificate and graduate from a recognized technical school or equivalent preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• In accordance with the Regulations under the Power Engineers Act, a valid and current Manitoba Third Class Power Engineer’s certificate required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Must be able to interpret mechanical, electrical, architectural and pneumatic drawings & technical manuals.
• Must adhere to all Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health regulations.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills in dealing with all levels of Hospital personnel.
• Ability to plan and organize work to meet demanding schedules.
• Demonstrated regard for safety.
• Ability to handle the demands of shift work.
• Ability to work in a computerized office system environment.

Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity for the effective performance of job duties.
• Strong mechanical aptitude is essential.
• May vary from general maintenance shop conditions subject to extremes in temperature, high noise levels, dust, odours, or fumes, etc.
• Wet and messy conditions may be encountered when cleaning sumps, boilers, tanks, plumbing interceptors, etc.
• Conditions demanding heavy lifting could also be expected.
• Possible handling of hazardous waste and/or controlled products.
• Emergency situations will require the ability to work well under pressure.
• The incumbent is required to perform duties in patient care areas under occupied conditions, including isolation rooms.
• The incumbent works a scheduled rotation 8-or-12-hour shift, day/nights and weekends and assumes responsibility for all areas under his jurisdiction (works independently outside of regular working hours).

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.