Stationary Engine Mechanic

BGIS; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BGIS is seeking a Stationary Engine Mechanic responsible for operating and maintaining central heating and cooling plants within federal government buildings. This role requires specialized knowledge in plant operations, adherence to safety standards, and practical skills in troubleshooting and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Significant knowledge of heating and cooling plant operations.
• Certification as a Stationary Engineer (MMF class 4) required.
• Ability to conduct tests on mechanical equipment and water samples.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains central heating and cooling plants.
• Performs preventive maintenance and emergency repairs.
• Logs operations and prepares reports on plant conditions.

Skills

Knowledge of heating and cooling plant equipment

Troubleshooting skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Stationary Engineer certification (MMF class 4)

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Computer systems

Job description

Who We Are

BGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate services. With our combined team of over 6, 500 globally, we relentlessly focus on enabling innovation through the services we deliver, while actively looking for new opportunities that will enable innovation for our clients’ businesses. Globally, we manage over 320 million square feet of client portfolios across 30,000+ locations in North America, Europe, Middle East, Australia and Asia. Further information is available at www.bgis.com

SUMMARY

TheStationary engine mechanicperforms operational work in a central heating or central heating and cooling plant. The contract provides custodial services to federal government organizations at buildings and facilities. Within this context, BGIS functions to render service to clients in providing certified and trained Stationary engine mechanic to manage, operate and maintain various registered central heating and cooling plants.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates plant equipment and systems on days and/or rotating shifts; observes instruments, gauges and computerized operating data; starts up, shuts down and adjusts controls on equipment manually and by computer; complies with regulations and standards; inspects operating conditions and reports malfunctions; responds to alarms in operating systems; performs patrols and verifies operating equipment; contribute information regarding procurement of parts and plant supplies.
• Performs scheduled preventive and in-house maintenance, emergency repair and overhaul of plant equipment; uses hand and power tools; identifies, troubleshoots and repairs problems in the plant and the distribution system; maintains and repairs equipment; identifies required repair parts; advises tradespersons on problem solving; and escorts tradespersons and contractors within the plant or systems.
• Updates a shift log; observes and records instrument, gauge and meter readings; performs calculations related to water, gas and electricity consumption; prepares reports for management on operational issues or deficiencies.
• Conducts scheduled running tests on the diesel electric generator; logs test results and the condition of the unit; conducts standardized water sample tests and adjusts chemical feed rates.
• Investigates reports and takes action on conditions that affect the safety and security of the plant and staff; prepares incident reports; performs housekeeping duties, provides a teamwork “safety watch”.
• The stationary engine mechanic has custody of and is responsible for a range of heating plant equipment and systems as described in the attached dimension sheet. These include: a diesel electric generator, computer systems that control the plant or facility, instruments and gauges, controls to regulate plant output, the plant distribution system, oil and gas fired high pressure boilers, combustion chambers, firing equipment, water pumps, valves, expansion joints, fans, hand and power tools and water samples.
• The work includes responsibility for a shift log that details plant operating conditions and matters that may affect plant safety and security.
• The stationary engine mechanic is required make tours of inspection, record observations and to ensure that readings on instruments and gauges comply with regulations, operating procedures and occupational health and safety standards.
• The stationary engine mechanic interprets information for colleagues, clients and supervisors on operational issues, deficiencies or changes in normal operations and new equipment; relays verbal instruction, as received from supervisors or colleagues regarding inspection and repair.
• The stationary engine mechanic troubleshoots to identify mechanical equipment problems. Creativity is required to implement solutions to mechanical breakdowns. The actions performed prevent damage to the plant and equipment, increased operating costs and the interruption of service to clients.
• The incumbent makes recommendations on purchasing parts and supplies.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• The work requires general knowledge of federal and provincial regulations related to environmental standards and occupational health and safety in plant operations.
• 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 stationary engine mechanic must work with a variety of computer software programs.
• The work requires skill in conducting standardized tests to determine chemical concentrations in water.
• 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.
• The incumbent uses a variety of hand and power tools in the work.
• 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

• Stationary Engineer certification (MMF class 4)

At BGIS we believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver, such that we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric of our organization. We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organizational success!

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