stationary engineer "B" and refrigeration plant operator

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Kentville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental body in Canada is seeking a Maintenance Engineer responsible for coordinating maintenance activities, monitoring equipment, and performing routine maintenance tasks. Candidates must have relevant trade certifications, significant experience, and ability to work physically demanding conditions. This is an on-site role in Kentville, Nova Scotia, with various benefits including health plans and pension.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Pension plan

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience required.
• Stationary Engineer 'B' and 3rd Class certificates are necessary.
• Must be bondable and pass a criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate maintenance activities of trade contractors.
• Read electrical schematics and technical diagrams.
• Monitor and inspect plant equipment for malfunctions.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

Ammonia refrigeration

HVAC

Low pressure boilers

Water and waste treatment utilities

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Noisy
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Food processing industry

Responsibilities Tasks

• Co-ordinate maintenance activities of trade contractors
• Complete and maintain station records, logs and reports
• Read electrical schematics, blueprints and other technical diagrams
• Analyze and record instrument readings and equipment malfunction
• Assist during routine systems testing
• Assist in locating and isolating system problems
• Assist in the development of operation, maintenance and safety procedures
• Clean and lubricate machinery and equipment
• Investigate problems to fix or make minor repair
• Maintain daily log of operation, maintenance and safety activities
• Monitor and inspect plant equipment and systems to detect equipment malfunctioning and to ensure plant systems are operating normally
• Operate automated or computerized control systems
• Perform routine equipment maintenance
• Start up and shut down power plant equipment
• Write plant or building operation reports

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Stationary Engineer 'B' - Refrigeration Plant Operator
• Stationary Engineer 3rd Class

Experience and specialization Equipment and machinery experience

• Alarms
• Ammonia refrigeration
• Central monitoring system
• Compressors
• Condensers
• Electronic controls
• HVAC
• Heat exchangers
• Indicators
• Low pressure boilers
• Meters
• Pumps
• Switches
• Valves
• Water and waste treatment utilities
• Hand tools

Area of specialization

• Maintenance
• Refrigeration
• Ventilation

Additional information Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Team player

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Pension plan