Stationary Engineer - Class 4B

Zohorecruit; Matane; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Daytime hours

On-site work environment

3 weeks vacation + 2 floater days + 2?

6 sick days

Health, dental, vision benefits

Employer-matched RRSP

Job summary

Zohorecruit is seeking a skilled Stationary Engineer to operate and maintain our plant in Canada. The role offers a permanent, on-site position with daytime hours and competitive hourly wages between $35 and $39, depending on experience.

You will monitor equipment, respond to alarms, perform preventive maintenance, manage test results, and ensure health and safety standards, with a federal security clearance preferred and at least 3 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Class 4B Stationary Engineer Certificate.
• Must hold a valid federal Government of Canada security clearance.
• +3 years of experience operating Class 4B heating and cooling plants.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant equipment and systems during scheduled work shifts.
• Monitor instrumentation, gauges, and computerized operating data.
• Start, stop, and adjust equipment manually or through computerized controls.
• Respond to alarms, inspect operating conditions, and report equipment failures.
• Conduct inspection rounds and verify operating equipment.
• Ensure compliance with operating procedures and health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and equipment overhauls.
• Use hand and power tools to complete maintenance activities.
• Identify, diagnose, and repair issues affecting the plant and distribution systems.
• Determine required replacement parts and provide recommendations regarding procurement.
• Provide technical guidance to trades personnel in resolving equipment issues.
• Accompany contractors and other personnel performing work within the facilities.
• Perform operational testing of diesel-powered generators.
• Record test results and equipment status.
• Conduct standardized water sample testing.
• Adjust chemical feed rates based on test results.
• Maintain shift logbooks and operational records.
• Record meter, gauge, and instrument readings.
• Perform calculations related to water, gas, and electricity consumption.
• Prepare reports concerning operational issues, deficiencies, and incidents.
• Communicate information related to operations, operational changes, and new equipment.

Skills

Plant equipment operation

Instrumentation monitoring

Alarms response

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Documentation & reporting

Team collaboration

Education

Class 4B Stationary Engineer Certificate

Security clearance (Federal Government of Canada)

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

SCADA/controls

Instrumentation panels

Job description

What is in it for you:

• Hourly salary of $35-39, depending on experience
• Permanent position within a dynamic team.
• Regular daytime hours in an on-site work environment.
• Enjoy 3 weeks of vacation, 2 floater days, 2 flexible personal days, and 6 sick days.
• Benefit from a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as an employer-matched RRSP program.

Responsibilities:

Facility operations

• Operate plant equipment and systems during scheduled work shifts.
• Monitor instrumentation, gauges, and computerized operating data.
• Start, stop, and adjust equipment manually or through computerized controls.
• Respond to alarms, inspect operating conditions, and report equipment failures.
• Conduct inspection rounds and verify operating equipment.
• Ensure compliance with operating procedures and health, safety, and environmental standards.

Maintenance and troubleshooting

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and equipment overhauls.
• Use hand and power tools to complete maintenance activities.
• Identify, diagnose, and repair issues affecting the plant and distribution systems.
• Determine required replacement parts and provide recommendations regarding procurement.
• Provide technical guidance to trades personnel in resolving equipment issues.
• Accompany contractors and other personnel performing work within the facilities.

Technical testing and monitoring

• Perform operational testing of diesel-powered generators.
• Record test results and equipment status.
• Conduct standardized water sample testing.
• Adjust chemical feed rates based on test results.

Documentation and reporting

• Maintain shift logbooks and operational records.
• Record meter, gauge, and instrument readings.
• Perform calculations related to water, gas, and electricity consumption.
• Prepare reports concerning operational issues, deficiencies, and incidents.
• Communicate information related to operations, operational changes, and new equipment.

Health and safety

• Investigate situations that may affect the safety and security of facilities and personnel.
• Implement appropriate corrective measures when required.
• Participate in team-based safety watch activities.
• Perform housekeeping duties within the facilities.

What you will need to succeed:

Education and certifications

• Valid Class 4B Stationary Engineer Certificate.
• Hold a valid federal Government of Canada security clearance.

Experience

• +3 years of experience operating Class 4B heating and cooling plants.

Technical and professional skills

• Thorough knowledge of the operation of heating and cooling plant equipment and systems.
• Knowledge of boilers, chillers, generators, combustion chambers, heating equipment, water pumps, valves, expansion joints, fans, distribution systems, auxiliary equipment, and related computerized systems.
• Knowledge of testing methods applicable to mechanical equipment and water samples.
• Knowledge of administrative practices related to work orders, operational data compilation, and report preparation.
• General knowledge of federal and provincial environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Ability to start and shut down large oil- and gas-fired boilers and generators.
• Ability to adjust flow control systems, perform preventive maintenance, and replace components when required.
• Proficiency in the use of various operational software applications.
• Ability to perform standardized tests to determine chemical concentrations in water.
• Manual dexterity required to repair and overhaul mechanical equipment and components.
• Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to support stakeholder interactions and the preparation of shift logs, reports, and operational documentation.

Core competencies

• Analytical skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Creativity in identifying and implementing solutions to mechanical equipment failures.