stationary engineer, third class

Government of Canada; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Canada is seeking a qualified individual for a position requiring mechanical and operational skills in hydro, thermal, and nuclear power plants. Responsibilities include coordinating maintenance activities, training apprentices, and maintaining detailed records. Candidates must hold a Stationary Engineer 3rd Class certification, with the ability to operate complex machinery and work in physically demanding environments. Benefits include health and disability coverage, group insurance, and a pension plan.

Benefits

Health care plan

Pension plan

Disability benefits

Travel insurance

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Experience in hydro, thermal, and nuclear power plants.
• Capable of operating automated or computerized control systems.
• Physically capable of demanding work in various conditions.

Responsibilities

• Complete and maintain station records, logs, and reports.
• Instruct apprentices and co-ordinate maintenance activities.
• Monitor and inspect plant equipment for normal operations.

Skills

Analyse and record instrument readings

Read electrical schematics

Instruct apprentices

Co-ordinate maintenance activities

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Stationary Engineer 3rd Class

Tools

Programmable logic controller (PLC)

Computerized switchboards

Valves

Electric generators

Cooling tower

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

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

• Rural area
• Willing to relocate
• Food processing industry
• Thermal plant
• Manufacturing and industrial plant

Responsibilities Tasks

• Co-ordinate maintenance activities of trade contractors
• Complete and maintain station records, logs and reports
• Instruct apprentices
• 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
• Issue work and test permits to electrical and mechanical maintenance personnel
• Maintain daily log of operation, maintenance and safety activitiesMonitor and inspect plant equipment and systems to detect equipment malfunctioning and to ensure plant systems are operating normally
• Operate automated or computerized control systems
• Operate equipment in hydro, thermal and nuclear power plants
• Perform routine equipment maintenance
• Regulate water levels
• Start up and shut down power plant equipment
• Write plant or building operation reports

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Stationary Engineer 3rd Class

Experience and specialization Equipment and machinery experience

• Alarms
• Ammonia refrigeration
• Central monitoring system
• Compressors
• Computerized switchboards
• Condensers
• Cooling tower
• Distributed control system (DCS)
• Electric generators
• Generators
• Heat exchangers
• High pressure boilers
• Pollution control
• Programmable logic controller (PLC)
• Pumps
• Switches
• Valves
• Water and waste treatment utilities

Additional information Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Sitting
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Team player

Benefits Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program